We welcome the year 2025 with the old and the new.

Because it is a federal holiday, government offices will be closed on January 1 and mail will not be delivered. Banks are closed, but many retailers are choosing to remain open on New Year’s Day.

Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed on New Year’s Day:

• Federal offices and courts – Closed
• State and local offices and courts – closed
• US Post Office – Closed. With the exception of Priority Mail Express, mail will not be sent on Wednesday
• Banks – Closed
• New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq – closed
• UPS – Closed except UPS Express Critival
• Fed Ex – Closed except for custom critical services
• Starbucks – Open, but hours may vary

grocery stores

• Aldi – closed New Year’s Day
• Costco – Closed New Year’s Day
• Dollar General – Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m
• Kroger – Open, hours may vary
• Publix – Open but closing early. Some shops close at 7 p.m., others at 8 p.m
• Sam’s Club – Closed
• Sprout’s – Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m
• Target – Regular hours 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m
• Trader Joe’s – Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m
• Walmart – Open regular hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. at most locations
• Whole Foods – Opening 9 a.m. to 9 p.m

drugstores

Walgreens and CVS drugstores are open, but hours vary. Check in advance.

Retailer

Most retailers are open on New Year’s Day, but many have holiday hours. Here’s a look at some retailers open on New Year’s Day:

• Bass Pro Shops – 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., varies by store
• Best Buy – 10 a.m. – 8 p.m
• Hobby Lobby – 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m
• Home Depot – 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m
• Kohl’s – 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m
• Lowe’s – 7 a.m. – 8 p.m