Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2026
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Key Points:
- New Year's Day 2026 is a federal holiday, resulting in closures of many government offices, financial institutions, and postal services until Friday, January 2.
- Major retailers like Walmart and Target will remain open with normal hours, while Costco, Aldi, and Trader Joe's will be closed on New Year's Day.
- Pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens will be open but may operate with reduced hours, and grocery chains like Wegman's, Giant Eagle, and Publix will have shortened hours.
- Mail delivery and shipping services from USPS, UPS, and FedEx will be suspended on January 1, with USPS resuming mail delivery on January 2.
- The New York Stock Exchange and most banks will be closed on New Year's Day,
