Stores Open On New Year’s Day + New Year’s Eve Store Hours

Maybe you’re short on sparklers. Maybe you need a pair of earrings to match your dress. Maybe you need to top off the guacamole. 

Whatever the reason you might need to make a dash to the store on New Year’s Eve, you’re in luck: Plenty of major retailers are open on both Dec. 31 — even if some of them are operating on limited hours. The same is true on New Year’s Day, with many stores running post-Christmas and New Year’s Day sales. 

Wondering whether a store is open? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day hours of major retailers, grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores, gas stations — even top restaurant chains. Read on for a complete guide to businesses open on New Year’s Eve 2024 and New Year’s Day 2025. 

Table of Contents

• Retail Stores Open New Year’s Day + New Year’s Eve Hours.
• Grocery Stores Open New Year’s Day + New Year’s Eve Hours.
• Stores Closed New Year’s Day.

Stores may have modified hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, while many other  stores are open for regular business.

Stores Open on New Year’s Eve 2024 and New Year’s Day 2025

Note: Hours can vary by store location, so please check with yours to ensure they’re open.

Retail Stores New Year’s Eve Hours and New Year’s Day Hours

We may need sparkling tights or snazzy new shoes for New Year’s Eve. Luckily, there are many retail stores open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

• Academy Sports + Outdoors: Academy stores are expected to operate reduced hours on New Year’s Eve and regular hours on New Year’s Day. 
• Barnes & Noble: Stores will be open but will have amended hours. Most locations we checked are open on New Year’s Eve from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on New Year’s Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Best Buy:  Most stores will be open on both New Year’s Eve (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and New Year’s Day (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Hours vary by location.
• Big Lots: Most locations will be open on  New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day from 9 a.m. through 9 p.m. 
• Costco: Stores will be closed on New Year’s Day. Most locations are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. 
• Dick’s Sporting Goods: This chain will be open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Dollar Tree: Many locations will be open New Year’s Eve from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Jan. 1 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• The Home Depot:  Most Home Depot stores are expected operate regular hours on New Year’s Eve and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
• IKEA: Most IKEA stores will be open on New Year’s Eve from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Stores will operate regular hours on New Year’s Day.
• Kohl’s: Kohl’s will be open New Year’s Eve from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and New Year’s Day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., though hours vary by location.
• Lowe’s: This chain is expected to be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day between the hours of  7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
• Macy’s: Macy’s is expected to be open on New Year’s Eve until 7 p.m. Hours on Jan. 1 are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hours may vary at locations inside malls or shopping centers.
• Michaels: Michaels is expected to be open between 9 a.m. and  6 p.m. local time on New Year’s Eve. They will also be open on New Year’s Day, though some locations may operate on reduced hours.
• Office Depot and OfficeMax: Stores will be open on New Year’s Eve between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Day. 
• Petco: Petco is expected to close by 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve. The company confirmed stores will open an hour later on New Year’s Day at 10 a.m. and close at the regular time.
• PetSmart: This pet superstore is expected to be open on New Year’s Eve from  9 a.m. through 6 p.m. and on New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m.
• Sam’s Club: On New Year’s Eve, stores will open until 6 p.m. Stores are closed on New Year’s Day.
• Target: Target closes at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Stores will operate regular hours on New Year’s Day.
• Ulta: Ulta Beauty locations are expected to be open on New Year’s Eve from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and New Year’s Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Walgreens: Walgreens stores will be open during regular business hours on New Year’s Day. Pharmacy hours vary by location.  All 24-hour locations will remain open 24 hours.
• Walmart: Most Walmart locations will be open normal hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Grocery Stores Open New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve

• Albertsons: Albertsons stores will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. In addition, select pharmacies will be closed or have adjusted hours during those holiday days.
• Cumberland Farms: Stores are open normal hours.

• Food Lion: All stores will be open during normal business hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
• H-E-B: This grocery chain will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Pharmacy and curbside delivery may have limited hours on New Year’s Day.
• Kroger: This chain will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Publix: All Public locations will be open New Year’s Eve during regular hours and close at 9 p.m.  On New Year’s Day, stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
• Safeway: Safeway stores will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.In addition, select pharmacies will be closed or have adjusted hours during those holiday days. 
• Sprouts: On New Year’s Eve, this chain will be open from 7 a.m. through 8 p.m. and on New Year’s Day, they will be open 7 a.m. through 10 p.m.
• Whole Foods: Whole Foods Market stores will be open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day but hours may be limited and will vary by location.

Drugstore Hours Open New Year’s Day

• CVS: All 24-hour locations are open. However, at some locations, pharmacy hours might be limited.
• Rite Aid: All 24-hour locations are open, but hours may vary by location.

• Walgreens: 24-hour locations will be open, but pharmacy hours might be limited.

Gas Station and Convenience Stores Open New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve

• 7-Eleven: Most 7-Eleven stores are open 24 hours. 
• Circle K: Most locations will have normal hours.
• QuikTrip: Stores are open 24 hours.
• Wawa: Most will be open but may have reduced hours.

Stores Closed on New Year’s Day

• ALDI
• Costco
• Banks (Self-service ATMs are open)
• FedEx
• Government buildings
• Hobby Lobby
• Sam’s Club (open until 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve).
• Trader Joe’s
• UPS
• United States Postal Service

Bonus: Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day

Here’s some restaurants’ New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day plans.

• Chili’s: Chili’s will operate regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. 
• Denny’s: Most Denny’s locations will operate regular hours.
• Fogo de Chao: Restaurants are open New Year’s Eve from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. On New Year’s Day, they will be open  11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Hooters: Hooters are open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. On New Year’s Day, they will be open during normal operating hours.
• IHOP: IHOP is open on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
• KFC: KFC is open regular hours on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
• McDonald’s: McDonald’s is open normal hours on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. 
• On the Border: On the Border is open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Panda Express: Panda Express locations operate normal hours on New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve.
• QDOBA: Restaurants are open on New Year’s Eve until 8 p.m. and on New Year’s Day during regular hours.
• Starbucks: Starbucks is open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, though hours vary by location. 
• Wendy’s: Most restaurants will operate regular hours on both days.

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