Is the post office open on New Year's Day? What's open, what's ...

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What is open for shopping and dining on New Year's Eve?

Shoppers and diners will have plenty of options on New Year's Eve, though some hours may vary.

The end of 2024 is here and for many employees, the new year starts off with a day off from work.

New Year's Day is a federal holiday which means many businesses choose to close their doors and give workers time off to ring in the new year. Most of those businesses include government offices like trash collection and the post office.

Here's what is open or closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Are banks open on New Year's Eve? New Year's Day?

New Year's Eve falls on a weekday, which means many banks should be open. Check your branch location before going. As New Year's Day is a federal holiday, some banks will close down for the day.

Are mail services open on New Year's Eve? New Year's Day?

Local USPS offices will be open on New Year's Eve. Mail in blue collection boxes will be picked up, and regular mail and Priority Mail Express will be delivered. On New Year's Day, mail will not be delivered, picked up and post offices will be closed.

Limited UPS stores will be open, but you should check your location before going. Limited FedEx services will be available. UPS stores will be closed Jan. 1. FedEx will also be closed, with ground and home delivery restarting Jan. 2.

Will trash be collected on New Year's Eve? New Year's Day?

Trash collections will continue as normal on Monday and Tuesday. There will be a pause on Wednesday for New Year's Day, and then collection will delay by one day through the rest of the week.

Are government offices open on New Year's Eve? New Year's Day?

Because it is not a federal holiday, federal offices will be open on New Year's Eve. They will be closed on New Year's Day as it is a federal holiday.