The calendar flips from 2024 to 2025 this week, and you need to deposit a check or mail a package, it might be a good idea to plan ahead.

While banks and post offices will largely be open on Dec. 31, that will not be the case on New Year's Day, as the day is a federal holiday and will see widespread closures. Shipping services like UPS and FedEx will also largely be unavailable on Jan. 1.

However, most grocery store, retail and restaurant chains will remain open on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day this year.

Here's what you need to know about banks, post offices and shipping services and whether or not they will be open on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

When is New Year's Day 2025?

New Year's Day is on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

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

U.S. Postal Service post offices will be closed on Jan. 1, and mail will not be delivered on the day, the USPS told USA TODAY. The USPS will resume regular operations on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Are banks open on New Year's Day?

Branches of Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist and CitiBank, among others, will be closed on Jan. 1, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. Capital One Cafes will also be closed on New Year's Day, the company said.

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

UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available on New Year's Day, and UPS Store locations may be closed, according to the company's website. Customers are encouraged to check with their local stores 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.

FedEx pickup and delivery services will also not be available on Jan. 1, and FedEx Office locations will also be closed on the day, according to the company's website.

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].