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Thursday, January 1, 2026
New Year's Day is a designated Federal Holiday in the United States. This means most government offices, including the USPS, will be closed. Most private businesses remain open, but banks and schools usually follow the federal schedule.
No, the post office is closed on New Year's Day because it is a federal holiday. There is no regular mail delivery or counter service.
Yes, New Year's Day is a Federal Reserve holiday, so most major banks like Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo will be closed. Online banking and ATMs will still function.