January 1st is New Year’s Day. On New Year’s Day, the majority of stores, restaurants, malls, and shopping centers are open. However, they might have fewer or shorter hours of operation due to the holidays.

New Year’s Day falls on January 1 and marks the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. It marks the end of New Year’s Eve celebrations in the United States and gives many Americans a chance to remember the previous year.

BANKS are CLOSED on New Year’s Day.

BARS and CLUBS are OPEN on New Year’s Day.

BIG BOX STORES are OPEN on New Year’s Day.

CASUAL RESTAURANTS are OPEN on New Year’s Day. Several restaurants serve free or discounted meals to veterans and active military service members.

CONVENIENCE STORES are OPEN on New Year’s Day. Many locations are open 24 hours, even on holidays.

FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS are OPEN on New Year’s Day.

GROCERY STORES are OPEN on New Year’s Day.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES are CLOSED on New Year’s Day. Nearly all federal, state, county, and city agencies are closed on Jan.1st.

LIQUOR STORES may be OPEN or CLOSED on New Year’s Day. This depends on which state and/or city you are located in. Some areas allow alcoholic beverages to be sold on New Years Day while others prohibit sales.

MOVIE THEATERS are OPEN on New Year’s Day. Many theatres have additional holiday show times scheduled for New Year’s Day.

PHARMACIES and DRUG STORES are OPEN on New Year’s Day. However, the actual pharmacy may be closed or operating reduced hours.

POST OFFICE (USPS) is CLOSED on New Year’s Day. There is no mail delivery on May 29.

SHOPPING MALLS AND MALL ANCHOR STORES are OPEN on New Year’s Day.

SCHOOLS are CLOSED on New Year’s Day: grade schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities, etc.

STOCK MARKET is CLOSED on New Year’s Day.

Before leaving the house, it’s a good idea to phone and confirm holiday hours.