The New Year is upon us. If you’re planning on doing any shopping to kick off 2024, it’s wise to double check stores’ hours. While more businesses typically stay open on New Year’s Day compared to Christmas Day, a handful of chains still cut back on hours or shut their doors to commemorate the holiday.
Operations can vary by location. When in doubt, call ahead or check hours of stores in your neighborhood online.
Here’s a rundown of which businesses are open and closed in the U.S. this New Year’s Day.
- Walmart is open with normal hours.
- Target is open with regular operating hours.
- All Costco warehouses in the U.S. are closed.
- Many CVS Pharmacy locations will operate with normal hours, but some non-24 locations may have reduced hours.
- Walgreens will be open with regular hours, but pharmacy hours can vary by location.
- Many Starbucks locations will be open, but hours can vary — with the coffee company noting that “stores may occasionally adjust their hours based on business and customer needs” throughout the holiday season.
- Albertsons stores are open with regular hours, but pharmacy openings may vary.
- Home Depot is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- IKEA stores are open with regular hours.
- Jewel-Osco stores will be open, but most pharmacies will be closed.
- Kroger supermarkets will be open with regular hours.
- Lowe’s is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Macy’s stores are open with regular hours, which may vary by location.
- Meijer is open from 6 a.m. to midnight.
- Rite Aid stores are open with regular hours.
- Safeway supermarkets are open with regular hours, but pharmacy hours may vary.
- Sheetz stores are open with regular hours (24/7).
- Most 7-Eleven stores are open 24/7, but some locations’ hours can vary.
Who is closed on New Year’s Day?
In addition to Costco, here are some other businesses that close their doors for New Year’s Day:
- ALDI
- Sam’s Club
- Trader Joe’s
