New Year's Day 2026: What's Open and What's Closed?

New Year's Day 2026 is a federal holiday, so some places will be closed. Banks, post offices, and the stock market will not be open. But don't worry, many stores and restaurants will still be operating, though some may have shorter hours. If you need to grab some groceries, Albertsons, Dollar General, and Stop & Shop will be open during their regular hours. Food Lion will also be open, but their pharmacies will be closed. For electronics, Best Buy will be open from 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. Home Depot and IKEA will also be open, with Home Depot running from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. and IKEA from 10 a. m. to 9 p. m.If you're looking to shop for home goods, HomeGoods, Marshalls, and T. J. Maxx will be open from 9:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. Macy's and Kohl's will be open during their regular hours, but JCPenney will open later at 11 a. m. Petco and Walgreens will be open, but their hours may vary by location. Wegmans will open early at 6 a. m. , except for the Brooklyn and Astor Place stores, which will open at 7 a. m. Whole Foods will be open from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. For a quick bite, Burger King, IHOP, McDonald's, and Starbucks will be open. Taco Bell will open at 10 a. m. Some Applebee's locations will also be open. Chick-fil-A will be open, but some may have limited hours. Costco and Trader Joe's will be closed, so plan accordingly. UPS will not offer pickup or delivery services, except for UPS Express Critical service. The post office will be closed, and mail will not be delivered. The stock market will also be closed and will resume trading on January 2nd.