Shoppers looking to pick up last-minute gifts, groceries or alcohol should be aware businesses are getting ready for Christmas and Boxing Day.

The two statutory holidays mean there will be a number of closure and special business hours for stores and government offices. A number of stores are also closing on New Year's Day.

Christmas Eve

  • Banks, government offices and post offices will close early.
  • White Oaks Mall will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Masonville Place will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Other shopping centres and grocery stores will also close early.
  • LCBO and Beer Store locations will be open until 6 p.m.

Christmas Day

  • Most businesses, shops and restaurants are closed.
  • Banks, government offices and post offices will be closed.
  • Some 24-hour pharmacies remain open, check your location for details.

Boxing Day

  • White Oaks Mall will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Masonville Place will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Other shopping centers and grocery stores will open early.
  • LCBO and Beer Store locations will be closed.
  • Banks, government offices and post offices will be closed.

Transit

  • London Transit Commission is on a special schedule Dec. 25, 26 and 31.
  • Specific route details are available on the LTC website: http://www.ltconline.ca/

Other services

  • There will be no waste collection on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.
  • Canada Post will deliver on Christmas Eve, Dec. 29-31 and regular service resumes Jan. 4.
  • Many City of London administrative offices close at noon Dec. 24 and re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 4.