Seasonal & Holidays

Happy 2015, Long Beach: What's Open, Closed New Year's Day

National holiday means the governments are closed, but much of the rest of the retail world is open.

Happy New Year, Long Beach!

New Year’s Day is a national holiday: Here’s what’s open and closed on Thursday:

All state, federal and local governmental offices are closed. There is no mail delivery. There is no garbage pickup Thursday, but it returns to normal schedule on Friday.

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Banks and the New York financial markets are closed. The ATMs should work.

Long Beach Library is closed Thursday. It will reopen for normal hours Friday.

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Long Beach schools are closed, as well; students return to classes on Monday.

The LIRR is operating on a holiday schedule. Get schedules here.

Many retail stores and most restaurants are generally open. Holiday hours may apply, particularly at area malls.

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