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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amber Raiken

What stores are open and closed on New Year’s Day?

2026 is finally here — and that means it’s the first federal holiday of 2026. As such, many of your local retailers won’t be operating as usual on New Year’s Day.

On January 1, banks and the U.S. postal service are closed for the day, and many workers have time off, depending on their employer’s policies.

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