New Year’s Day 2021 is Friday, January 1st.
Traditions include attending parties (socially distant this year), watching fireworks and college football bowling and making decisions for the new year.
In 46 BC, Emperor Julius Caesar began January 1 as the first day of the year. In part, it was to honor the namesake of the month, Janus, the Roman god of the early days. Pope Gregory XIII reinstated January 1 as New Year’s Day in 1582.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s open and 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 mail delivery on New Year’s Day 2021? Will mail be executed?
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 reports that priority express mail will be delivered on New Year’s Day.
Are post offices open on New Year’s Day 2021?
United States Post offices will be closed, although self-service kiosks are still available in some locations for delivery.
Are banks open on New Year’s Day 2021?
No. The following banks are scheduled to close on New Year’s Day:
Are the stock markets open on New Year’s Day 2021?
No. The bags will be closed on New Year’s Day. Nasdaq’s securities and trading markets will also be closed.
Which stores are open on New Year’s Day 2021? When do stores close?
Here is a list of many popular retailers scheduled to open on New Year’s Day 2021, along with the opening hours of their stores, according to Offers.com, Good Housekeeping, Country Living and USA Today:
- Apple (varies by store)
- Barnes and Noble (varies by store)
- Bass Pro Shops (9am to 9pm)
- Bed Bath & Beyond (10am to 6pm)
- Best Buy (10am – 8pm)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (10am to 7pm)
- Boscov’s (10am to 6pm)
- CVS (varies by store / pharmacy)
- Dick’s Sporting Goods (9am to 7pm)
- Dollar Tree (varies by store)
- Gap (varies by store)
- Hobby Lobby (9am – 5:30 pm)
- Home Depot (9am – 8pm)
- Ikea (10am – 9pm)
- JCPenney (11am – 7pm)
- Kohl’s (9 am to 10 pm; may vary by store)
- Lowe’s (9am to 6pm)
- Macy’s (11am – 9pm)
- Marshalls (9:30 am – 6:00 pm)
- Michaels (10am – 7pm)
- Nordstrom (10am – 6pm)
- Office Depot (11am – 6pm)
- Old Navy (varies by store)
- Petco (from 10 am to 7 pm)
- PetSmart (10am to 6pm)
- Rite Aid (varies by store / pharmacy)
- Starbucks (varies by location)
- Goal (8am – 10pm)
- TJ Maxx (9:30 am – 6:00 pm)
- Ulta (10am to 6pm)
- Walgreens (varies by store / pharmacy)
- Walmart (closes at 10:00 pm or 11:00 pm; may vary by store)
Are there any online shopping promotions for New Year’s Day 2021?
Yes, there are still many deals being offered online, as the holiday season officially begins to come to an end. Many online retailers are announcing deals as sales in late 2020 or early 2021.
Here are just a few of the most 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. Buyers should, in the end, consult the local supermarket for specific information.
The following large supermarkets will be open on New Year’s Day:
- Acme (8am – 9pm)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (10am to 7pm)
- Foodtown (varies by store)
- ShopRite (varies by store)
- Stop & Shop (normal hours)
- Goal (8am – 10pm)
- Walmart (normal hours)
- Wegmans (normal hours)
- Whole Foods (9am – 8pm)
The following large supermarkets will be closed on New Year’s Day:
Are the restaurants open on New Year’s Day 2021? Is McDonald’s open? Is Starbucks open?
Many local and chain restaurants must be open on New Year’s Day if you want to buy takeout.
McDonald’s opening hours 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 must be open, along with most major malls, according to HolidayShoppingHours.com.
Are the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on New Year’s Day 2021?
Motor Vehicle Commission offices will not open on New Year’s Day. Online processing of some documents is available on the Motor Vehicle Commission website.
In addition, all New Jersey state offices and courts will be closed.
NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA operate on a regular schedule?
NJ Transit will operate on Sunday, while PATH will operate on Saturday. SEPTA will operate on Sunday hours. For NJ Transit, passengers must use NJ Transit’s online travel planner to check arrival and departure times.
When is the next federal holiday?
The next federal holiday is Martin Luther King Jr.’s day on Monday, January 18.
For more information on the history of New Year’s Eve, check out the video below:
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