New Year's Day is observed by banks and delivery services, but holiday policies for individual retailers vary. Here's what to know.

While banks, post offices and major stock exchanges are closed on New Year's Day, which is a federal holiday, you'll find that many retailers will be open, although hours may be limited.

But while some get both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day off, that isn't a reality for all workers. For federal employees and companies that observe federal holidays, only one of the two days is ...

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If you're looking to start your 2025 with a giant cup of coffee, a burrito, or some fried chicken, the good news is consumers will have plenty of options on New Year's Day, as most sit-down ...

If you’re not cooking up your own New Year’s Day feast, don’t worry. Unlike Christmas Day, there are plenty of quick service and sit-down chain restaurants that stay open on the first day of ...

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Christmas is done, Hanukkah lasts a few more nights, and you might be preparing for a New Year's Eve bash on Tuesday before the new year arrives. Wednesday is January 1, the first day of 2025.

Wednesday is the first day of 2025 and while some services, grocery stores and restaurants will be open to the public on New Year's Day, others are observing the holiday along with banks and post ...

Whether it's the first or the last day of the year, there are usually some errands to be run. This year, New Year's Eve is on Tuesday and New Year's Day falls on Wednesday. Many retailers ...