New Year’s Day is a federal holiday that marks the first day of the calendar year. January 1, 2021 falls on Friday, which means that many businesses and services will be affected.
Many Americans go out to celebrate on New Year’s Eve, but NYE will look very different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Onondaga County is encouraging people to call the New Year at home with their families due to stress in Syracuse hospitals, and other events, such as “Dick Clark’s Rockin ‘New Year’s Eve” in Times Square, will still continue, but without crowds.
See what’s open and what’s closed on New Year’s Day 2021:
Are banks open on New Year’s Day?
No, banks are closed on Friday.
Is the stock market open on New Year’s Day?
No, the financial markets are closed on Friday.
Are government offices open on New Year’s Day?
Municipal, state, state and federal offices are closed on Friday.
Are the post offices open on New Year’s Day? Is there delivery of mail?
The United States post office closes on Friday and there will be no mail delivery.
Is parking free on New Year’s Day?
Parking at all meters in downtown Syracuse will be free on Friday.
Are the restaurants and shops open? Will malls operate during normal hours?
Many restaurants and shops are closed on Friday and will close on New Year’s Eve on Thursday. Destiny USA, Syracuse’s largest mall, said it will close at 6pm on Thursday and will be open from 10am to 6pm on Friday.
Does Walmart open on New Year’s Day? Is Target open on New Year’s Day? Is Wegmans open?
Yes yes and yes Walmart, Target and Wegmans will be open on Friday with regular hours in most locations.
Some supermarkets will be closed on Friday, including Aldi, Costco, Sam’s Club and Trader Joe’s.
Are pharmacies open?
Most pharmacies are open during normal hours on New Year’s Day, but some can shorten hours. Call ahead or visit their website.
Will there be garbage collection?
The garbage collection in the city of Syracuse will be one day late; Friday’s trash will be collected on Saturday. Other municipal and private trucks can work at different times.
Are libraries open on Thanksgiving Day?
The Central Library of Onondaga County and all branches of the city close on Friday and will also close early on New Year’s Eve on Thursday. Suburban branch hours vary; you can check your branch on the county website.
Are the buses on a regular schedule?
The Center operates on Sunday / public holidays, but will not operate the following services on Friday: Auburn – Syracuse (138), Connective Corridor (443), J-Lot Shuttle, Oswego – Syracuse (246), Syracuse University Campus Service. The Transit Hub will be open on Friday; the main offices and the information call center will be closed. For information, call 442-3400 or visit the Center’s website.