"Time-balls" precede the Times Square New Year's Eve tradition. Balls have been "dropped" since at least the 1830s at England ...

Since its 1907 debut, the New Year's Eve ball drop has become an annual tradition in Times Square. Ring in 2026 remotely and ...

New Year's Day is on Thursday, Jan. 1, this year. Yes, Walmart stores will be open regular hours on Jan. 1, a company ...

Will banks, post offices and shipping services be open on New Year's Day? Here's what you need to know for Thursday, Jan. 1.

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Milwaukee's Department of Public Works is aiding residents with their holiday decoration cleanup by collecting Christmas ...

Watch the Times Square 2026 Webcast for a free—and commercial-free–experience. You can watch the ball drop live starting at 6 ...

The traditional ball will drop at the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. A second celebration will follow just minutes later ...

On New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2026, there is no mail delivery or collection, as the post office observes this day as a holiday.