New Year’s Day 2023: What’s open, what’s closed on Sunday, Jan. 1? Banks, UPS, mail delivery, stock markets, stores, malls, supermarkets, restaurants

Does the mail run on New Year's Day 2023? Are banks open? Is the MVC open? What is NJ Transit's schedule? The complete guide to Sunday, Jan. 1 on New Year's Day 2023.

New Year's Day 2023 is on Sunday, 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 2023.

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 2023? 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, FedEx Same Day City 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 2023?

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 2023?

No, the following banks are scheduled to be closed on New Year's Day:

Are the stock markets open on New Year's Day 2023?

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 2023?

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:

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

Are restaurants open on New Year's Day 2023? 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 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 Romper.

It is best to check the Starbucks app or online store locator before you go to check store hours.

What stores are open on New Year's Day 2023?

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 2023, according to their websites, CountryLiving and USA Today.

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

Are there New Year's Day 2023 deals?

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

Are malls open on New Year's Day 2023?

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

Are New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on New Year's Day 2023?

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, PATH and 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. 16.

For more information about the history of New Year's Day, check out the video below:

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