New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are this week, and you need to deposit a check or mail a package, it might be a good idea to plan ahead.

That's because while most grocery store, retail and restaurant chains will be open on both days, post offices and banks will follow a slightly difference schedule due to New Year's Day being a federal holiday.

Banks, post offices and shipping services will largely be open on Dec. 31 before closing on Jan. 1, 2025. The stock market is also scheduled to remain open on New Year's Eve and close on New Year's Day.

Here's what you need to know about banks, post offices and shipping services and whether or not they will be open on Tuesday, Dec. 31 this year.

When is New Year's Eve 2024?

New Year's Eve is on Tuesday, Dec. 31 this year.

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Is the post office open on New Year's Eve? Will mail be delivered?

U.S. Postal Service post offices will be open regular hours and mail will be delivered on Dec. 31, the USPS confirmed to USA TODAY.

Are banks open on New Year's Eve?

Branches of Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist and CitiBank, among others, will be open on Dec. 31, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY.

According to PNC, however, their branches are scheduled to close at 4 p.m. local time on New Year's Eve. All other banks will be open regular hours on the day.

It is best to check with your local branch for their specific holiday hours before driving there.

Are shipping services, like UPS and FedEx, open on New Year's Eve?

UPS pickup for Air and International Air services are only available on New Year's Eve if prearranged by Dec. 26, the company said on its website. UPS Ground service pickup is not available on Dec. 31.

UPS delivery for Air and International Air services is available, however UPS Ground service delivery is not available on Dec. 31, according to the company.

UPS Store hours vary by location, so it is best to check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

UPS Express Critical is available 365 days a year, according to the company. For more information, call 1-800-714-8779 or visit upsexpresscritical.com.

Most FedEx pickup and delivery services are available on Dec. 31, according to the company's website, and FedEx Office locations may close early. It is best to check with your local store for specific hours on New Year's Eve.

FedEx Custom Critical is also available 365 days a year. For more information, call 1-800-762-3787.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].