What’s Open and Closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2025

The holiday season is wrapping up, but whether it’s the last day of the year or the first, errands often remain on our to-do lists. New Year’s Eve falls on Tuesday this year, and New Year’s Day is on Wednesday, which may impact the operating hours of many businesses. If you’re planning on running errands or shopping, here’s a comprehensive guide to what’s open and closed on these days.

Grocery Stores

Most major grocery store chains will be open on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but many will have reduced hours.

Albertsons Companies: Stores like ACME, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Safeway, and Vons will be open on reduced hours for both days. Some pharmacies in these stores may also operate with limited hours on New Year’s Day. It’s a good idea to check your local store’s schedule before heading out.

Kroger Family Stores: This group, which includes brands like Kroger, Ralphs, Harris Teeter, and King Soopers, will operate during regular hours on both days.

Costco: Closed entirely on New Year’s Day, so plan ahead if you’re a Costco shopper.

Sam’s Club: Open on New Year’s Eve until 6 p.m. but closed on New Year’s Day.

Aldi: Aldi will close early on New Year’s Eve and remain closed on New Year’s Day.

Whole Foods: Most locations will be open with reduced hours on both days.

Trader Joe’s: Stores will close at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and remain closed on New Year’s Day.

Retail Stores

If you’re looking to shop for household items, clothing, or other essentials, most major retail stores will be open, but hours may vary.

Walmart: Open as usual on both days.

Target: Open on both days, though some locations may close early on New Year’s Eve.

Home Depot: Stores will close early at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

Lowe’s: Open until 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

Macy’s: Operating from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and during regular hours on New Year’s Day.

Kohl’s: Open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack: Both will be open with limited hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Pharmacies

If you need to pick up prescriptions or other pharmacy items, check ahead as hours may vary.

CVS Pharmacy: Open on both days, though some locations may operate on limited hours.

Walgreens: Open with reduced hours on New Year’s Eve but closed on New Year’s Day.

Rite Aid: Open on New Year’s Eve but closed on New Year’s Day.

Banks and Financial Services

Banks will mostly follow federal holiday schedules.

Bank Closures: Most banks, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo, will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Stock Market: Both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed for trading on New Year’s Day.

ATM and Mobile Banking: These services remain available even when physical bank branches are closed.

Postal and Shipping Services

Shipping services will be limited around the holidays, so plan accordingly if you need to send or receive packages.

USPS: Mail services will not be running on New Year’s Day.

UPS: Domestic Ground, Air, and International services will operate on New Year’s Eve, but only limited UPS locations will be open. UPS Express Critical will be available on both days.

FedEx: Mostly running normal operations on New Year’s Eve, but FedEx Express, Freight, and Office will offer limited services. On New Year’s Day, FedEx services will be closed except for Custom Critical.

Plan Ahead for the Holiday

As the new year approaches, it’s important to check local store hours and make any necessary preparations in advance. Grocery stores, retail shops, and pharmacies will mostly be open, but reduced hours on New Year’s Eve and closures on New Year’s Day may impact your plans. From everyone adjusting their schedules to celebrate the holiday, it’s a great time to enjoy the festivities while keeping your errands organized.

By being prepared, you can make the most of this special time and start 2025 on the right note. Happy New Year!