As the calendar turns from 2025 to 2026, Americans planning to bank, mail packages or trade stocks on January 1 should plan ahead. New Year’s Day is a federal holiday, resulting in closures across banks, post offices, shipping services and stock markets. While essential services will be limited, most grocery stores, retail chains and restaurants…
The 137th Rose Parade returns to Pasadena, California, on Thursday (January 1, 2026), ushering in the New Year with one of America’s most iconic celebrations. Viewers across the US and around the world can watch the parade live on television, via the official livestream and — for the first time — on TikTok LIVE. This…
While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year’s Day, most major retailers across the US will be open, with many offering discounts on older inventory to clear the way for newer products. But before you run out the door on New Year’s Day to peruse deals, it’s wise to double-check your local store’s…
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….
Bengaluru traffic police announced a detailed security and crowd-management plan to avoid any untoward incident during celebrations. As the city prepares to bid adieu to 2025 and welcome the New Year, a number of traffic restrictions and diversions are in place on major routes, including roads around Mall of Asia, Orion Mall, Church Street and…
As people around the world make preparations to welcome 2026, it’s time to send heartfelt and moving wishes to family and friends. Mark the upcoming year with fresh new year resolutions and celebrate the occasion by sending warm greetings to your loved ones. Some specially curated wishes are provided below, so that each and every…
New Year is around the corner and as one prepares to enter the upcoming year with last-minute party snacks or dresses, they can find numerous shopping options, with major retailers like Walmart and Target open on New Year’s Eve. Although most grocery stores, restaurants and national retailers will remain open on 31 December but it’s…
US market holiday: The benchmark indices on the US stock markets will remain open for all trading activities on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, ahead of the New Year’s Day holiday. The official holiday list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq Stock Exchange showed that Wall Street is set to be closed…
