MERRY CHRISTMAS, MINNESOTA! What's Open And What's Closed On Christmas Day 2023

Merry Christmas, Minnesota! Here's a look at what's open and closed in the state this December 25.

Grocery stores

Expect most grocery stores to be closed, including HyVee, Lunds and Byerlys, Cub Foods and Whole Foods. The same goes for Costco and Sam’s Club.

Retail stores

Target, Best Buy and many other retailers will be closed on Christmas Day. Walmart will also be closed, per ABC News.

Pharmacies

Walgreens will be open on Christmas Day, though many will close at 6 p.m. Some 24-hour locations will also remain open all day. Check your location here.

Many CVS locations will close both their stores and pharmacies on Christmas Day. Check your location here.

Liquor stores

Minnesota law requires liquor stores to close on Christmas Day.

Movie theaters

Most movie theaters will be open for regular showings. This includes large chains, like AMC, as well as local theaters like Riverview in Minneapolis and Highland 1&2 in St. Paul.

Restaurants

Most restaurants will be closed, but check with specific ones for their hours. Some will also be offering takeout and delivery options.

Banks

Banks are closed on Christmas Day. That includes U.S. Bank, Huntington Bank, Wells Fargo and others. Most ATMs remain open, however.

Post office locations will be closed, and no regular mail will be delivered or picked up. USPS only will deliver priority mail express.

Both FedEx and UPS will only offer “critical” shipping services on Christmas Day.

Transit

Metro Transit will operate its holiday service on Christmas Day, which means reduced rides and non-rush hour fares. Northstar trains will not run.

Southwest Transit will not operate, while Duluth Transit will run on a limited schedule.

Public buildings and schools

State, local and federal offices are closed on Christmas Day, as are school buildings.

Police and emergency services

These are unaffected by the holiday.

Garbage and recycling collection

In most cities, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, garbage collection will be pushed back a day for residents the week after Christmas.

Parking meters

Parking meters won't be enforced Christmas Day in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Parking will also be free on the University of Minnesota campus.

SOURCE: Bring Me The News