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What’s Open and Closed on New Year’s Day 2020

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The first day of the New Year also comes the first major holiday. As with many holidays in the United States, knowing what is and isn’t open can be confusing. While New Year’s Day is one of ten official federal holidays, it doesn’t make it a universal holiday in the country. There’s no set black and white test to know what is and isn’t open during federal holidays because each business or organization can choose to open or stay closed. Even more confusing, what’s open and what’s not can change from year to year. Below you’ll find a list of what’s open and closed on New Year’s Day in 2020.

Large Retail Stores

Most large retail stores are open. The vast majority of large retail outlets will be open on New Year’s Day, with a few exceptions. Many of the large retailers will use the holiday to promote sales, so there can be some great deals for those who need to do some shopping.

Boutique Retail Stores

Boutique retail stores, in general, are closed. It, however, depends as some will also be open. While the larger retailers will mostly be open, it will be the opposite of smaller boutique and family stores. Most of these will likely be closed on Jan. 1, although those located in busy shopping districts may be open. The best course of action if you need to visit a smaller store on New Year’s Day is calling to confirm.

Drug Stores

Drug stores are open. The three big drug stores (Rite Aid, CVS, and Walgreens) will all keep their doors open on Jan 1. Pharmacies within the drugstores should also be open, although they may have limited hours. Smaller, independent drug stores may be closed. If you visit one of them, it’s best to call and confirm whether or not they will be open.

Grocery Stores

Grocery stores are open. Large retail chain grocery stores will be open on Jan. 1, but they may be operating on shorter holiday hours (call your local store to find out). Smaller grocery store chains and independent grocery stores may or may not be open. Again, it’s best to call if you are planning to visit one of these stores.

Restaurants

Chain restaurants will be open, smaller independent restaurants may be closed. Most large chain restaurants will be open on New Year’s Day, but smaller, independent restaurants may close for the day. If you plan to go out and eat on Jan. 1, calling ahead to make sure a restaurant is open is recommended.

Gas Stations

Gas stations are open. The vast majority of gas stations will be operating on New Year’s Day. If one in your area happens to be closed, there should be plenty of other places to find gas at other stations. On the other hand, the service station area of gas stations will likely be closed for the day.

US Stock Markets

The stock markets are closed. New Year’s Day is one of the days both the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ composite close for the day. No trading will take place. You can see other days the stock markets will be closed here.

Public Libraries

Public libraries are closed. Libraries across the United States will be closed on Jan. 1. Some may also be closed on Thursday, Jan. 2 as well.

Public and Private Schools

Schools are closed. Private and public schools won’t have classes on the first day of the new year. In many cases, schools will be on their winter holiday over the entire New Year’s week/weekend, with classes beginning again on Monday, Jan. 6.

Garbage Pickup

Garbage pickup will be rescheduled. Customers who usually have their garbage pickup on Wednesday will be rescheduled. In many cases, Thursday’s service will be moved to Friday, and Friday’s service to Saturday and so on. There may be variations to this holiday schedule depending on your garbage service provider. If you aren’t sure of the holiday schedule, it’s best to contact your local garbage company.

Federal Government

Government offices are closed. New Year’s Day is an official federal holiday, and as such, all non-essential government offices will be closed for the day. There is an exception for essential federal employees, such as air traffic controllers and federal law officers, but the majority of federal employees will have the day off.

State and Local Governments

State and local government offices are closed. New Year’s Day is one federal holiday when state and local governments follow the federal government and close for the day. There are exceptions at the state and local levels as well, such as police and firefighters which will remain active, but most offices will close for the day. Many of the offices will also be closed on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Financial Institutions

Banks and credit unions are closed. Financial institutions such as credit unions and banks are closed on New Year’s Day. Even with the branches closed, customers can do limited banking through ATMs, websites, and apps.

United States Postal Service

The post office is closed. The US Postal Service (USPS) and post office branches observe federal holidays and therefore they’ll be closed on New Year’s Day. If your post office branch is normally open on Saturday they may close early on New Year’s Eve. Additionally, the post office will not reopen until Friday, Jan. 3. You’ll want to call and confirm hours with your local P.O.

Are Banks Open New Year’s Day 2019?

