The new year, 2025, is upon us. 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.

Rite Aid (pharmacies) - Rite Aid pharmacies will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The retailer's stores will be open with normal business hours.

Stop & Shop (pharmacies) -- In-store pharmacies are closed on New Year's Day. Shop & Stop stores and fuel stations are operating during normal business hours.

Banks are closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the federal holiday.

All U.S. Postal Service locations are closed on New Year's Day, one of 11 federal holidays when mail is not delivered.

DHL and UPS are also closed on New Year's Day. FedEx locations and operations are also closed, with the exception of its FedEx Custom Critical® services, which are available.

The New York Stock Exchange will be closed on Wednesday, Jan.1, in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.