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“New Year’s Day 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Open and Closed Locations – Retail, Groceries, Pharmacies, Transit, and More!”

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Find out what’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2024. From retail and groceries to pharmacies and banking services, plan your day with this comprehensive guide. Check modified hours for a hassle-free start to the new year.

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MIAMI — After celebrating the arrival of the new year, several places will remain closed on the first day of 2024. Here’s a quick overview of what will be open and what will be closed on New Year’s Day:

Closed:

  • Federal offices
  • State offices
  • Miami-Dade County and Broward County offices
  • Miami-Dade and Broward courts
  • Public schools
  • Post offices
  • Stock markets
  • Most banks
  • Miami-Dade libraries
  • Broward libraries
  • Tri-Rail (Weekend schedule)
  • Miami-Dade Transit (Metrorail and Metromover on a regular weekend schedule, Metrobus on a Sunday schedule)
  • Broward County Transit (Sunday Holiday schedule)
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Open with Special Considerations:

Most stores and malls will be open, but they may operate on special holiday hours.

Retail:

  • Target: Opens at 9 am and closes at 10 pm.
  • Walmart: Open.
  • JCPenney: Open from 11 am to 6 pm local time.
  • Most Macy’s: Operating on regular store hours.
  • TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Homesense: Open from 9:30 am to 6 pm.
  • Kohl’s: Open from 10 am to 9 pm.

Groceries:

  • Whole Foods: Open with modified hours depending on location.
  • Kroger: Open as normal.
  • Aldi: Closed.
  • Trader Joe’s: Closed all day.
  • Costco: Closed.
  • Wegmans: Opens at 6 am (some stores at 7 am in NYC).
  • Safeway and Albertsons: Open.
  • Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s: Open; most pharmacies closed.
  • Vons: Open with modified hours; pharmacies closed.
  • Tom Thumb: Open; pharmacies closed.

Pharmacies:

  • CVS: Many locations open; check with local stores for hours.
  • Rite Aid: Open regular hours.
  • Walgreens: Open during regular business hours; pharmacy hours vary by location.

Postal Services:

  • USPS: No mail delivery on New Year’s Day.
  • UPS: No pick up or delivery service, except for Express Critical service.
  • FedEx: Closed on New Year’s Day except for Custom Critical service.

Banking:

  • Most banks: Teller services closed; use mobile banking services and ATMs.
  • NYSE and NASDAQ: Not trading on New Year’s Day.
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FAQs:

Are federal and state offices open on New Year’s Day 2024?

No, both federal and state offices will be closed.

What is the schedule for Miami-Dade and Broward transit services?

Miami-Dade Transit: Metrorail and Metromover operate on a regular weekend schedule, while Metrobus follows a Sunday schedule. Broward County Transit operates on a Sunday Holiday schedule.

Will Miami-Dade and Broward libraries be open on New Year’s Day?

No, both Miami-Dade and Broward libraries will be closed.

Are Tri-Rail services running on a regular schedule?

Tri-Rail will operate on a weekend schedule on New Year’s Day.

Do pharmacies have modified hours on New Year’s Day?

CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens will have varying hours, so it’s advisable to check with local stores.

Is there mail delivery on New Year’s Day?

No, the US Postal Service will not deliver mail on New Year’s Day.

Can I use banking services on New Year’s Day?

Most banks follow the Federal Reserve banking holidays, with teller services closed. However, you can use mobile banking services and ATMs.

Conclusion:

Plan your New Year’s Day with confidence using this guide on what’s open and closed in 2024. Whether you’re shopping, banking, or attending to errands, stay informed for a smooth start to the year.