New Year's Day will affect businesses and services in Nova Scotia on Jan. 1.

Under Nova Scotia's Retail Business Designated Day Closing Act, some retail businesses must be closed Jan. 1, including malls, big-box stores and grocery stores.

There are exceptions, including drug stores, gas stations and grocery stores less than 4,000 square feet.

Many businesses and services will also have reduced hours ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations on Dec. 31. 

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting resident…