Holiday hours for the Benelux 2024-2025

Photo By Sandra Wilson | As the holiday season approaches, many garrison services are altering their hours to allow their team to spend more time with family and friends.  

BELGIUM

12.18.2024

Courtesy Story

U.S. Army Garrison Benelux

CHIEVRES, Belgium – As the holiday season approaches, many garrison services are altering their hours to allow their team to spend more time with family and friends.

The Christmas religious holiday (Dec. 25), and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) are observed as a public holiday 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.

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 (https://home.army.mil/benelux/contact/phonebook) to ensure it is open.

Chièvres Air Base / SHAPE

AAFES (Exchange & Concessions)
Dec. 24 – Open 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 31 – Open 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Andrews Federal Credit Union
Dec. 24 – Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 31 – Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jan. 1 - Closed

Army Community Services
Dec. 25 - Closed
Jan. 1 - Closed

Army Continuing Education Offices
Dec. 25 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Auto Skills and Equipment Rental
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed

Bene Brew
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed

Carrefour – SHAPE
Dec. 23 to 24 – 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 to 27 – 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dec. 28 – 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 29 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec. 30 – 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dec. 31 – 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Central Processing Facility
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 - Closed

Child Development Center
Dec. 23 to 24 / 26 to 27 - Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 - Closed
Dec. 30 to 31 / Jan 2 to Jan 3 - Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Security Office – Chièvres
Dec. 23 and 26 – No fingerprinting services available
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed

Security Office – SHAPE
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thurs – 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (no fingerprinting services available)

Commissary
Dec. 24 - Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 – Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 31 - Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Jan. 1 - Closed

Finance Operations
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 - Closed

Fitness Center

Chièvres Air Base
Dec. 21 to 23 - Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 24 to 25 - Closed
Dec. 26 to 30 - Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 – Closed
24/7 access still available

SHAPE
Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 – Closed
24/7 access still available with prior authorization

Installation Access Control System
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 - Closed

Kennel
Dec. 23 to 24 - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec. 26 to Dec. 27 - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dec 28 to Dec. 29 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dec. 30 to Dec. 31 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Jan. 1 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Library

Chièvres Air Base
Dec. 23 to Dec. 25 - Closed
Dec. 26 to Dec. 27 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 28 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 29 – Jan. 1 – Closed

SHAPE
Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Logistics Readiness Center Facilities (Central Issue Facility (CIF), Supply Support Activity (SSA), Property Book Office (PBO), Transportation Office and Maintenance Office)
Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 – Closed
Base Shuttle
Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 – Not in service

Middle School and Teen Program
Dec. 23 to 24 - 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 - Closed
Dec. 26 to 27 - 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 30 to Dec. 31 – 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 - Closed

Parent Central Services
Dec. 23 to 24 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 25 - Closed
Dec. 26 to 27 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 30 to Dec. 31 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Jan. 1 - Closed

Post Office
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed

Rationed Items Store (SHAPE)
Dec. 23 – Closed
Dec. 24 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 25 to Dec. 26 – Closed
Dec. 27 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 28 to Dec. 30 – Closed
Dec. 31 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Registration Office – SHAPE
Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Religious Services

SHAPE West Chapel
Dec. 24 – Christingle Service, an international service for all ages 4 p.m.
Dec. 24 – U.S. – led Roman Catholic Christmas Eve Mass 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 24 – Polish Roman Catholic Christmas Eve Mass 10 p.m.
Dec. 25 – British-led Holy Communion for Christmas 10 a.m.
Dec. 25 – Spanish Roman Catholic Christmas Day Mass 11:30 a.m.

SHAPE East Chapel
Dec. 24 – German Ecumenical Service 3:30 p.m.
Dec. 24 – U.S.-led English language Cotemporary Christmas Service 6 p.m.
Dec. 24 – Italian Roman Catholic Christmas Eve Mass 10:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 – U.S.-led Roman Catholic Christmas Day Mass 9 a.m.
Dec. 25 – Polish Roman Catholic Christmas Day Mass 12:30 p.m.

