2025–2026 Holiday Shopping: Which Stores Are Open on New Year’s Eve and Day

By Gao Yun

If you forgot to buy champagne or suddenly need some party supplies to welcome 2026, it’s best to check the business hours of local stores before heading out.

Overall, most retail chains will operate normally on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31, though many stores may close earlier than usual. The situation is similar for restaurants and grocery stores. If you plan to start 2026 with some shopping on New Year’s Day, January 1, most retail stores will remain open.

Below is a summary of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day hours for major supermarkets and retailers, compiled from The Hill and USA Today.

Customers pump gas at a Costco Wholesale gas station on Dec.12, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Image: Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

Stores open on New Year’s Eve but closed on New Year’s Day

Ace Hardware – Most stores open on New Year’s Eve, closed on New Year’s Day. Check the website for specific hours.
Aldi – Closes at 7 PM on New Year’s Eve; closed all day January 1.
Costco – New Year’s Eve hours: 10 AM–6 PM; closed January 1.
Kroger Pharmacies – Stores open both days, but pharmacies close early on New Year’s Eve and all day January 1. Check online for details.
Sam’s Club – Open on New Year’s Eve, closed January 1.
Trader Joe’s – Closes early on New Year’s Eve, usually 5 PM, and closed January 1. Hours on the website.

Stores open both on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Athleta – Hours vary by location; check online.
Banana Republic – Hours available on the website.
Best Buy – May close early on New Year’s Eve; confirm online.
Cabela’s/Bass Pro Shops – New Year’s Eve: 9 AM–6 PM; January 1: 9 AM–9 PM.
CVS – Some stores and pharmacies may have reduced hours; check online.
Dick’s Sporting Goods – 10 AM–7 PM both days.
Dollar General – Open normal hours both days; check online.
Gap – Hours on the website.
Giant Eagle – Hours vary: New Year’s Eve supermarket closes 9 PM, pharmacy 5 PM; January 1 supermarket 5 PM, pharmacy 9 AM–3 PM. Express stores normal hours both days.
Hobby Lobby – 9 AM–5:30 PM both days.
Home Depot – May close early on New Year’s Eve and open later on January 1; check online.
HomeGoods/HomeSense – 9:30 AM–6 PM both days.
IKEA – Open both days; early closure on New Year’s Eve.
Kohl’s – Hours may change; check ahead.
Kroger Stores – Early closure on New Year’s Eve; normal hours January 1. Pharmacies: until 5 PM New Year’s Eve, closed January 1.
Lowe’s – May close early on New Year’s Eve, open later on January 1. Check website.
Macy’s – New Year’s Eve: 10 AM–7 PM; January 1: normal hours.
JCPenney – Opens 11 AM on New Year’s Eve; closing varies by location.
Belk – New Year’s Eve: 10 AM–7 PM.
Marshalls – 9:30 AM–6 PM both days.
Old Navy – Hours vary; check online.
Petco – May have shortened hours both days; check website.
PetSmart – New Year’s Eve closes 6 PM; January 1: 10 AM–6 PM.
Publix – Open both days with adjusted hours. New Year’s Eve: 9 PM close; January 1: reduced hours.
REI – Open both days; hours may be shortened.
Sierra – 9:30 AM–6 PM both days.
Target – May close early on New Year’s Eve; some internal services (like pharmacy) may be closed January 1.
TJ Maxx – 9:30 AM–6 PM both days.
Walgreens – Open both days; pharmacy hours may differ on January 1.
Walmart – Open both days; some internal services (pharmacy, vision center) may close early.
Wegmans – New Year’s Eve: early closure for stores and pharmacy; January 1 stores open, pharmacy closed.
Whole Foods – New Year’s Eve: 8 AM–9 PM; January 1: 9 AM–8 PM.

Shoppers at the Walmart Supercenter in Burbank during Walmart’s multi-week Annual Deals Shopping Event in Burbank Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. (Image: Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Friendly tips

Whether shopping on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, it’s best to check the specific hours of your target store and its internal services. Most stores will resume normal hours by Friday, Jan. 2.