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New Year’s Day 2026: What’s Open and Closed Across the U.S.

The federal holiday pauses government services, including mail, prompting retailers to set chain‑specific hours.

Overview

  • U.S. stock markets closed early on New Year’s Eve (equities at 1 p.m. ET; bonds at 2 p.m. ET) and will not trade on Jan. 1.
  • Banks operated on Dec. 31 but will close on New Year’s Day along with federal offices, courts and schools.
  • USPS will not deliver or pick up mail on Jan. 1, and UPS and FedEx will suspend routine pickup and delivery, with only their critical services available.
  • Walmart and Target will run regular hours on Jan. 1, while Costco, Sam’s Club, Trader Joe’s and Aldi will be closed; BJ’s Wholesale will open with limited hours.
  • CVS and Walgreens stores plan to open on Jan. 1 with location‑dependent pharmacy hours, and many restaurant chains will be open on reduced or local schedules, so customers should check store locators.