Is January 1 a federal holiday in the US? Are banks and stock markets open on New Year’s Day 2026? check here

New Year’s Day (January 1, 2026) is a federal holiday in the United States, marking the first of eleven federally recognized holidays each year. Falling on a Thursday in 2026, this mid-week holiday triggers nationwide closures for federal offices, banking institutions, postal services, and stock markets, with most private-sector employees also observing a day off….

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