Holiday service changes around USAG Stuttgart; Dec. 24 now federal holiday

Graphic by USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs

UPDATE, DEC. 20: This page has been updated to reflect that Dec. 24, 2024, will also be a federal holiday, per presidential executive order. Expect most services to follow their standard U.S. federal holiday operating hours on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1.

  • Commissaries will remain open
  • CMRs will still offer package pickup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 24.

This page is intended to provide an overview of service closures and adjustments in the Stuttgart community over the holiday season. Additional service updates will be added as they are received.

Services operate according to their normal schedules, including regularly scheduled closures, except on days listed.

Please note that, unless otherwise noted, services are CLOSED on the federal holidays of Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve), Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) and Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day). Listed dates are in addition to these closures.

Dec. 26 and Jan. 6 are public holidays in Baden-Württemberg, with some on-post services closed or adjusted as a result. Service adjustments due to local national holidays are listed on the page of each service.

If you are unsure whether a service is open, please call ahead before planning a visit.

Commissaries

All Commissaries are CLOSED Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Kelley Commissary (special and adjusted opening hours)
– Dec. 21: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
– Dec. 24: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Dec. 28: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Patch Commissary (special and adjusted opening hours)
– Dec. 24: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Dec. 31: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Panzer Commissary (special and adjusted opening hours)
– Dec. 24: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
– Dec. 31: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Robinson Commissary (special and adjusted opening hours)
– Dec. 23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
– Dec. 24: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Dec. 30: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
– Dec. 31: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Installation Access Control (Dir. of Emergency Services)

Installation Access Control Office – Kelley Barracks

Closed Dec. 17 and Dec 20.

Access or DBIDS-related needs can be addressed at the Panzer Kaserne Installation Access Control Office in Bldg. 2915.

Issuing of temporary escorted visitor passes is unaffected.

Installation Access Control Office – Panzer Kaserne

Office is closed for the federal holiday. Previously listed adjusted opening hours for Dec. 24 no longer apply.

Duty Bus

No service on Dec. 25, Dec. 26, Dec. 28-29, or Jan. 1.

Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Dir. of Family & MWR)
Health Clinic (U.S. Army Health Clinic Stuttgart)
During the holiday season, the pharmacy will be closed during lunch (from noon – 1 p.m.) between Dec. 23 and Jan. 3. Please plan accordingly.
We encourage you to request medication refills ahead of time via 06371-9464-5227 or DSN 314-590-5227; MHS Genesis patient portal, or contact the Army Health Clinic Stuttgart Pharmacy directly at 06371-9464-1633 or DSN 314-590-1633 to activate new prescriptions at least 24 hours prior to your pharmacy visit.
Housing Office (Dir. of Public Works)

Closed on the following days:

Dec. 24-26 (U.S. and local holidays)

Dec. 31

Jan. 1 (local holiday)

Jan. 6 (local holiday)

Law Center

Per the U.S. Army Europe and Africa half-day schedule, the Stuttgart Law Center will close at noon on the following days:

Dec. 23, 24, 26, and 31

Jan. 2 and 3

 

The Law Center will be closed all day on:

Dec. 24, 25, 27, and 30

Jan. 1

Postal (Dir. of Human Resources)

As of Dec. 18 – prior dates omitted

In addition to normal Monday through Friday hours, the customer service window at all Community Mail Rooms (CMRs) will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for package pickup on the following Saturdays: Dec. 21 and Jan. 4.

CMRs will be open limited hours on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CMRs will maintain these hours on Dec. 24 despite the federal holiday declaration).

Army Post Offices (APOs), for outgoing mail, will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 31.

Religious Services

Catholic

Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)

3:30 p.m. – Children’s Christmas Pageant @ Panzer Chapel

4 p.m. – Mass @ Panzer Chapel

8 p.m. – Mass @ Patch Chapel

Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)

Noon – Mass @ Robinson Chapel

Tuesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)

6 p.m. – Mass @ Panzer Chapel

Wednesday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day)

9 a.m. – Mass @ Patch Chapel

Noon – Mass @ Robinson Chapel

Protestant

Sunday, Dec. 22

10 a.m. – Contemporary @ Robinson Chapel

11 a.m. – Gospel @ Panzer Chapel

11 a.m. – Traditional @ Patch Chapel

Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)

4 p.m. – Candlelight Lessons and Carols @ Patch Chapel

6 p.m. – Candlelight Lessons and Carols @ Robinson Chapel

Tuesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)

9 p.m. – Watchnight Gospel Service @ Panzer Chapel

Vehicle Registration (Dir. of Emergency Services)

Office is closed for the federal holiday. Previously listed adjusted opening hours for Dec. 24 no longer apply.

Service Order Desk (Dir. of Public Works)

The Service Order Hotline for emergency requests is available 24/7, 365 days a year at +49 (0) 9641-70-596-6200/ DSN 314-596-6200.

Please be aware that processing of Routine (Priority 3) work orders may be delayed over the holidays. Emergency (Priority 1) and Urgent (Priority 2) work is unaffected.

On-post housing residents can visit the Self-Help stores on Patch and Robinson for a wide array of free maintenance and repair supplies (click for hours, locations, and info).