Services on post at Brunssum Site and JFC Brunssum in the Netherlands and at Brussels Site (pictured), Chievres Air Base, Sterrebeek Annex and SHAPE are scheduled to alter their hours due to the upcoming holidays. (U.S. Army photo by Bryan Gatchell, USAG Benelux Public Affairs)

Upcoming holidays to change service hours on post

CHIÈVRES, Belgium – Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are U.S. federal holidays; Christmas Day, the Second Day of Christmas and New Year’s Day are holidays in the Netherlands; Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are holidays in Belgium.

Many offices, facilities and on-post services are scheduled to alter their hours during the upcoming two weeks.

Below is a list of how the holidays are going to affect offices, services and facilities, organized according to location.

If not specifically stated, normal hours apply.

This may not be a comprehensive list, and any community members who plan to visit a service or location are encouraged to call ahead to ensure that service or location is open.

Brunssum Site and JFC Brunssum:

  • AAFES Alterations/Dray Cleaners; Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Andrews Federal Credit Union: Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 23, closed Dec. 25; open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Army Community Services: Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • The Bistro: Closed Dec. 24 through 26 and Jan. 1.
  • Bun-D: Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 26 and Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Central Processing Facility (ID Card office): Available by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31; closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Child Development Center: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 28 and Jan. 1.
  • Cleaners: Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Commissary: Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Community Bank: Open from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25 and 26; open from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Equipment checkout: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1.
  • Family Hair Care: Closed.
  • Fitness Center: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1.
  • Geilenkirchen Child Development and School Age centers: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 28 and Jan. 1.
  • Geilenkirchen Staff Agencies: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.
  • Geilenkirchen Medical Clinic: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.
  • The Hub: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1.
  • Installation Access Control System: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.
  • Library: Closed Dec. 23 through 28; open from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 29; closed Dec. 30 through Jan. 3.
  • Logistics Readiness Center (LRC)'s Facilities including Central Issue Facility (CIF), Supply Support Activity (SSA), Property Book Office (PBO), Transportation Office, and Maintenance Office: closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 3.
  • Middle School and Teen: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 28 and Jan. 1.
  • Military Auto Sales: Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • The Mine Bar: Closed due to host nation COVID-19 prevention measures.
  • Mobile Center: Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 26 and Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Netherlands Law Center: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.
  • Parent Central: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 28 and Jan. 1.
  • Postal Service Center: Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for CMR/Parcel Pickup Service Dec. 24 (Retail Service is Closed); Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
  • School Age Center: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 28 and Jan. 1.
  • Trips and Tours: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1.
  • The Troop Store: Open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25 and Dec. 26; open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.

Brussels Site and Sterrebeek Annex:

  • 3-Star Recreation Center: Closed.
  • Andrews Federal Credit Union: Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Army and Air Force Exchange Services: Closed Dec. 24, 25 and 26; open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Army Community Services: Open by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 21 through 23 and 28 through 31; closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Barber Shop: Closed.
  • Brussels American School: Closed.
  • Brussels Army Health Clinic: Open from 8 a.m. and noon Dec. 21 through 23; closed Dec. 24 and 25; open from 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 28 to 31; and closed Jan. 1.
  • Central Processing Facility: closed from Dec. 28 to Dec. 11, 2021.
  • Child, Youth and School Services: Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Child Development Center: Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Directorate of Public Works / Housing Office: Closed Dec. 25, 28 and Jan. 1.
  • Education Center: Open by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 22 through 24; closed Dec. 25; open by appointment Dec. 28 through 30; closed Jan. 1.
  • Fitness Center: Open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 21 through 23 and 28 through 31; closed Dec. 24, 25, and Jan. 1.
  • ID Card / Passport / Installation Access Control System section: Appointment only from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 21 through 24 and 28 through 31; closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1
  • Library: Closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1.
  • Logistics Readiness Center (LRC)'s Facilities including Central Issue Facility (CIF), Supply Support Activity (SSA), Property Book Office (PBO), Transportation Office, and Maintenance Office: closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 3.
  • Middle School and Teen: Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Military Police Desk: Open 24/7.
  • Parent Central Services: Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Post services: Package pick-up window is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Religious Support Office: For full holiday services schedule.
  • School Age Center: Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.

Chièvres Air Base and SHAPE:

  • AAFES (Mains Store): Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 26; open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 31, closed Jan. 1.
  • AAFES Alterations/Dry Cleaners: Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 26; open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan.1.
  • Andrews Federal Credit Union: Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Army Community Services: By appointment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 21 to 23 and 28 to 30; closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Auto Skills and Equipment Rental: Closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1.
  • Bun-D: open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 26; open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Burger King: Open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 26; open from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31, closed Jan. 1.
  • Central Processing Facility: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Child Development Center: Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Commissary: Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Fitness Center: Closed Dec. 24, 25; open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Library: Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1; open from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 26 and 31.
  • Kennel: By appointment only Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Logistics Readiness Center (LRC)'s Facilities including Central Issue Facility (CIF), Supply Support Activity (SSA), Property Book Office (PBO), Transportation Office, and Maintenance Office: closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 3.
  • Middle School and Teen: Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Military Auto Source: Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 26; open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan.1.
  • Mobile Center: Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 26; open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan.1.
  • Military Police Desk: Open 24/7.
  • Northern Law Center: Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 21 to 24 and 28 to 31; closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Parent Central Services: Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Post Exchange: Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24; closed Dec. 25; open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1.
  • Postal services (Chièvres): Open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for parcelpickup; open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for parcel pickup. Dec. 24; parcel pickup closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1; mailing window closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.
  • Postal Services (SHAPE): Open Dec. 21, 22 and 23 from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for parcel pickup; open Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for parcel pickup. Starting Dec. 29, the mail window will change to 12 p.m. to5 p.m.
  • School Age Center: Closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.

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