Christmas Day Aftermath: What's Open and Closed on December 26, 2025

December 26, 2025, is a federal holiday, but not on the same level as Christmas Day. This is due to a temporary presidential order issued for this year, allowing federal employees to take the day off. However, this designation does not make December 26 a permanent fixture on the federal holiday calendar, requiring congressional approval and the president's signature for a recurring holiday. In contrast to some federal government offices, most banks, post offices, and private retailers will remain open on December 26, 2025. According to USA Today, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will operate as usual, with post offices open for retail services and regular mail delivery taking place. However, USPS locations will be closed on Christmas Day, and no mail delivery will occur. Banks will follow their standard holiday schedule, closing on Christmas Day and reopening on December 26, 2025. Major private retailers, including Target, Walmart, and Costco, will close only on Christmas Day, resuming normal operations the following day. Target stores will be open from 7 am to 8 pm on Christmas Eve, before closing and reopening on December 26. Walmart, Costco, and other retailers are expected to follow a similar schedule, with doors closed on Christmas Day and reopened on December 26, 2025.