A selection of what businesses and services will be open or closed over the Christmas holiday:

• Post offices will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1 and mail will not be collected or delivered. Privately operated postal outlets might have different hours; check directly with the outlet.

• Banks will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26.

• Most city offices will be closed from Dec. 24 until Jan. 4, inclusive. This includes all borough and Accès Montréal offices. Laval and Longueuil will have the same schedule. Those seeking information are encouraged to consult the respective websites or dial 311.

• Most shopping malls will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24, and reopen at 1 p.m. on Dec. 26. Malls will be closed on Christmas Day.

• Most supermarkets will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24 and reopen at 1 p.m. on Dec. 26. They will be closed on Christmas Day.

• Société des alcools du Québec outlets will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24 (SAQ Express stores are open until 7 p.m.) and reopen at 1 p.m. on Dec. 26.

• Federal government offices in Quebec will be closed Dec. 25 and 26.

• Quebec government offices will be closed Dec 25 and 26.

• Garbage, recycling and large item pickups vary according to borough schedules. Click here, or check with your borough, because many pickups are cancelled or delayed to another date.

• For dates of Christmas tree pickups, check with your borough.

• Ecocentres are closed from Dec. 24 until Jan 2, inclusive.

• Montreal Municipal Court (775 Gosford St.) is closed from Dec. 24 until Jan. 2, inclusive. The service counter at 303 Notre-Dame St. E., as well as municipal court points of service, will be closed Dec. 24-26.

• Montreal arenas, swimming pools, sports centres, libraries and cultural venues will operate according to holiday schedules set by the boroughs. For information, visit ville.montreal.qc.ca or call 311 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Société de transport de Montréal: Bus lines will operate on a modified holiday schedule. Consult schedules at stm.info or call 514-288-6287.

• Société de transport de Laval: Commuters ride for free on Dec. 24 and 31. Buses will run on a modified Sunday schedule on Dec. 25, and a Saturday schedule on Dec 26. More info on the STL’s website, stl.laval.qc.ca

• Agence métropolitaine de Transport: Rides are free on Dec. 25, but commuter train lines will operate on a reduced schedule over the holidays. Check the AMT’s website for more information or call 1 888-702-8726.

• Parking meters remain in operation. All restrictions must be obeyed.

• The Pointe-à-Callière Montréal Museum of Archeology and History will be closed on Dec. 25. It will reopen on Dec. 26 at 1 p.m.

• Swimming pools, arenas and cultural centres will follow a variety of schedules, consult local boroughs or check for schedules on the internet.