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

Mail and parcel carriers suspend regular service, with warehouse clubs and some discount grocers closed for the holiday.

Overview

  • Federal offices, courts, many public schools, and U.S. stock and bond markets are closed for the holiday.
  • USPS is not delivering regular mail, and UPS and FedEx have suspended standard pickup and delivery except for critical services.
  • Most major retailers, grocery chains, and restaurant brands are open today, often on reduced or modified hours; customers are urged to check local listings.
  • Notable closures include Costco, Sam’s Club, Trader Joe’s and Aldi, with Lidl shut outside New York and New York locations operating 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • In the New York region, the Long Island Rail Road is running a weekend schedule and enforcing a temporary alcohol ban from noon Wednesday to noon Thursday.