In observance of Christmas Day, Monday Dec. 25, please note the following:

Public schools

Closed Monday, Dec. 18, through Monday, Jan. 1. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2, for most schools.

Government

Federal offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Dec. 26.

State offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Dec. 26.

City and county offices and courts will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Dec. 26.

Libraries

Richmond Public Library branches will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 23, and reopen on Wednesday, Dec. 27.

Henrico and Chesterfield public libraries will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Dec. 26.

Garbage and recycling collection No trash or recycling collection on Monday, Dec. 25; collection schedule delayed by one day the remainder of the week.

U.S. Postal Service

No regular mail delivery on Monday, Dec. 25.

Department of Motor Vehicles customer service centers DMV offices will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 23, and reopen on Wednesday, Dec. 27.

Banks and financial institutions Closed Monday, Dec. 25.

GRTC Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, Dec 25.

ABC stores

Closing at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, and closed on Monday, Dec. 25.

Richmond Free Press offices Closed Monday, Dec. 25.

Malls, major retailers, movie theaters Varies. Inquire at specific locations.