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Federal holidays can be confusing when it comes to what is open and what’s closed. After the hustle-and-bustle of the holiday season, many people forget that the first day of the year is a federal holiday too. Generally, it is up to the company or business to decide whether or not they will be closed. However, government agencies and offices will be closed. Typically, banks follow the same schedule but are there any banks open New Year’s Day?

Are There Any Banks Open New Year’s Day?

No, most banks are closed on New Year’s Day. New Year’s is the first federal holiday of the year. Even TD Bank, which is normally open on other holidays and Sundays, will be closed on January 1.

Are Credit Unions Open on New Year’s Day?

No, most credit unions are closed on New Year’s Day. Just like with banks, credit unions will be closed. If you are lucky enough to find one open it will likely be located within a larger retail outlet. Those in need of banking services on January 1 will want to call ahead to see if any branches will be open.

Banking Available on New Year’s

Although most banks and credit unions will be closed on New Year’s Day, it is important to note that you will still be able to do many basic banking tasks. With ATMs and your bank’s app or website, you can make deposits, withdrawals, and transfer cash without having to enter the bank. These services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

However, you’ll also want to remember that these banking tools also have some limitations. Not everything you need to be done can be completed with an ATM, app, or website. Also, some transactions may take longer to post than usual. For instance, any deposits may not be available until the next business day.

Are Banks and Credit Unions Open New Year’s Eve

Banks will be open on New Year’s Eve but you’ll want to call ahead and verify the hours. Some institutions will choose to close their doors early for the federal holiday. So, if you need to get some banking done before the year’s end, call ahead and see what time your bank is closing New Year’s Eve. Most banks will reopen for regular business hours on Wednesday, January 2.

The above information is generally accurate, but there are always exceptions to the rule. If you want to be sure, contacting your financial institution directly is the best course of action to take.

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What’s Closed on New Year’s Day 2018?

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With the first day of the New Year also comes the first major holiday. As with many holidays in the US, knowing what is and isn’t open can be confusing. While New Year’s Day is one of ten official federal holidays, it doesn’t make it a universal holiday in the US. There’s no set black and white test to know what is and isn’t open during federal holidays because each business or organization can choose to open or stay closed. Even more confusing, what’s open and what’s not can change from year to year. Below you’ll find a list of what’s open and closed on New Year’s Day in 2018.

Large Retail Stores

Most large retail stores are open. The vast majority of large retail outlets will be open on New Year’s Day, with a few exceptions. Many of the large retailers will use the holiday to promote sales, so there can be some great deals for those who need to do some shopping.

Will Boutique Retail Stores Be Closed New Years Day?

Boutique retail stores, in general, are closed, but it depends, and some will also be open. While the larger retailers will mostly be open, it will be the opposite with smaller boutique and family stores. Most of these will likely be closed on January 1, although those located in busy shopping districts may be open. The best course of action to take is to call to confirm if you need to visit a smaller store on New Year’s Day.

Drug Stores

Drug stores are open. The three big drug stores (Rite Aid, CVS, and Walgreens) will all keep their doors open on January 1. Pharmacies within the drugstores should also be open, although they may have limited hours. Smaller, independent drug stores may be closed, so if you visit one of these drugstores, it’s best to call and confirm whether or not they will be open.

Grocery Stores

Grocery stores are open. Large retail chain grocery stores will be open on January 1, but they may be operating on shorter holiday hours (call your local store to find out). Smaller grocery store chains and independent grocery stores may or may not be open. Again, it’s best to call if you are planning to visit one of these stores.

Will Restaurants be Open on New Years?

Chain restaurants will be open, smaller independent restaurants may be closed. Most large chain restaurant will be open on New Year’s Day, but smaller, independent restaurants may close for the day. If you plan to go out to eat on January 1, calling ahead to make sure a restaurant is open is recommended.

Gas Stations

Gas stations are open. The vast majority of gas stations will be operating on New Year’s Day. If one in your area happens to be closed, there should be plenty of other places to find gas at other stations. On the other hand, the service station area of gas stations will likely be closed for the day.

US Stock Markets

The stock markets are closed. New Year’s Day is one of the days both the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ composite close for the day. No trading will take place on Monday. You can see other days the stock markets will be closed here.

Public Libraries

Public libraries are closed. Libraries across the US will be closed on January 1. Some may also close early or remain closed on Sunday, December 31 as well.

