New Year’s Day 2022: What’s open, what’s closed on Saturday? Banks, UPS, mail delivery, stock markets, stores

New Year’s Day 2022 is on Saturday, Jan. 1.

Traditions include attending parties, watching fireworks and college football bowl games, and making resolutions for the new year.

In 46 B.C., emperor Julius Caesar initiated Jan. 1 as the first day of the year. It was partly to honor the month’s namesake, Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. Pope Gregory XIII reestablished Jan. 1 as New Year’s Day in 1582.

Here is everything you need to know about what’s open and what’s closed on New Year’s Day 2022

Is New Year’s Day a federal holiday?

New Year’s Day is the first federal and state holiday of the year.

Is there mail delivery on New Year’s Day 2022? Will the mail run?

There will be no regular mail delivered on New Year’s Day, nor will there be UPS or FedEx delivery (except FedEx Custom Critical and UPS Express Critical).

However, the United States Postal Service website notes that Priority Mail Express mail will be delivered on New Year’s Day.

Is the post office open on New Year’s Day 2022?

United States Postal Service offices will be closed, though self-service kiosks are still available at some locations for drop-offs.

Are banks open on New Year’s Day 2022?

No. The following banks are scheduled to be closed for New Year’s Day:

Are the stock markets open on New Year’s Day 2022?

No. Stock markets will be closed on New Year’s Day. Nasdaq trading and bond markets will also be closed.

Will grocery stores be open on New Year’s Day 2022?

Many supermarkets will be open, while some will be closed. Shoppers should ultimately check with their local supermarket for specific information.

The following major supermarkets will be open on New Year’s Day:

• Acme (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
• BJ’s Wholesale Club (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
• Foodtown (varies by store)
• ShopRite (varies by store)
• Stop & Shop (regular hours)
• Target (8 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
• Walmart (regular hours)
• Wegmans (regular hours)
• Whole Foods (9 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

The following major supermarkets will be closed on New Year’s Day:

Are restaurants open on New Year’s Day 2022?Is McDonald’s open? Is Starbucks open?

Many local and chain restaurants should be open on New Year’s Day if you want to grab some takeout.

According to a report from Delish, McDonalds hours vary by location because 95% of McDonalds are locally owned and franchised.

Starbucks will also remain open on New Year’s Day, although their hours may vary by location as well, according to a report by Good Housekeeping.

What stores are open on New Year’s Day 2022?

Many retailers are open, but some will have later opening hours than usual.

Below is a roundup of some major stores’ hours for New Year’s Day 2022, according to their websites, CountryLiving and Reader’s Digest.

Note: Shoppers should ultimately check with their local store in the event hours vary by location.

• 7-Eleven (24 hours)
• Apple (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; varies by store)
• Barnes and Noble (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
• Bass Pro Shops (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; varies)
• Bath & Body Works (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; varies by store)
• Bed Bath & Beyond (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Best Buy (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
• Big Lots (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
• Boscov’s (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Burlington (8 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
• CVS (varies by store)
• Dick’s Sporting Goods (9 a.m - 7 p.m.)
• Dollar Tree (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
• Gamestop (CLOSED)
• Hobby Lobby (9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
• Home Depot (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
• Ikea (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
• JCPenney (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
• Kohl’s (9 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
• Lowe’s (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Macy’s (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
• Marshalls (9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Nordstrom (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Nordstrom Rack (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Old Navy (varies by store)
• Petco (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• PetSmart (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Rite Aid (varies by store)
• REI (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Starbucks (varies by store)
• Target (8 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
• T.J. Maxx (9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Ulta (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Victoria’s Secret (varies by store)
• Walmart (6 a.m. - 11 p.m.)
• Wawa (varies by store)

Is there New Year’s Day 2022 deals?

We scoured the internet and found that the following retailers are offering deals during New Year’s Day:

Are malls open on New Year’s Day 2022?

All malls should be open, along with most major shopping centers.

Are New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on New Year’s Day 2022?

Motor Vehicle Commission offices will not be open on New Year’s Day. Online processing of some documents are available on Motor Vehicle Commission’s website.

Additionally, all New Jersey state offices and courts will be closed.

Does NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA operate on a normal schedule?

NJ Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule, while PATH will operate on a Saturday schedule. SEPTA will operate on a Sunday schedule. For NJ Transit, riders should use NJ Transit’s online trip planner to double-check arrival and departure times.

When is the next federal holiday?

The next federal holiday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17.

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