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
Jan. 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)
Schedule appointments online
Dec. 25 to 26 – Closed
Jan. 1 – Closed
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