Christmas 2018: What's Open, Closed In Arlington Heights

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — The home stretch of the holiday season has arrived. Most official organizations are closed for the holiday, but certain businesses will stay open.

Last-minute shoppers will be out picking up presents and ingredients for holiday meals, travelers will be on the roads and in the air to meet family and friends for the festive period and most students will be enjoying their winter break through the start of 2019.

First responders and employees at some businesses will be working on Christmas and New Year's Day, but many area employers will be closed to give workers a chance to gather to share the holiday with loved ones.

Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Arlington Heights for Christmas and New Year's 2018.

Post office: Closed

Federal offices: Closed

Banks: Closed

Gas stations: Open

Refuse Collection: Collection days will be Monday in Quadrant #1, Tuesday in Quadrant #2, Friday in Quadrant #3 and Saturday in Quadrant #4 (click link for quadrant map)

Arlington Heights Animal Hospital: Open 8 a.m. to noon on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, closed Christmas and New Year's Day

Grocery stores: Most will be closed Christmas Day, some will be open and many will have adjusted hours. More info...

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