Fireworks are launched from the Sky Tower to mark the New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve in Auckland, New Zealand, on Thursday 31 December 2020. New Zealand and its South Pacific neighbors have no COVID-19 and New Year celebrations there are the same as always. (Michael Craig / NZ Herald via AP)AP
Happy New Year!
New Year’s Day 2021 is a federal holiday, meaning government services and offices are closed. However, some businesses remain open. Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed. As always, look forward to confirming the schedule at your favorite place:
Federal offices – Closed
State, county and city offices – Closed
Banks – Closed
ABC stores in Alabama – Closed
Financial markets – Closed
Post Offices – Closed. There will be no mail delivery on January 1st.
Restaurant – Most are open. Check with your favorite place.
Walmart – Oop
Target – Open
CVS – Open
Walgreens – Open
Garbage collection– No rubbish collection. Consult your provider for holiday schedule
Publix – Open
Kroger – Open
Aldi – Closed
Costco – Closed
Merchant Joe’s – Closed
You can see a list of more store hours here.
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