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For many Utahns, Christmas Eve will serve as the official Christmas holiday, but that won't stop more than a few businesses and retailers from keeping their doors open, even if for shortened hours.

There's still hope for last-minute shoppers Friday, and a few establishments will even be there for customers on Christmas Day. Here is a quick rundown of some key openings and closings:

Christmas Eve

UTA • Buses and FrontRunner on Saturday schedule. TRAX on weekday schedule.

Post offices • Open until noon.

State liquor stores • Open until 6 p.m.

Wells Fargo Bank • Open until 3 p.m.

Zions Bank • Open until 3 p.m. The Taylorsville branch and branches in Dan's Market, 2029 E. 7000 South, and Peterson's Market in Riverton will be open until 5 p.m.

Key Bank • Open until 2 p.m.

Smith's Food & Drug Stores • Open until 7 p.m.

Fresh Market stores • Open until 9 p.m.

Rite Aid • Most stores open until 7 p.m., pharmacy until 5 p.m.

Walgreen • Most stores open until midnight, 24-hour stores will remain open

Walmart • Open until 8 p.m.

Gifts by local artists • Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hive Gallery at Trolley Square, 2nd floor.

Mall hours vary • The Gateway in Salt Lake City, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fashion Place Mall in Murray, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m; University Mall in Orem, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Red Cliffs Mall in St. George, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Christmas Day

UTA • Only ski buses will run.

Rite Aid • The 150 N. 900 West location will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., pharmacy closed; and the 5540 S. 900 East location will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and pharmacy 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Walgreen• 24-hour stores will be open.

Selected restaurants • Among those that will be open are eateries at the Grand America Hotel and Little America Hotel, and Tucci's Cucina Italiana in Salt Lake City; Buca di Beppo in Salt Lake City and Midvale; La Caille in Sandy; Grub Steak in Park City; Silver Fork Lodge in Brighton; and Snowbird Ski Resort.

Closings • Post offices, liquor stores, Smith's Food & Drug, Fresh Market stores, Target, Walmart and Wells Fargo, Zions and Key banks.