What will be open/closed on New Year's Day 2013?

New Year's Day is an official U.S. holidaycelebrated on January 1, 2013, and as such, many businesses will be closed. While major department stores, malls, and stores will be open, all public services, like street cleaning, garbage, and recycling pick up will be shut down.

If you plan on shopping on New Year's Day, it's best to call or check your local store's website in advance, as many stores will close entirely or have different hours.

Certain businesses will definitely be closed, including: banks, federal and state offices, stock markets, and the postal service.

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Here's a partial list of major U.S. companies and their hours on New Year's Day:

Best Buy retail locations will open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year's Eve, but will be closed on New Year's Day.

Costco locations will open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve, but will be closed on New Year's Day.

IKEA stores open 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on New Year's Day.

Kmart stores will have regular business hours on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Macy's stores will operate on regular business hours on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Target stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve and will be open during regular business hours on New Year's Day.

Toys 'R Us locations will operate on normal business hours on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Walmart stores will be open for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day on standard hours from around 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. depending on the location.

Here's a look at the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day closing schedule for some public services: 

FEDERAL COURTS: Closed Tuesday. 

STATE OFFICES: Closed Tuesday. 

STATE LIQUOR STORES:Closed Tuesday. 

STATE MUSEUMS: Closed Tuesday. 

POSTAL SERVICES: Many post offices will close at noon Monday. Regular delivery will take place. All collection box pickup times will be moved to noon. Closed Tuesday; no window service or delivery.

BANKS: Most will close early on Monday and will be closed Tuesday. 

PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Closed Monday and Tuesday.