Here’s what’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2026

WASHINGTON — It’s a new year, and many Americans are sleeping off the late night on their day off. New Year’s Day is a federal holiday, meaning many government agencies and financial institutions will be closed until Friday. 

Here’s what’s open and closed for New Year’s Day 2026:

Yes, Walmart is usually open on New Year’s Day. You can check the company’s store locator for specific info about locations by you. 

Target is usually open on New Year’s Day in the U.S., with normal business hours. 

The company didn’t include New Year’s on its list of holiday adjustments for this year. 

The warehouse chain’s U.S. stores will all be closed on New Year’s Day in observance of the holiday. 

Most Whole Foods locations are open for modified hours on New Year’s Day. Check your local store page for details. 

No, Aldi stores are closed on New Year’s Day. 

No, Trader Joe’s is closed on New Year’s Day. 

CVS locations are open on New Year’s Day, although some stores and pharmacies may have reduced hours. 

Walgreens locations are open on New Year’s Day, although some pharmacies may have reduced hours. 

Yes, Dollar Tree locations are open from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on New Year’s Day. 

Wegman’s stores will close at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 and will reopen on Thursday, January 1 at 6 a.m. 

 On New Year’s Day, Giant Eagle supermarkets close at 5 p.m. and the pharmacies are open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Yes, Publix stores are open on New Year’s Day but locations close early. Check with local stores for exact hours. 

As with all federal holidays, the U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail on Jan. 1, in observance of the new year. Post offices across the U.S. will be closed for the holiday, and mail delivery will be paused and resume on Friday. 

UPS pickup or delivery services are suspended on Jan. 1 in observance of the holiday. The company said on its website that specific stores may also be closed, and encouraged customers to check with their local store for specific hours. 

Fedex said that physical stores will have modified hours on Dec. 31, and some locations will close early. 

On Jan. 1, all stores and shipping services will be unavailable for the day. 

The New York Stock Exchange observes U.S. holidays, so the stock market will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Banks usually close on federal holidays, so most won’t be open until Jan. 2, the day after New Year’s Day.

State, local and federal offices are mostly closed on New Year’s Day.