The social security offices at Markwell House in Market Street, Douglas, will be closed on December 27, 28 and 29 and again on Monday, January 3.

There will also be no face-to-face Social Security services at Ramsey Town Hall on Tuesday, January 4, due to the building being closed.

Additionally, people who collect their benefits and pensions at the Post Office using their MiCard are reminded that most post offices and sub post offices closed at lunchtime on Christmas Eve and will also close at lunchtime on New Year’s Eve, December 31.

Customers should check exact times with their preferred post office.

MiCard payments due for collection on Friday, December 31, and Monday, January 3, can be collected from Thursday, December 30.

For further information, call the free general enquiries number on 685656 or visit gov.im/socialsecurity