Public and Private Schools

Schools are closed. Private schools and public schools won’t have classes on the first day of the new year. In many cases, schools will be on their winter holiday over the entire New Year’s weekend, with classes beginning again on Tuesday, January 2.

Garbage Pickup

Garbage pickup will be rescheduled. Customers who usually have their garbage pickup on Monday will be rescheduled. In many cases, Monday’s service will be moved to Tuesday, and Tuesday’s service to Wednesday and so on. There may be variations to this holiday schedule depending on your garbage service provider. If you aren’t sure of the holiday schedule, it’s best to contact your local garbage company.

Federal Government

Government offices are closed. New Year’s Day is an official federal holiday, and as such, all non-essential government offices will be closed for the day. There is an exception for essential federal employees, such as air traffic controllers and federal law officers, but the majority of federal employees will have the day off.

State and Local Governments

State and local government offices are closed. New Year’s Day is one federal holiday when state and local governments follow the federal government and close for the day. There are exceptions at the state and local level as well such as police and firefighters which will remain open, but most offices will close for the day.

Financial Institutions

Banks and credit unions are closed. Financial institutions like credit unions and banks are closed on New Year’s Day. Even with the branches closed, customers can do limited banking through ATM’s, websites and apps.

Is the United States Postal Service Closed on New Years?

The post office is closed. The US Postal Service (USPS) and post office branches observe federal holidays and therefore they’ll be closed on New Year’s Day.  The post office will not reopen until Tuesday, January 2. You’ll want to call and confirm hours with your local P.O.

Are Banks Open on New Year’s Day 2017

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Banks open closed New Year's Day

What is and isn’t open can be confusing when it comes to federal holidays. That’s because even though official federal holidays apply to federal agencies, they don’t necessarily apply to private sector companies. It’s up to each company to decide whether or not they want to give their employees the day off, and this often results in a mish-mash of some businesses being open while others are closed.

New Year’s Day lands on a Sunday in 2017, which is a day when almost everything is open, creating a little more confusion. The result is many people have the question, “Are banks and credit unions open on New Year’s Day?” The quick and dirty answer is, “No, they aren’t open,” but there are a number of exceptions to this statement.

Are banks open on New Year’s Day?

No, most banks are closed on New Year’s Day. New Year’s Day is a federal holiday when most banks close their doors for the day. Even TD Bank, the one large bank which sometimes remains open on federal holidays, will be closed to begin the New Year. Additionally, because the holiday falls on a Sunday, banks and credit unions will likely be closed on January 2 (when the holiday is observed) as well.

Are credit unions open on New Year’s Day?

No, most credit unions are closed on New Year’s Day. As with banks, most credit unions close on official federal holiday such as New Year’s Day. If you are to find a bank or credit union open, it will likely be one which is located in a larger retail outlet, such as a grocery store or Walmart. If your credit union does have a presence within supermarkets or other large retails stores, the best course of action is to call your local credit union directly to see if these will be open on January 1.

An important point to remember is that even though banks and credit unions are closed on January 1, 2017, that doesn’t mean you can’t do any banking. In fact, you should be able to do most basic banking services by utilizing the bank’s automatic teller machines (ATMs), banking app or website. These are all available 24 hours a day, even when bank branches happen to be closed, allowing you to do many basic banking transactions.

For those who do utilize these banking tools, you need to realize there are some limitations. Not everything you can do with a teller can be done with ATMs, apps and on the website. Furthermore, some transactions done with these methods may not appear in your account right away. For example, if you decide to deposit a check, it might take until the next business day for the check clearing process to begin. This is important to know if you need the funds right away, as they may not be available as quickly as you may have assumed.

Are Banks and Credit Unions Open New Year’s Eve

Maybe. Because New Year’s Eve falls on a Saturday this year some banks will be closed if they are normally closed on Saturdays. Saturday, December 31, 2016, is not a federal holiday so if your bank has regular Saturday hours they will be open this Saturday. However, some will close earlier than usual so you will want to confirm opening hours if you plan to stop by your institution. Both banks and credit unions will be closed on January 1 and some banks will not reopen until Tuesday, January 3.

The above information is generally accurate, but there are always exceptions to the rule. If you want to be sure, contacting your financial institution directly is the best course of action to take.