After staying up late on New Year's Eve, you may be looking for a break on New Year's Day. For federal employees and companies that observe federal holidays, New Year's Day is a holiday ...

As 2024 wraps up and 2025 swiftly approaches, many people are looking forward to just one more day off from work.

While banks, post offices and major stock exchanges are closed on New Year's Day, which is a federal holiday, you'll find that many retailers will be open, although hours may be limited.

Happy New Year! New Year’s Day is a federal holiday marking the first day of the calendar year. Jan. 1, 2025, is Wednesday. Some businesses and institutions close early for New Year’s Eve on ...