New Year's Day, which falls on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, is a federally observed holiday, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. That means that normal government agencies and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday, as well as many other non-governmental companies.

Safeway and Albertsons stores will be open on New Year's Day. Jewel-Osco, ACME and Shaw's stores and pharmacies will be open on New Year's Day but most pharmacies will be closed. Vons stores and pharmacies will be open on modified hours on New Year's Day, though their pharmacies will be closed.

Fortunately, there are plenty of places to go. Whether you’re looking to hunt down some last-minute bargains, get an early start on 2025’s holiday shopping, or catch one last movie, there are plenty of options. Hours will vary, of course, and it's always a good idea to call first to confirm your local stores are open.

After all those parties on New Year's Eve, you might be wondering what tasks you'll be able to accomplish on New Year's Day, and you might be curious as to what will be open on the first day of the new year.

The end of 2024 is here and for many employees, the new year starts off with a day off from work. New Year's Day is a federal holiday which means many businesses choose to close their doors and give workers time off to ring in the new year.