Bank of America shutting all branches for 24 hours - here’s why your payments might lag

Bank of America branches will be closed for 24 hours on Christmas Day, December 25. This shutdown will affect more than 3,700 Bank of America locations across the country. The bank said this is a temporary holiday closure, not a permanent shutdown.

This will be Bank of America’s final seasonal closure of the year, as reported by The Sun. Earlier, Bank of America branches were also closed on Thanksgiving, November 27. Customers are being warned that holiday closures might delay transactions.

Holiday banking delays

People may also see late transaction updates on their bank statements because of the holiday. Bank of America branches will be open normally on Christmas Eve and December 26. Even though physical branches will be closed on Christmas, ATMs will still work for customers.


Bank of America is not the only bank closing for Christmas — Chase branches will also be closed on December 25. Capital One branches will also shut, letting workers spend the holiday with family, as per the report by The Sun. It’s not just banks — thousands of Walmart stores will also close for 24 hours on Christmas Day.

Shoppers are being warned that some Walmart locations may have special Christmas Eve hours. Sam’s Club and Costco warehouses will also stay closed on Christmas Day. Retailers like Macy’s, Lowe’s and Home Depot will also close their doors for the holiday.

Stores closed on Christmas day

• Walmart
• Target
• Costco
• Sam’s Club
• Aldi
• Ikea
• Home Depot
• Lowe’s
• Macy’s
• Publix
• Meijer
• Trader Joe’s
• Whole Foods

FAQs

Q1. Why are Bank of America branches closed on December 25?

They are closed because Christmas Day is a national holiday, and all Bank of America branches shut for 24 hours.

Q2. Will my Bank of America payments be delayed during the holiday?

Yes, some transactions may process slowly or appear late on statements because banks are closed for Christmas.