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2022 Easter hours at USAG Benelux

By USAG Benelux Public Affairs

CHIÈVRES, Belgium – The religious holiday Easter (Sunday April 17) and the days surrounding it are widely celebrated throughout Europe as public holidays, and as a result many operational hours across the garrison are likely to change.

The Netherlands and Germany observe Good Friday April 15 as a public holiday, and Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany observe Easter Monday April 18 as a public holiday.

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

This may not be 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 that service or location is open.

Any updates after the first release will be clearly marked.

USAG Benelux – Brunssum and JFC Brunssum:

  • AAFES: The Troop Store will maintain normal operational hours, but all concessionaires (Cleaners & Alterations, Mobile Center, so forth) will be closed April 18.
  • Child, Youth and School Services:
    • Closed April 15,
    • Closed April 18.
  • The Commissary: Will maintain normal operational hours. For those hours, visit their website.
  • UPDATED: DPW work reception: Closed April 18. Normal hours resume April 19.
  • UPDATED: Housing office: Closed April 18. Normal hours resume April 19.
  • UPDATED: The HUB, Outdoor Recreation/Trips and Tours, fitness center; normal operating hours.
  • IACS Office
    • Closed April 15
    • Closed April 18
  • Library at JFC Brunssum:
    • Closed April 15,
    • Closed April 18.

USAG Benelux – Brussels and Sterrebeek Annex:

  • UPDATE: 3 Star: Normal business hours
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • DPW work reception:
    • Closed April 15
    • Closed April 18
    • Normal business hours resume April 19.
  • UPDATE: Fitness center / equipment rental:
    • Open 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. April 15,
    • Closed with 24 hour access April 16,
    • Closed with 24 hour access April 17,
    • Closed with 24 hour access April 18.
  • Housing office: Closed April 15 and 18. Normal hours resume April 19.
  • The Library:
    • Closed April 15
    • Closed April 16
    • 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on April 17
    • 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 18
  • Logistics Readiness Center – Normal business hours from 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

Chièvres Air Base and SHAPE:

  • Auto Skills Center / Equipment Rental:
    • Open from noon to 6:00 p.m. on April 15,
    • open from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 16,
    • closed April 17 and 18.
  • Bene Brew:
    • Open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on April 15,
    • Closed April 16 and 17,
    • Open from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on April 18.
  • SHAPE Child, Youth and School Services: Closed April 15 to 18. Normal services will resume April 19.
  • DPW work reception:
    • Closed April 15,
    • Closed April 18
    • Normal business hours resume April 19.
  • Fitness center:
    • Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 15
    • Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 16
    • Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 17
    • Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 18
  • Housing office: Closed April 15 and 18. Normal hours resume April 19.
  • Kennel:
    • Open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 15,
    • Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16 and 17,
    • Open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 18.
  • Chièvres Library:
    • Open from noon to 6:00 p.m. on April 15,
    • Open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 16,
    • Closed April 17 and 18.
  • Logistics Readiness Center – Benelux: All baseline services closed April 15 and 18.