Archive · 1 Jan 2026
New Year's Eve 2025: US Openings and Closures
New Year's Eve 2025 is coming up, and many people are getting ready for parties and last-minute shopping.
Most big stores like Walmart and Target will be open, but it's a good idea to check with local places like restaurants and smaller shops because they might close early.
Banks, post offices, and the stock market will be closed.
So, if you need to do some shopping or banking, plan ahead!
On New Year's Day, all post offices will be closed, and FedEx will also be closed except for their Custom Critical service.
Make sure to take care of your postal needs before the holiday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Costco, and Home Depot will be open during regular hours on New Year's Eve 2025.
Local restaurants and stores may have varied closing hours, so it's best to check online.
Banks, post offices, shipping services, and the stock market will be closed on New Year's Eve.
Grocery stores and pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS will remain open.
All post offices will be closed on New Year's Day, and FedEx will be closed except for their Custom Critical service.
- Who
- Residents and visitors in the US
- What
- Business and service closures on New Year's Eve 2025
- When
- December 31, 2025
- Where
- United States
- Why
- New Year's Eve is a public holiday, affecting business operations
Business Operations
Service Closures
Retail Stores
Business Operations
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Costco, and Home Depot will be open during regular hours on New Year's Eve 2025.
Service Closures
Local restaurants and stores may have varied closing hours, so it's best to check online.
Financial Institutions
Business Operations
Grocery stores and pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS will remain open.
Service Closures
Banks, post offices, shipping services, and the stock market will be closed on New Year's Eve.
- Date
- December 31, 2025
- Open Retailers
- Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam's Club, BJ's, Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Walgreens, CVS
- Closed Institutions
- Banks, Post Offices, Shipping Services, Stock Market
- Impacted Services
- Local Restaurants, Stores (varies by location)
- USPS Operations
- Local post offices will remain open on New Year's Eve, but all post offices will be closed on New Year's Day.
- FedEx Operations
- FedEx will be closed on New Year's Day, except for FedEx Custom Critical service.
Sources
What's open and closed on New Year's Eve 2025 in US? Here's what to know
What is open and closed on New Year’s eve and New Year’s day 2026 in US
USPS New Year’s Day schedule: Blue Collection Boxes, Priority Mail Express – What’s open, what’s closed on 1 January
Will Post Office be Open Tomorrow? What USPS Has Said About New Year's Day 2026
