New Year’s Day 2021: What’s open, what’s closed on Friday? Banks, UPS, mail delivery, stock markets, stores, - NJ.com

New Year’s Day 2021 is on Friday, Jan. 1.

Traditions include attending parties (socially distanced this year), watching fireworks and college football bowl games, and making resolutions for the new year.

In 46 B.C., emperor Julius Caesar initiated Jan. 1 as the first day of the year. It was partly to honor the month’s namesake, Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. Pope Gregory XIII reestablished Jan. 1 as New Year’s Day in 1582.

Here is everything you need to know about what’s open and what’s closed on New Year’s Day 2021.

Is New Year’s Day a federal holiday?

New Year’s Day is the first federal and state holiday of the year.

Is there mail delivery on New Year’s Day 2021? Will the mail run?

There will be no regular mail delivered on New Year’s Day, nor will there be UPS or FedEx delivery (except FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical).

However, the United States Postal Service website notes that Priority Mail Express mail will be delivered on New Year’s Day.

Is the post office open on New Year’s Day 2021?

United States Postal Service offices will be closed, though self-service kiosks are still available at some locations for drop-offs.

Are banks open on New Year’s Day 2021?

No. The following banks are scheduled to be closed for New Year’s Day:

Are the stock markets open on New Year’s Day 2021?

No. Stock markets will be closed on New Year’s Day. Nasdaq trading and bond markets will also be closed.

What stores are open on New Year’s Day 2021? When do stores close?

Here is a list of many popular retailers that are confirmed to be open on New Year’s Day 2021, along with their stores 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. - 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)
• Gap (varies by store)
• Hobby Lobby (9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
• Home Depot (9 a.m. - 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 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• 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)
• Target (8 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
• TJ Maxx (9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• 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 New Year’s Day 2021?

Yes, there are still tons of deals being offered online as the holiday season starts to officially come to an end. Many online retailers are marketing the deals as end-of-2020 or beginning-of-2021 clearance sales.

Here are just a few of the more popular ones out there right now:

Will grocery stores be open on New Year’s Day 2021?

Many supermarkets will be open, while some will be closed. Shoppers should ultimately check with their local supermarket for specific information.

The following major supermarkets will be open on New Year’s 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)
• Target (8 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
• Walmart (regular hours)
• Wegmans (regular hours)
• Whole Foods (9 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

The following major supermarkets will be closed on New Year’s Day:

Are 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 Year’s Day if you want to grab some takeout.

McDonald’s hours will vary by location on New Year’s Day, according to a report by Good Housekeeping. Dunkin’, Denny’s, Starbucks, IHOP, Panda Express and Sonic restaurants will also be open, the report says.

Are malls open on New Year’s Day 2021?

All malls should be open, along with most major shopping centers, according to HolidayShoppingHours.com.

Are New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on New Year’s Day 2021?

Motor Vehicle Commission offices will not be open on New Year’s Day. Online processing of some documents are available on Motor Vehicle Commission’s website.

Additionally, all New Jersey state offices and courts will be closed.

Does NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA operate on a normal 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, riders should use NJ Transit’s online trip planner to double-check arrival and departure times.

When is the next federal holiday?

The next federal holiday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18.

For more information about the history of New Year’s Day, check out the video below:

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