Overview
- Most major restaurant and fast-food chains are open on New Year’s Eve, with some closing early or running reduced hours; Chipotle closes at 8 p.m. local time.
- New Year’s Day brings federal closures, with government offices, courts, banks and the U.S. Postal Service shut.
- U.S. stock and bond markets are closed on Jan. 1, and the bond market closes early at 2 p.m. on Dec. 31, according to SIFMA.
- Many large retailers and grocers operate Jan. 1 with adjusted hours, but Costco, Trader Joe’s and Sam’s Club are closed, while BJ’s is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- FedEx and UPS suspend standard pickup and delivery on Jan. 1, and consumers are urged to confirm hours with local stores due to franchise and regional differences.