These Bellingham services are closed this week on Trump’s new federal holidays
President Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 18 to make Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and the day after Christmas, Dec. 26, federal holidays. As federal offices will now be closed, some local stores, banks and other businesses will also be closed Dec. 24 and 26.
These Bellingham businesses, agencies and services will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 26:
- All branches of the Bellingham Public Library will be closed Dec. 24.
- The Bellingham Food Bank will be closed Dec. 24 and 26.
- Most Bellingham city services will not be available Dec. 24.
- Whatcom County District Court will be closed Dec. 24.
- FedEx services will have modified services on Dec. 24 and 26.
Most grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers will remain open, but may have shorter operating hours.
This story was originally published December 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM.
Alyse Smith
The Bellingham Herald