Boxing Day, as it is known in many parts of the world, happens every year on December 26. Although it is not a nationally recognized federal holiday in the U.S., President Trump signed an executive order closing executive departments and agencies on Friday, December 26, 2025, excusing some federal employees from work that day.

What does it mean for mail delivery, banks and stores? Here’s everything you need to know.

Is the post office open the day after Christmas?

The post office does not include December 26 on its list of holiday schedule changes. Though post offices are closed and mail delivery is paused on Christmas, December 25, all post office locations reopen and mail is delivered as scheduled on December 26.

Though post offices are generally open on December 26, some might change their hours. You can search for your specific location on the USPS website. FedEx and UPS are operating on their usual schedules.

Are banks open the day after Christmas?

The Federal Reserve’s official holiday schedule does not list December 26, 2025, as a bank holiday; only Christmas Day is an observed federal banking holiday. As a result, most major U.S. banks are open on December 26, operating largely on normal weekday hours, even though federal government offices are closed by executive order. Some smaller banks and credit unions might be closed; check with your local branch if you’re unsure.

U.S. stock exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, are also open for a full trading day on December 26, 2025.

Are grocery stores and other outlets open the day after Christmas?

December 26 is considered a major shopping day in the U.S.; many retailers run sales and promotions. Large retailers like Target and Walmart will be open for normal hours on December 26, 2025. Most major pharmacies and supermarkets are operating on a normal schedule as well.

Are federal agencies and DMVs open the day after Christmas?

Most federal agencies, like passport offices, are closed on December 26 due to President Trump’s executive order. Most Social Security Administration field offices are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. local time. Check if your office is closed on the SSA website.

DMVs are run by states, not the federal government, so their schedules vary, but many align with state-designated Christmas closures rather than treating December 26 as a normal workday. Check with your state if you’re unsure; otherwise, most DMV business can wait until Monday, December 29, 2025.