Well, 2022 is officially in the books. For many of us, that means we're back to our regular schedules on January 2. But this year, New Year's Day fell on a Sunday. Many restaurants and stores close on New Year's Day, but what does that mean for businesses that are normally closed on Sundays? Oftentimes, they observe the holiday and give their employees a well-deserved day off on the following Monday. That is the case with New Year's Day 2023.
This year, because New Year's Day fell on a Sunday, January 2, 2023 is a federal holiday. That means all non-essential government offices are closed, including the courts and the stock exchange. Many government-provided services, like trash pickup, don't run today either. Most banks will remain closed, and don't plan on visiting your local library. But should you even venture out to the mailbox?
Is the Post Office Open Today?
No. You local post office will be closed today. That means if you have a holiday return or a late gift to send out, it will have to wait until tomorrow. Our postal employees have worked tirelessly to deliver our packages and mail all year, and they certainly deserve a day off.
Will I Get Mail Today?
Regular USPS mail is not delivered on January 2, 2023. In some circumstances, priority packages will be delivered. If you're expecting something urgent, keep an eye on the tracking number. Otherwise, be on the lookout tomorrow.
Do UPS and Fed Ex Deliver on January 2? What About Amazon Prime?
UPS, Fed Ex, and Amazon are not government-owned companies, so their trucks will be back on the roads today. Don't be surprised if some delivery services are limited, so keep an eye on your tracking number. But don't plan on heading to a UPS or Fed Ex store—most of the locations are closed on January 2.
Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers gift guides, product reviews, crafts, and TV shows like Yellowstone. She’s currently stitching up a cross-stitch pattern for the magazine’s next issue
