STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Well, 2025 has come to a close. It’s New Year’s Day, and time to dive into a new year.
You might be able to get some shopping done, as the Staten Island Mall in New Springville will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Other retailers often stay open to accommodate shoppers who have the day off.
Not much else is open, however, since the day is a federal holiday.
Below is a look at what is open and closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day
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Banks: Closed
Financial Markets: Closed
Government Offices: Closed
Courts: Closed
U.S. Post Offices: Closed
Sanitation No garbage collection, no recycling, no organics collection and no street cleaning today. Residents who normally receive Thursday trash, recycling or curbside compost collection may place their material out at curbside Thursday evening for collection beginning Friday, Dec. 26, according to the city Sanitation Department website.
Residents should expect collection delays, as is common after holidays.
For questions about Sanitation services and holiday schedules, contact 311 or visit nyc.gov/sanitation.
City Parking: Parking meters are not in effect. Alternate side rules are suspended. Stopping, standing and parking are permitted, except in areas where stopping, standing and parking rules are in effect seven days a week (e.g., “No Standing Anytime”).
State Department of Motor Vehicles: Closed
Schools: Closed
MTA buses: Sunday schedule
MTA subways: Sunday schedule
Staten Island Ferry: Holiday schedule. Ferries will operate every 30 minutes throughout the day, departing from each terminal on the hour and half-hour.