Christmas Eve 2022: What’s open, what’s closed on Saturday, Dec. 24? UPS, mail delivery, restaurants, stock markets, stores, malls, supermarkets

Does the mail run on Christmas Eve 2022? Are banks open? Is the MVC open? What is NJ Transit's schedule? The complete guide to Saturday, Dec. 24 on Christmas Eve 2022.

Christmas Eve 2022 is Saturday, Dec. 24.

It's a day of remembrance around the birth of Jesus with some people attending a midnight mass at church to observe the day.

Unofficial Christmas Eve traditions began during World War I fighting, coined as "the Christmas truce" in 1914 and 1915. German soldiers lit candles and sung Christmas carols, while British troops responded by singing English carols. Small gifts were also sometimes exchanged.

Here is everything you need to know about what's open and what's closed on Christmas Eve 2022.

Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday?

Although Christmas Eve is not a federal holiday this year, many businesses and federal offices will recognize it as a day off or let people out of work early because Christmas Day (Dec. 25) falls on a Saturday this year.

The federal government recognizes 11 holidays, including Christmas Day, but not Christmas Eve.

On federal holidays, nonessential government offices close and federal workers are entitled to paid time off for the day. When a federal holiday falls on a weekend, full-time employees are granted a different day off for the holiday to be observed.

Since Dec. 25, 2022 is a Sunday this year, the federal holiday for Christmas Day will be observed on the day after Christmas, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022.

Christmas Eve is still not considered one of the 12 observed state holidays in New Jersey, although many workers opt to take the day off and some services could be limited. Christmas Day is the final state holiday of the year.

Will there be mail delivery on Christmas Eve 2022? Will the mail run on Christmas Eve?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) says on its website that mail will be delivered on Christmas Eve. However, mail may be picked up from blue collection boxes a little bit earlier than usual, so the USPS advises that people drop off their mail before noon.

FedEx also will be making deliveries, but most services may have modified hours. The only three FedEx services that will be closed are FedEx Ground, FedEx Ground Economy and FedEx Freight. UPS will have normal delivery operations, although some UPS stores may have modified business hours.

Is the post office open on Christmas Eve 2022?

United States Postal Service offices will be open, and some locations may have extended hours due to the holiday. However, the USPS website says post offices may close early on Christmas Eve and recommends checking hours locally.

Are banks open on Christmas Eve 2022?

Most major bank branches should be open. The following banks are scheduled to be open for Christmas Eve:

Are the stock markets open on Christmas Eve 2022?

No. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq and bond markets will all be closed but not because of the Christmas holiday. They will be closed because Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday, when stock markets and bond markets are closed anyway.

Are grocery stores open on Christmas Eve 2022?

Many supermarkets will be open with reduced hours. Shoppers should ultimately check with their local supermarket for specific information.

The following grocery stores will be open with reduced hours:

What stores are open on Christmas Eve 2022?

Many stores will be open on Christmas Eve but with reduced hours.

Shoppers should ultimately check with their local store in the event hours vary by location, but below is a roundup of some of the big retailers’ hours.

Are there Christmas Eve 2022 deals?

We scoured the internet and found that the following retailers are offering deals on Christmas Eve:

Are restaurants open on Christmas Eve 2022?

Many local and chain restaurants should be open on Christmas Eve, if you want to grab some takeout for holiday dinner.

ThePioneerWoman.com has also compiled a list of 25 restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve with some varying by location.

Are malls open on Christmas Eve 2022?

All malls in New Jersey will be open along with most major shopping centers throughout the state, if you need to get in some last-minute holiday shopping.

Are New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) locations open on Christmas Eve 2022?

All MVC locations will be open but operating with reduced hours because Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday. Additionally, all New Jersey state offices and courts will also be open.

Does NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA operate on a normal schedule?

NJ Transit will run a normal schedule, as it will not be observing the Christmas Day holiday until Monday (Sunday holidays are observed on Mondays). PATH will operate on a normal schedule, while SEPTA will operate on a modified weekday schedule. For NJ Transit, riders should use NJ Transit's online trip planner to double-check arrival and departure times.

When is the next federal holiday?

The next federal holiday is Christmas Day on Sunday, Dec. 25.

For more information about the history of Christmas Eve, check out the video below:

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