Need to run a last minute errand on Christmas Eve? Many stores and services will be open on the day before Christmas, but expect reduced hours.
Here’s what’s open and what’s not:
Banks
Many banks will be open, including Huntington Bank and Wells Fargo , though expect some locations to close early.
Post offices
Post offices should be open on Christmas Eve. Check a specific location here .
Mail at Blue Collection Boxes will also be picked up earlier than normal on Christmas Eve, so plan to drop mail off before noon.
Most FedEx and UPS services will also be operational.
Transit
Metro Transit will operate on reduced hours on Christmas Eve, while the Northstar will not run its afternoon service.
Grocery stores
Most grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve, but expect reduced hours at many locations. Most Hy-Vee locations will close at 5 p.m., while Cub Foods will close at 4 p.m.
Target stores will close at 8 p.m.; Walmarts will close at 6 p.m.; and Costco stores close at 5 p.m.