"New Year's 2024 Guide: Openings and Closures for Jan 1 Celebrations"

On New Year's Day 2024, most banks, USPS offices, stock markets, and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations will be closed, while many supermarkets, restaurants, and stores will be open with varied hours. There will be no regular mail delivery except for Priority Mail Express. NJ Transit, PATH, and SEPTA will operate on a Sunday schedule. Shoppers and diners are advised to check specific hours for local supermarkets, chain restaurants like McDonald's and Starbucks, and stores like Walmart and Home Depot. Online deals and sales are also highlighted for those looking to shop on the holiday. The next federal holiday after New Year's Day will be Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15.