Is New Year’s Day a federal holiday? Here’s what’s open and closed

The first day of 2026 is a holiday for many workers, which could make it difficult to get some essentials to start the year.

WASHINGTON — If you need to grab something from the store for your New Year’s party, you’ll likely be in luck this week. If you’re restocking the day after, your luck might be worse on a New Year’s Day shopping trip. 

The day before the new year isn’t considered a federal holiday, but the first of the year is. So, many government agencies and financial institutions will be closed. 

Here’s what’s open and closed for New Year’s Eve and New

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