Major retailers will operate on New Year's Day with some under modified schedules. Government offices, banks, and select national chains remain shuttered for the federal holiday. Shoppers should verify local store hours before venturing out, as schedules vary widely by location.
Government and Financial Institutions Close
Government buildings, post offices, courts, and schools will be closed on New Year's Day. U.S. stock markets and banks will close Thursday but reopen Friday.Shipping Services Suspended
Standard FedEx and UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available on New Year's Day. Customers should check their local store for more information.Major Retailers Operate With Adjusted Hours
Walmart will be open on New Year's Day, but may have modified hours. Customers should check their local store's website for hours.Target stores will operate on New Year's Day but may have modified hours. Local store websites provide specific schedules.
Macy's will be open on New Year's Day, but may have modified hours. Store-specific information is available on the company's website.
Kohl's plans to operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., though hours may vary by location. Customers can verify schedules through local store websites.
CVS will be open on New Year's Day, but may have modified hours. Customers can call their local store or check store and pharmacy hours on the CVS Pharmacy website.
Walgreens will be open on New Year's Day but may have modified hours. Customers should check their local store for more information, including whether or not the pharmacy is open.
Grocery Stores Maintain Wide Availability
Most national grocery store chains will operate on New Year's Day, but some may have modified hours. In-store pharmacies tend to be closed for the holiday, and customers should check local stores for details.National chains that are closed for New Year's Day include Trader Joe's, Aldi, Costco, and Sam's Club.
Whole Foods stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wegmans stores open at 6 a.m., with some New York locations opening at 7 a.m.
BJ's Wholesale Club will operate from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Publix stores open at regular hours with most closing early at 7 p.m., except for select stores, which will close at 8 p.m. Local hours can be found here.
Giant Eagle stores will be open but will close at 5 p.m., with pharmacies closing at 3 p.m. Local hours can be found here.
Food Lion stores are open during normal business hours, though all pharmacies are closed.
Harris Teeter stores will operate during normal business hours.
Harveys Supermarket stores operate during normal business hours, according to the retailer.
Kroger stores will be open, though hours may vary, according to the chain.
Stop and Shop stores will operate during normal business hours, with pharmacies closed.
Winn-Dixie stores open during normal business hours.
Stores under the Albertsons banner, including ACME, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Safeway, Shaws, Tom Thumb Grocery Stores, and Vons, will be open with some operating under reduced hours. Pharmacies may be open with reduced hours, and customers are advised to check local hours before going.
Big-Box and Home Improvement Retailers
Best Buy stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.IKEA stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., as usual.
Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated. Select stores may be open, but a majority will be closed.
Home Depot will open regular hours New Year’s Eve but close early at 6 p.m. Stores will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. New Year’s Day, according to the company’s website.
Menards stores open at 8 a.m. and close at their regular time, which varies by location.
Lowe’s will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check the company’s website for local hours.
Department Stores and Discount Chains
JCPenney stores will open at 11 a.m., with closing times varying by location.Belk stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dillard's stores will be open, though hours may vary by location.
Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores will be open with hours varying by location.
Dollar General stores will be open during normal business hours.
Dollar Tree stores will operate from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Burlington stores will mostly be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., though hours may vary.
Off-Price and Specialty Retailers
TJ Maxx stores will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Marshalls stores will operate from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
HomeGoods stores will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
HomeSense stores will operate from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ross Stores' hours vary by location, according to the discount retailer.
Sierra stores will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sporting Goods and Outdoor Retailers
DICK'S Sporting Goods stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.REI stores will operate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, according to the outdoor retailer.
Craft and Hobby Stores
Hobby Lobby stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Michaels stores will operate from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Convenience Stores Maintain Service
Most 7-Eleven stores will remain open 24/7, local hours can be found here.Pilot Flying J stores are open 24 hours, local hours can be found here.
Casey's stores will be open during normal business hours.
Wawa stores are open, though hours may vary.
GetGo, Kum & Go, QuickChek, Turkey Hill, Cumberland Farms, and additional convenience store chains will be open during normal business hours.