New Year’s Day 2021: Do I have to pay to park in Harrisburg? Are liquor stores open? Updated Jan 01, 2021; Posted Jan 01, 2021 The United States Courthouse is seen, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, in Williamsport, Pa. Federal offices and courthouses are closed on New Year's Day 2021 on Friday, Jan. 1.AP Photo/Mark Scolforo Facebook Share The first day of 2021 falls on a Friday. As you would expect, most government offices, banks and libraries are closed. About the only thing open will be retail stores and some grocery stores including Giant, Wegmans and Weis. Here is a rundown of what we were able to determine regarding what is closed on New Year’s Day.