"It's normal-perhaps even biological-to slow down at the end of the year. Winter weather brings less sunlight, causing our bodies to produce more melatonin and less Vitamin D. Humans have to fight the urge to hibernate like bears because of the exhausting holiday season. If you find yourself behind and needing to cross off some last-minute items on your to-do list, here's a handy guide to your options on Christmas Day 2025."
"Are banks open on Christmas? No. Christmas is a federal holiday, so brick-and-mortar locations are closed. Online banking and outdoor ATMs are available. Is mail delivered on Christmas? The United States Postal Service will not deliver mail on Christmas, and post offices are closed. The only exception: Priority Mail Express is delivered on the holiday. Is the stock market open? No. Both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq exchange are closed for the holiday."
Reduced winter sunlight raises melatonin and lowers vitamin D, contributing to a biological tendency to slow down late in the year. Christmas Day 2025 brings widespread closures: banks and physical stock exchanges are closed, and most post offices do not deliver except for Priority Mail Express. Major grocery chains like Trader Joe's, Costco, and Aldi are closed, and many big-box retailers remain shuttered. Some pharmacies operate with reduced hours or 24/7 locations, and many franchised fast-food restaurants may stay open with varied hours; local checks are recommended for exact availability.
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