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Winter 2023-2024 Holiday Hours

By USAG Benelux Public AffairsDecember 14, 2023

Holiday Hours
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CHIEVRES, Belgium – Multiple public holidays fall during the last two weeks of December in the Benelux region.

The Christmas religious holiday (Dec. 25) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) are observed as public holidays in the U.S., Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. The Second Day of Christmas (Dec. 26) is a public holiday in the Netherlands and Germany.

Many garrison services are scheduled to alter their hours during this period.

Below is a list, organized according to location, of how the holidays are going to affect offices, services, and facilities. If not specifically stated, normal hours apply.

This is not a comprehensive list, and any community members who plan to visit a service or location are encouraged to call ahead (view our phonebook) to ensure it is open.

These lists will be modified if new information becomes available, with any updates clearly marked.

Chièvres Air Base/SHAPE

AAFES Exchange & Concessions

  • Dec. 24 – Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 31 – Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Andrews Federal Credit Union

  • Dec. 24 to 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 – Closed
  • an. 15 – Closed

Army Community Services

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Army Continuing Education Office

  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Closed

Auto Skills and Equipment Rental

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Bene Brew

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Central Processing Facility

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Child and Youth Services

Child Development Center

  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 2 to 5 – Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 8 – Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Middle School & Teen

  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 3:30 to 6 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Open 1 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 2 to 5 – Open 1 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 8 – Open 1 to 6 p.m.

Parent Central Services

  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Open 9 a.m. to noon
  • Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 2 to 5 – Open 9 a.m. to noon
  • Jan. 8 – Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

School Age Care

  • Dec. 19 to 21 – Open 7 to 8:30 a.m. & 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Dec. 22 – Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 2 to 5 – Open 7:30 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 8 – Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Commissary

  • Dec. 24 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 30 – Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Dec. 31 – Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Customs Office

  • Dec. 25 to 29 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 2 – Open in the morning only

Equal Employment Opportunity Office

Military Support

  • Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Belgian Civilian Support

  • Dec. 7 to Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Equal Employment Opportunity support available via phone at DSN: 597-4079. Employees can also contact CESI at 0032-27-61-1774 in case of emergency.

Fitness Center (Chièvres Air Base)

  • Dec. 18 to 31 – Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Fitness Center (SHAPE)

  • Dec. 22 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Healthcare Facility - U.S. Clinic (SHAPE)

  • Dec. 15 – Closed 11:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.
  • Dec. 18 to 22 – Open 8 a.m. to noon
  • Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
  • Dec. 27 to 28 – Open 8 a.m. to noon
  • Dec. 29 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Installation Access Control System

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Kennel

  • Dec. 25 – Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Library (Chièvres Air Base)

  • Dec. 19 to 21 – Open noon to 5 p.m.
  • Dec. 22 to 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 28 – Open noon to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 29 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Library (SHAPE)

  • Dec. 22 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Logistics Readiness Center Facilities (Central Issue Facility, Supply Support Activity, Property Book Office, Transportation Office, and Maintenance Office)

  • Dec. 22 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Northern Law Center

  • Dec. 22 – Closed
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 29 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Post Office (SHAPE/Chièvres)

  • Dec. 23 – Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for last-minute package pickup on Saturday
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 - Closed

Rationed Items Store (SHAPE)

  • Dec. 22 – Open 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Dec. 23 – Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 24 to 28 – Closed
  • Dec. 29 to 30 – Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Religious Services: SHAPE International Chapel

  • Dec. 24 at 9 a.m. – Catholic Mass
  • Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. – Protestant Candlelight Service
  • Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. – Catholic Christmas Eve Mass
  • Dec. 31 at 9 a.m. – Catholic Mass
  • Dec. 31 at 10:45 a.m. – Protestant Service

Shuttle Bus

  • Dec. 22 to Jan. 1 – Not in service

Veterinary Clinic

  • Dec. 18 – Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed noon to 1 p.m.)
  • Dec. 19 – Open 9 a.m. to noon
  • Dec. 20 to 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 – Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed noon to 1 p.m.)
  • Dec. 27 to Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 4 – Closed
USAG Benelux-Brussels/Sterrebeek Annex

3-Star Recreation Center

  • Dec. 18 to Jan. 1 – Closed

AAFES

Retail Store

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Family Haircare/Concessions

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Andrews Federal Credit Union

  • Dec. 24 to 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 15 – Closed

Army Community Services

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Brussels Army Health Clinic

  • Dec. 15 – Open 8 a.m. to noon, pharmacy closed
  • Dec. 18 to 22 – Open 8 a.m. to Noon
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Limited capabilities in the afternoon
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Child and Youth Services

Child Development Center

  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Middle School & Teen

  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 1 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Open 1 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Parent Central Services

