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New Year’s Day 2021 is Friday, January 1.
Traditions include attending parties (socially distant this year), watching fireworks and college football games, and making New Year’s resolutions.
In 46 BC, Emperor Julius Caesar initiated January 1 as the first day of the year. This was in part to honor the namesake of the month, Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. Pope Gregory XIII reinstated January 1 as New Years Day in 1582.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s open and what’s closed on New Years Day 2021.
Is New Years Day a Federal Holiday?
New Years Day is the first federal and state holiday of the year.
Is mail delivered on New Year’s Day 2021? Will the mail be executed?
There will be no regular New Year’s mail, or UPS or FedEx delivery (except FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical).
However, the United States Postal Service website states that Priority Mail Express will be delivered on New Years Day.
Is the post office open on New Years Day 2021?
U.S. Postal Service offices will be closed, although self-service kiosks will still be available in some locations for deposits.
Are banks open on New Year’s Day 2021?
No. The following banks must be closed for New Years Day:
Are the scholarships open on New Year’s Day 2021?
No. Stock markets will be closed on New Years Day. Nasdaq trading and bond markets will also be closed.
Which stores are open on New Year’s Day 2021? When do the stores close?
Here’s a list of many popular retailers confirmed to be open on New Years Day 2021, along with their store hours, according to Offers.com, Good Housekeeping, Country Living and USA Today:
- Apple (varies by store)
- Barnes and Noble (varies by store)
- Bass Pro Shops (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Bed Bath & Beyond (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Best Buy (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Boscov’s (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- CVS (varies by store / pharmacy)
- Dick’s Sporting Goods (9 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Dollar Tree (varies by store)
- Spread (varies by store)
- Hobby Lobby (9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
- Home Depot (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Ikea (10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- JCPenney (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Kohl’s (9 a.m. – 10 p.m.; may vary by store)
- Lowe’s (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Macy’s (11 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Marshalls (9:30 am – 6:00 pm)
- Michaels (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Nordstrom (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Office Depot (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Old Navy (varies by store)
- Petco (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- PetSmart (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Rite Aid (varies by store / pharmacy)
- Starbucks (varies by location)
- Objective (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
- TJ Maxx (9:30 am to 6 pm)
- Ulta (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Walgreens (varies by store / pharmacy)
- Walmart (closes at 10 p.m. or 11 p.m.; may vary by store)
Are there any online shopping sales for the New Year 2021?
Yes, tons of deals are still available online as the holiday season officially begins to end. Many online retailers market the offers as late 2020 or early 2021 clearance sales.
Here are some of the most popular today:
Will grocery stores be open on New Years Day 2021?
Many supermarkets will be open, while some will be closed. Buyers should ultimately check with their local supermarket for specific information.
The following main supermarkets will be open on New Years Day:
- Acme (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Foodtown (varies by store)
- ShopRite (varies by store)
- Stop & Shop (regular hours)
- Objective (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
- Walmart (regular hours)
- Wegmans (regular hours)
- Whole foods (9 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
The following main supermarkets will be closed on New Years Day:
Are the restaurants open on New Year’s Day 2021? Is McDonald’s open? Is Starbucks open?
Many local and chain restaurants should be open on New Years Day if you want to grab take out.
McDonald’s hours of operation will vary by location on New Years Day, according to a report from Good Housekeeping. Dunkin ‘, Denny’s, Starbucks, IHOP, Panda Express and Sonic restaurants will also be open, the report said.
Are malls open on New Years Day 2021?
All malls should be open, as well as most major malls, according to HolidayShoppingHours.com.
Are the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission offices open on New Years Day 2021?
The offices of the Motor Vehicles Commission will not be open on New Year’s Day. Online processing of certain documents is available on the Motor Vehicle Commission website.
In addition, all offices and courts in the State of New Jersey will be closed.
Do NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA operate on a regular schedule?
NJ Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule, while PATH will operate on a Saturday schedule. SEPTA will operate on a Sunday schedule. For NJ Transit, passengers should use NJ Transit’s online trip planner to check arrival and departure times.
When is the next federal holiday?
The next federal holiday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday January 18th.
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