The operating dates and hours of a number of Morongo Basin businesses and organizations will be affected by the holidays. Government offices, schools, the post office, banks, the County court system, MBTA bus service, and most businesses will be closed Tuesday, December 25, and Tuesday, January 1, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Many offices will close early, or not open at all, on Monday, December 24, and Monday, December 31. Burrtec Waste and Recycling will also be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Trash pickup will be delayed by one day.