  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

School Age Care

  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Consignment Shop

  • Dec. 7 to Jan. 9 – Closed

Fitness Center and Equipment Rental

  • Dec. 18 to 21 - Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (24/7 available)
  • Dec. 22 to 25 - Closed (24/7 available)
  • Dec. 26 to 28 - Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (24/7 available)
  • Dec. 29 to Jan. 1 - Closed (24/7 available)

ID Card/Passport/Installation Access Control System

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Library

  • Dec. 17 to Dec. 21 – Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 22 to Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to Dec. 28 – Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 29 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Logistics Readiness Center Facilities (Central Issue Facility, Supply Support Activity, Property Book Office, Transportation Office, and Maintenance Office)

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Post Office

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed
USAG Benelux-Brunssum/JFC Brunssum

AAFES Exchange & Concessions

  • Dec. 24 to 26 – Closed
  • Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Andrews Federal Credit Union

  • Dec. 24 to 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 15 – Closed

Army Community Services

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Army Continuing Education Office

  • Dec. 25 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Central Processing Facility

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Child and Youth Services (JFC)

Child Development Center

  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
  • Dec. 27 to 29 – Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 2 to 5 – Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Middle School & Teen

  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 3:30 to 7 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
  • Dec. 27 to 29 – Open 1 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 2 to 5 – Open 1 to 5:30 p.m.

Parent Central

  • Dec. 19 – Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Dec. 20 – Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Dec. 21 – Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
  • Dec. 27 to 29 – Open 9 a.m. to noon
  • Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 2 to 5 – Open 9 a.m. to noon

School Age Care

  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 7 to 8:30 a.m. & 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
  • Dec. 27 to 29 – Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 2 to 5 – Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Commissary

  • Dec. 24 – Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 – Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Healthcare Facility - U.S. Clinic (NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen)

  • Dec. 22 – Open 8 a.m. to noon
  • Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
  • Dec. 27 to 28 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 29 – Open 8 a.m. to noon
  • Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 2 to 4 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Jan. 5 – Open 8 a.m. to noon

Housing Office

  • Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

The HUB

The Bistro

  • Dec. 18 – Closed
  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 11 a.m. 2 p.m.
  • Dec. 23 to 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Dec. 30 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Fitness Center

  • Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week

The Hub/Outdoor Recreation/Trips & Tours

  • Dec. 18 – Closed
  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Dec. 23 to 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Dec. 30 to Jan. 1 – Closed

The Mine Bar

  • Dec. 18 – Closed
  • Dec. 19 to 22 – Open 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Dec. 23 to 25 – Closed
  • Dec. 26 to 29 – Open 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Dec. 30 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Library (JFC)

  • Dec. 18 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Logistic Readiness Center

Drivers Testing Station

  • Dec. 21 to 22 – Open 8 a.m. to noon
  • Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
  • Dec. 27 to 29 – Open 8 a.m. to noon
  • Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 2 – Open 8 a.m. to noon

Hazardous Materials Office

  • Dec. 21 to Jan. 3 – Closed

Transportation Motor Pool

  • Dec. 25 to Jan. 1 – Closed

SATO Travel Office

  • Dec. 15 – Closed after 11:30 a.m.
  • Telephone will be manned by one of the other travel offices in either Germany or Belgium for customer calls/ticketing
  • Dec. 27 to 29 – Open for business as usual
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Supply Office

  • Dec. 25 to Jan. 2 – Closed

Household Goods Office

  • Dec. 21 to 22 – Open 8 a.m. to noon
  • Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
  • Dec. 27 to 29 – Open 8 a.m. to noon
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Netherlands Law Center

  • Dec. 18 – Closed
  • Dec. 19 to 21 – Open 9 a.m. to noon
  • Dec. 22 to 26 – Closed
  • Dec. 27 to 28 – Open 9 a.m. to noon
  • Dec. 29 to Jan. 1 – Closed
  • Jan. 2 to 4 – Open 9 a.m. to noon

Pass and Registration Office (JFC)

Post Office

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Religious Services: JFC Brunssum International Chapel

  • Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. – Catholic Mass
  • Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. – Protestant Candlelight Service
  • Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. – Catholic Christmas Mass
  • Dec. 31 at 9:30 a.m. – Protestant Service
  • Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. – Catholic Mass
  • Jan. 1 at 11 a.m. – Catholic Obligatory Mass

Religious Services: NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen Chapel

  • Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. – Christmas Kids’ Pageant (Ecumenical)
  • Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. -- Sunday Vigil Mass
  • Dec. 24 at 11:15 a.m. – Christmas Eve Service
  • Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass
  • Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. – Christmas Mass
  • Dec. 31 at 9:30 a.m. -- New Year’s Eve Mass
  • Jan. 1 at 11 a.m. – Online service via the chapel Facebook page
Dülmen Tower Barracks

Army Community Services

  • Dec. 13 to 14 – Closed (contact USAG Benelux-Brunssum ACS for services)
  • Dec. 20 to 22 – Closed (contact USAG Benelux-Brunssum ACS for services)
  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

Postal Services

  • Dec. 25 – Closed
  • Jan. 1 – Closed

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