New Year’s Eve 2021 is on Friday, Dec. 31.
It’s an evening typically filled with social gatherings, fireworks and watching the ball drop to celebrate the new year.
The earliest recorded New Year’s Eve festivities date back to 4,000 years ago, to ancient Babylon. They celebrated the occasion with a huge, religious festival called Akitu.
Here is everything you need to know about what’s open and what’s closed on New Year’s Eve 2021.
Is New Year’s Eve a federal holiday?
New Year’s Eve is not a federal holiday, but New Year’s Day is. However, because the first day of 2022 happens to fall on a weekend this year (a Saturday), the federal holiday of New Year’s Day will be observed on Dec. 31, 2021.
Because New Year’s Day falls on a weekend this year, New Year’s Eve is also the last out of 14 observed state holidays in New Jersey for the year 2021.
How can I watch the ball drop in Times Square?
Several TV networks will air specials on New Year’s Eve. Here’s alist of the major streams and shows set to air.
Is the post office open on New Year’s Eve 2021?
Yes, United States Postal Service offices will be open.
Is the mail delivered on New Year’s Eve 2021? Will the mail run?
There will be mail delivered on New Year’s Eve, as well as FedEx, although some services will be modified. FedEx SmartPost will be the only service that will be closed. UPS will only be delivering on a modified schedule.
Are banks open on New Year’s Eve 2021?
Yes. The following banks are scheduled to be open for New Year’s Eve, according to a report by GoBankingRates.com:
Are the stock markets open on New Year’s Eve 2021?
Yes. Stock markets will be open on New Year’s Eve. Nasdaq trading will also be open, while bond markets will close at 2 p.m.
Will grocery stores be open on New Year’s Eve 2021?
Many supermarkets will be open with reduced hours. Shoppers should ultimately check with their local supermarket for specific information.
The following grocery stores will be open with reduced hours:
- Acme (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
- Aldi (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
- Costco (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Foodtown (varies by store)
- Lidl (8 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Sam’s Club (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- ShopRite (varies by store)
- Stop & Shop (regular hours)
- Target (8 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Trader Joe’s (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Walmart (regular hours)
- Wegmans (6 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
- Whole Foods (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Are restaurants open on New Year’s Eve 2021? Is McDonald’s open?
Many local and chain restaurants should be open on New Year’s Eve if you want to grab some takeout to ring in 2022.
Most McDonald’s locations will be open on New Year’s Eve, according to HolidayShoppingHours.com.
What time do stores close on New Year’s Eve 2021?
Shoppers should ultimately check with their local store as hours vary by location.
Below is a roundup of major stores’ hours for New Year’s Eve 2021.
- Apple (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; varies by store)
- Barnes and Noble (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Bass Pro Shops (varies by store)
- Bath & Body Works (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; varies by store)
- Bed Bath & Beyond (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Best Buy (8 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
- Big Lots (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Boscov’s (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Burlington (8 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
- CVS (varies by store)
- Dick’s Sporting Goods (9 a.m - 9 p.m.)
- Dollar Tree (8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; varies by store)
- Gamestop (8 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Hobby Lobby (9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
- Home Depot (6 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
- Ikea (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- JCPenney (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Kohl’s (9 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
- Lowe’s (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Macy’s (7 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Marshalls (9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Nordstrom (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Nordstrom Rack (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Old Navy (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Petco (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
- PetSmart (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Rite Aid (varies by store)
- REI (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Starbucks (varies by store)
- Target (8 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- T.J. Maxx (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Ulta (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Victoria’s Secret (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- Walmart (6 a.m. - 11 p.m.)
Is there New Year’s Eve 2021 deals?
We scoured the internet and found that the following retailers are offering deals during New Year’s Eve:
Are malls open on New Year’s Eve 2021?
All malls in New Jersey will be open, along with most major shopping centers throughout the state.
Are New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations open on New Year’s Eve 2021?
Motor Vehicle Commission locations are closed on New Year’s Eve in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday that falls on a Saturday.
Additionally, all New Jersey state offices and courts will be closed.
Does NJ Transit, PATH and SEPTA operate on a normal schedule?
NJ Transit and SEPTA will operate on normal schedules. PATH will operate on a Saturday 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 New Year’s Day on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.
For more information about the history of New Year’s Eve, check out the video below:
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