Here is a list of local and regional service closures and changes for Christmas Day. Some will have special hours and be closed during the holiday period.
City services
• City of Palo Alto offices — closed
• Development Services Center — closed
• Garbage pickup — All collection services will move to the following day, Saturday, Dec. 26. The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 26.
• Library — All branches will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24. However, all branches will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25.
• Police, fire — Active patrols and response teams are operational; records and administrative services are closed.
• Utilities — Office is closed; call for emergency services.
Transportation
• Caltrain — Service will operate on the Sunday schedule. The schedule will include Weekend Baby Bullet trains in the morning and early evening. Go to caltrain.com for more information.
• SamTrans — Service will operate on the Sunday schedule. Go to samtrans.com for more information.
• VTA — Buses operate on the Sunday schedule. Go to vta.org for more information.
Federal, state offices
• All offices are closed
• U.S. Postal Service — Retail service at post offices will be open for business Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24; however, many will shorten their hours and close at noon. All Palo Alto offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25. Visit usps.com for more information.