School Age Care
Dec. 23 to 24 - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 26 - Closed
Dec. 26 to 27 - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 30 – 31 - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

SHAPE Healthcare Facility
Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 – Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed

Veterinary Clinic
Dec. 23 – Jan. 2 – Closed

USAG Benelux-Brussels/Sterrebeek Annex

AAFES

Retail Store
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed

Barber Shop, AAFES
Dec. 24 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 31 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Andrews Federal Credit Union
Dec. 24 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 31 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jan. 1 - Closed

Brussels Army Health Clinic
Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 – Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 25 Closed
Jan. 1 Closed

Army Community Services
Dec. 23 to Dec. 24 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 to Dec. 27 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 30 to Dec. 31 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Child Development Center
Dec. 23 to 24 / 26 to 27 - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 - Closed
Dec. 30 to 31 / Jan 2 to Jan 3 - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 - Closed

Consignment Shop
Dec. 17 to Jan. 6 - Closed

Fitness Center and Equipment Rental
Dec. 23 to 24 - 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed 24/7 access available
Dec. 26 to 27 – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dec. 30 to 31 – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

ID Card/Passport/Installation Access Control System
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 - Closed

Library
Dec. 23 to 24 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 27 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed

Logistics Readiness Center Facilities (Central Issue Facility (CIF), Supply Support Activity (SSA), Property Book Office (PBO), Transportation Office and Maintenance Office)
Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Middle School and Teen Program
Dec. 23 to 24 - 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 - Closed
Dec. 26 to 27 - 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 30 to Dec. 31 – 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 - Closed

Parent Central Services
Dec. 23 to 24 – 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 to 27 – 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 30 to 31 – 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Post Office
Dec. 24 – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 31 – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Jan. 1 - Closed

School Age Care
Dec. 23 to 24 - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 - Closed
Dec. 26 to 27 - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 30 to 31 - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Security Office
Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 – No fingerprinting service available
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed

USAG Benelux-Brunssum/JFC Brunssum

AAFES

Store
Dec. 24 and 26 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 28 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dec. 31 – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Concessions
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed

Army Community Services
Dec. 23 to 24 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 to 27 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 30 to 31 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jan. 1 - Closed

Army Continuing Education Center
Dec. 25 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Child Development Center
Dec. 23 to 24 / 26 to 27 - Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 - Closed
Dec. 30 to 31 / Jan 2 to Jan 3 - Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 - Closed

Commissary
Dec. 23 to 24 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 to 27 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dec. 28 to 29 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dec. 30 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 31 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Fitness Center
Dec. 23 – Closed, 24/7 access available
Dec. 24 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed, 24/7 access
Dec. 26 to 28 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 29 to 30 – Closed, 24/7 access available
Dec. 31 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed, 24/7 access available

Healthcare Facility – Geilenkirchen
Dec. 25 to Dec. 26 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed

Housing Office
Dec. 19 – Closed at 12 p.m.
Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed

JFC Library
Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 – Closed

JFC Pass and Registration Office
Dec. 20 – Closed at 2 p.m.
Dec. 21 to Jan. 5 - Closed

Logistics Readiness Center Facilities (Central Issue Facility (CIF), Supply Support Activity (SSA), Property Book Office (PBO), Transportation Office and Maintenance Office)
Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Middle School Teen Program
Dec. 23 to Dec. 24 – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
Dec. 27 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 30 to 31 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Outdoor Recreation, Trips and Tours
Dec. 23- Closed
Dec. 24 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 to 28 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 29 to 30 – Closed
Dec. 31 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Parent Central Services
Dec. 23 to 24 – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 to 27 – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 30 to 31 – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Post Office
Dec. 24 – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 31 – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Jan. 1 - Closed

Religious Services

JFC Brunssum International Chapel
Dec. 24 – Catholic Mass 4 p.m.
Dec. 24 – Protestant Candlelight Service 6 p.m.

Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base Chapel

Dec. 24 – Christmas Pageant and Mass 4 p.m.

School Age Center
Dec. 23 to 24 – 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
Dec. 27 - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 30 to 31 - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Security Office
Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 – No fingerprinting services available
Dec. 25 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed

The Bistro
Dec. 23 – Closed
Dec. 24 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 to 28 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dec. 31 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

Gold Mine Slots
Dec. 24 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 to 28 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 31 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

The Mine Bar
Dec. 24 – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed
Dec. 26 to 28 – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 31 – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Jan. 1 – Closed

The Netherlands Law Center
Dec. 26 to 23 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 24 to 26 – Closed
Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 – Closed

Dülmen Tower Barracks

Religious Services (Community Center/Bldg. 58)
Dec. 18 – Candlelight Service 5 p.m.

Postal Services
Dec. 23 – Mail pick-up available 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Jan. 2 – Mail pick-up available 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• Date Taken: 12.18.2024
• Date Posted: 12.18.2024 09:39
• Story ID: 487776
• Location: BE