What's Open, Closed For Christmas 2018 In University Place

UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA - Most stores across the Puget Sound will be closed Christmas Day, and many will close early on Christmas Eve. It's best to plan on getting all you need before Dec. 25.

Here's a look at what's open and what's closed on Christmas Day in local cities.

Government

All state, local, and federal offices are closed, including the U.S. Postal Service. Local libraries are also closed. Police and fire services will operate 24/7 as usual.

Banks

All local bank branches — BECU, U.S. Bank, Chase, etc. — will be closed on Christmas Day. ATMs, of course, will remain available. Some bank branches will stay open on Christmas Eve, including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Chase.

Shopping

Most grocery stores and pretty much all retail stores will be closed Christmas Day. Stores like Fred Meyer, Target, and Walmart are closed. Local Safeway and QFC stores are closed Christmas Day, and will close early on Christmas Eve.

Some stores that are typically open on Christmas include Albertson's, 7-Eleven, Family Dollar, CVS, Starbucks, and a few BevMo locations, but it's best to check before you go.

The South Hill Mall in Puyallup will stay open until 11 p.m. Dec. 23, close early at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve, and remain closed Christmas Day. The Lakewood Towne Center will remain open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both Dec. 24 and 25, while the Tacoma Mall will only open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and close for Christmas Day.

Other local stores that are closed on Christmas Day:

• Trader Joe's (closes at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve)
• Central Market (Ballard, Shoreline, Mill Creek close early Christmas Eve)
• Costco
• Whole Foods (most Puget Sound stores, including the one in University Place, close early Christmas Eve)
• Total Wine (closes at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve)
• WinCo (closes at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve)

Movie Theaters

Many local movie theaters are open. Those include: Cinemark Century Point Ruston and XD (Tacoma), AMC Lakewood Mall 12 (Lakewood), Regal Longston Place (Puyallup), Regal Lakewood and RPX (Lakewood), Regal Tall Firs (Bonney Lake), Regal South Hill Cinema (Puyallup), The Grand Cinema (Tacoma), Galaxy Uptown Luxury IMAX (Gig Harbor), and more. Check Fandango for specific theaters and showtimes.

Transit

• Pierce Transit: Weekday schedule on Christmas Eve; Sunday schedule Christmas Day.
• Sound Transit: Sunday schedule on Christmas and no Sounder trains; weekday service on Christmas Eve, reduced Sounder train service.
• WSDOT Tolls: Most tolling, including the SR 520 bridge, are assessed at the weekend rate.

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