Christmas Eve 2020 is Thursday, December 24th.
It is a day of remembrance around the birth of Jesus, with some people attending a midnight mass in the church to observe the day.
Unofficial Christmas Eve traditions began during the fighting in World War I, coined as “the Christmas truce” in 1914 and 1915. German soldiers lit candles and sang Christmas carols, while British troops responded by singing Christmas carols. English. Sometimes small gifts were also exchanged.
Here is everything you need to know about what is open and closed on Christmas Eve 2020.
Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday?
Yes, at least for this year. President Donald Trump issued an executive order that all executive departments and agencies of the federal government be closed on Christmas Eve, if they so desired.
Christmas Eve is still not considered one of the 12 state holidays observed in New Jersey, although many workers choose to take the day off and some services may be limited. Christmas Day is the last state holiday of the year.
Is mail delivered on Christmas Eve 2020? Will the courier run on Christmas Eve?
The USPS says on its website that the mail will still be delivered on Christmas Eve, despite the executive order. FedEx and UPS will also deliver.
Are post offices open on Christmas Eve 2020?
The United States Post Office will be open despite the executive order of the president, although the USPS website says that post offices may close earlier on Christmas Eve and recommends checking local time.
Are banks open on Christmas Eve 2020?
Most banks must be open, despite the executive order of the president. The following banks are scheduled to open on Christmas Eve:
Are stock markets open on Christmas Eve 2020?
Yes. The stock markets will open on Christmas Eve, but will close early at 1pm. Nasdaq trading will also close at 1 pm, while bond markets will close at 2 pm.
Which stores are open on Christmas Eve 2020?
Many stores will be open on Christmas Eve, but will have reduced hours.
Here are the stores with confirmed opening, along with opening hours, according to a report from Offers.com:
- Barnes and Noble (9am to 6pm)
- Bass Pro Shops (closes at 6 pm)
- Bed Bath & Beyond (closes at 5pm)
- Best Buy (11am – 7pm)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (9 am – 6 pm)
- Costco (9am – 5pm)
- Dick’s Sporting Goods (7am to 6pm)
- GameStop (8am – 8pm)
- Home Depot (6am – 5pm; varies by store)
- Ikea (10am – 5pm)
- JCPenney (10am to 6pm)
- Kohl’s (8am – 6pm)
- Lowe’s (closes at 6 pm; varies by store)
- Macy’s (closes at 10 pm; may vary from store to store)
- Michaels (7am – 6pm)
- Nordstrom (8am – 5pm)
- Sam’s Club (closes at 6 pm)
- Goal (7am – 8pm)
- Ulta (8am – 6pm)
- Walmart (7am – 6pm)
What are the best sales during Christmas Eve 2020?
There are many attractive sales being offered online during Christmas Eve 2020.
Here are just a few of the most popular ones out there:
Will supermarkets open on Christmas Eve 2020?
Many supermarkets will be open at reduced hours. Ultimately, buyers should consult the local supermarket for specific information.
The following supermarkets will be open at reduced hours:
- Acme (6am – 6pm)
- Aldi (9am – 4pm)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (9 am – 6 pm)
- Costco (9am – 5pm)
- Foodtown (varies by store)
- Lidl (closes at 8pm)
- Sam’s Club (closes at 6 pm)
- ShopRite (varies by store)
- Stop & Shop (closed at 18h)
- Goal (7am – 8pm)
- Trader Joe’s (8am to 6pm)
- Walmart (7am – 6pm)
- Wegmans (7am – 4pm)
- Whole Foods (7am – 7pm)
Are the restaurants open on Christmas Eve 2020? Is McDonald’s open?
Many local and chain restaurants should be open on Christmas Eve if you want to buy takeout for your holiday dinner.
Some McDonald’s stores will be open on Christmas Eve, according to a report by CountryLiving.com.
ThePioneerWoman.com has also compiled a list of 30 restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve, with some varying by location.
Are shopping malls open on Christmas Eve 2020?
All malls in New Jersey will be open, along with most major malls across the state, if you need to do last minute shopping.
The following malls and malls in New Jersey will open:
- American Dream (9am to 6pm)
- Bridgewater Commons (8am – 6pm)
- Cherry Hill Mall (10 am – 6 pm)
- Cumberland Mall (10am to 6pm)
- Deptford Mall (8 am to 6 pm)
- Freehold Raceway Mall (8am to 6pm)
- Gloucester Premium Outlets (10am to 6pm)
- Hamilton Mall (9 am to 5 pm)
- Hudson Mall (8am – 6pm)
- Jackson Premium Outlets (10 am to 5 pm)
- Premium Jersey Shore Outlets (10 am – 5 pm)
- Livingston Mall (10am to 6pm)
- MarketFair Mall (9am to 5pm)
- Menlo Park Mall (9am to 6pm)
- Monmouth Mall (9am to 6pm)
- Moorestown Mall (10am to 6pm)
- Newport Center (8 am – 6 pm)
- Newport Crossing (11am – 7pm)
- Newport Plaza (11am – 7pm)
- Ocean County Mall (10am to 6pm)
- Paramus Park Mall (9am to 6pm)
- Quaker Bridge Mall (9am to 6pm)
- Rockaway Townsquare (9am to 6pm)
- Short Hills Mall (8am to 6pm)
- The Mills in Jersey Gardens (9am to 6pm)
- The Shops at Riverside (9am to 6pm)
- Voorhees city center (9 am to 5 pm)
- Westfield Garden State Plaza (8 am – 6 pm)
- Willowbrook Mall (9am to 6pm)
- Woodbridge Center Mall (9am to 6pm)
Are the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on Christmas Eve 2020?
The offices of the Motor Vehicle Commission appear to be open on Christmas Eve, despite the executive order of the president, according to its website. However, be sure to check your local MVC, as a third of the state’s 39 MVC agencies are currently closed due to the coronavirus.
Online processing of some documents is available on the Motor Vehicle Commission website.
In addition, all New Jersey state offices and courts will be open.
NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA operate on a regular schedule?
NJ Transit and PATH will operate at normal times, while SEPTA will operate at modified times on weekdays. For NJ Transit, passengers must use NJ Transit’s online travel planner to check arrival and departure times.
When is the next federal holiday?
The next federal holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25th.
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