Christmas is nearly here, meaning Indiana’s public services will soon close. No mail will be delivered, trash pickup will be delayed and you won’t be able to visit the BMV. Most grocery stores and retail outlets will be closed or have modified hours for the holiday as well.
Hoosiers who need to run errands, ship packages or decide where to eat Dec. 25 should plan ahead. Here’s what to expect.
When is Christmas Day 2025?
Christmas Day is on Thursday, Dec. 25, this year.
Is Christmas a federal holiday?
Yes, Christmas is on a list of federal holidays in the United States. All federal offices, which include courtrooms and social security offices, will be closed.
Is Christmas a state holiday in Indiana?
Yes, Christmas also is on a list of state holidays in Indiana. State offices and courts will be closed and state employees will have Thursday off.
Are banks open on Christmas?
Most major banks on Christmas Eve will be open in Indiana. However, some may close early. Check your local branch for specific holiday hours.
On Christmas Day, branches of Bank of America, CitiBank, Truist, PNC and Capital One will be closed, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is the U.S. Post Office open on Christmas Day? Will mail be delivered?
No, all U.S. Post Offices will be closed on Christmas Day and mail will not be delivered, according to the holiday schedule listed on the postal service’s website.
Is FedEx open near me on Christmas?
On Christmas Eve, most FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available but FedEx Office locations will have modified hours. Hoosiers can check a list of FedEx locations in Indianapolis on the company’s website for specific hours of operation on Dec. 24.
On Christmas Day, FedEx pickup and delivery services will be unavailable and FedEx Office locations will be closed, according to the FedEx holiday operations schedule.
FedEx Custom Critical is available 365 days a year. For more information, call 1-800-762-3787.
Is UPS open on Christmas?
On Christmas Eve, UPS pickup for Air and International Air services will be available only if prearranged by Dec. 19, according to the company. There will be no UPS Ground service pickup that day. UPS delivery for all services will be available, however, and UPS Store locations will be open Dec. 24.
Hoosiers can check a list of UPS stores in Indianapolis on the company’s website for their specific hours of operation.
On Christmas Day, UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available, and UPS Store locations may be closed, according to the UPS holiday schedule. UPS Express Critical is available 365 days a year, according to the company. For more information, call 1-800-714-8779 or visit upsexpresscritical.com.
Is the BMV in Indiana open or closed on Christmas Day?
All branches of Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles are closed Thursday in observance of Christmas. You can see a full list of holidays the BMV is closed on its official website.
Will trash be picked up Christmas Day in Indianapolis, Indiana?
All trash and recycling will be delayed Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas for Marion County residents around the Indianapolis area. Those who normally have trash picked up Thursday will have it picked up Friday instead, according to Indy.gov.
Is the stock market open on Christmas Day?
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of the federal holiday, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
The markets will close early at 2 p.m. ET on Dec. 24.
Are grocery stores open near me on Christmas?
Is Aldi open on Christmas today near me?
Aldi grocery stores are closed Christmas Day and will operate with limited hours on Christmas Eve, according to the company. You can double-check your Indiana store’s specific holiday hours by using Aldi’s online store locator.
Will Kroger be open on Christmas today near me?
Most stores and fuel centers at Kroger will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday for Christmas Eve. Kroger pharmacies will close at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, according to the company’s holiday hours, and Kroger will remain closed on Christmas Day.
Will Meijer open on Christmas today near me?
Meijer will remain closed on Christmas Day. Most Meijer locations will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Double-check your store’s specific holiday hours by using Meijer’s online store locator.
Are retail stores near me open on Christmas?
Is Walmart open on Christmas in Indiana?
Walmart will be open for modified hours on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day. You can double-check your store’s specific holiday hours by using Walmart’s online store locator.
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Will Target be open on Christmas near me in Indiana?
All Target stores will be closed on Christmas Day, the company announced in a news release last month.
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Is Costco open near me on Christmas in Indiana?
No, Costco will be closed on Christmas Day. Costco will be open for modified hours on Christmas Eve.
John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Send him a news tip at JTufts@Gannett.com. Find him on BlueSky at JohnWritesStuff.
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