Christmas closures

Government offices — city, county, federal and state — and superior courts and libraries are normally closed for Christmas. Since Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, government offices and other services are closed Monday for the federally-observed holiday. Here's a sampling of government offices and other services that are closed or have altered schedules over Christmas weekend.

Banks: Banks are closed on Monday. Financial markets are closed Monday.

Courts: Closed on Monday.

Libraries: Los Angeles Public Library locations have limited hours Saturday. Libraries normally open on Sunday are closed. All libraries are closed Monday. Los Angeles County Library locations are closed Tuesday.

Mail: Regular mail will not be delivered Monday (“Priority Mail Express” will, however, be delivered on Sunday and Monday in limited areas).

Local post offices may have limited hours Saturday. Post offices are closed Sunday and Monday.

Transit: Buses and subway services in Los Angeles run on a Saturday/Sunday/Holiday schedule on Sunday and Monday.

Metrolink: Trains run on a Sunday schedule. Trains run on a Saturday schedule on Monday. Saturday schedule on Monday includes service on the Antelope Valley, San Bernardino, Orange County, 91/ Perris Valley, Ventura County and Inland Empire-Orange County lines (trains will not operate on the Riverside Line).

Trash: Pickup is delayed by one day on Monday (more information on Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment, 800-773-2489. Monday's trash is picked up on Tuesday; Tuesday's trash is picked up on Wednesday; and so on through the week. Trash pickup will be on a regular schedule in Burbank (818-238-3800) and Glendale (818-548-3916).