Christmas 2018: What's Open, Closed In Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis city government offices, including Minneapolis 311, are closed Tuesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. City offices will resume regular business hours Wednesday, Dec. 26.

Garbage and recycling: There are no garbage or recycling pick-ups on Tuesday, Dec. 25 and the Transfer Station is closed. Pickups normally scheduled for Tuesday will be made Wednesday, Dec. 25, and pickups normally scheduled for Friday will be made a day later on Saturday, Dec. 29. The Solid Waste and Recycling Downtown Customer Service Office is closed Tuesday as well, according to a news release.

Metered parking: The city's metered parking spaces are not enforced Dec. 25, but all other parking restrictions in the city remain in effect and subject to enforcement, including Park Board meters along Minneapolis parkways, University of Minnesota parking meters and those of private organizations that operate their own meters. Always read the information posted on the meter to be certain.

311: Minneapolis 311 is closed Tuesday, Dec. 25.

911 and emergency services: The holiday does not affect Minneapolis police and fire emergency services.

• Post office: Closed
• Federal offices: Closed
• Hennepin County: Offices are closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• Banks: Closed
• Gas stations: Many will remain open
• Minneapolis schools: Winter break lasts from Dec. 25 to Jan. 5.
• Liquor stores: All Minnesota liquor stores are legally required to close on Christmas Day
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• Other retailers: Call ahead to confirm holiday hours

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