NEW YORK (AP) — The New Year is just around the corner. And as the world prepares to ring in 2024, many are putting the holidays behind them and returning to their normal routines — give or take new resolutions.
If you're planning on grocery shopping or doing other shopping to start the New Year, it's a good idea to double-check store hours. While more stores typically stay open on New Year's Day than on Christmas Day, some chains are still shortening their hours or closing their doors to commemorate the holiday. Some also close their shops earlier on New Year's Eve.
Operations may vary depending on location. If in doubt, call ahead or find out online the opening times of the stores in your area.
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Here's an overview of key store hours and which stores in the US will be open and closed this New Year's Day.
WALMART
Walmart will be open during normal hours on New Year's Day.
GOAL
Target will be open regular hours on New Year's Day.
COSTCO
All Costco warehouses in the US will be closed on New Year's Day.
CVS
Many CVS Pharmacy locations will operate normal hours on New Year's Eve, but some non-24-hour pharmacy locations may have reduced hours. You can call ahead or check local hours online.
WALGREENS
Walgreens will be open regular hours on New Year's Day, but pharmacy hours may vary by location. It's best to find out more online beforehand.
STARBUCKS
Many Starbucks locations will be open on New Year's Day, but hours may vary. The coffee company notes that “stores will occasionally adjust their hours of operation based on business and customer needs” during the holidays. It's best to find out more online beforehand.
What other stores are open on New Year's Day?
Here is a list of other grocery, convenience and retail chains that will be open on New Year's Day:
- Albertsons: Stores are open during regular hours, but pharmacy hours may vary.
- Home Depot: Shops are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m
- IKEA: Shops are open during regular opening hours.
- Jewel Osco: Shops remain open, but most pharmacies remain closed.
- Kroger: Stores will be open during regular opening hours.
- Lowes: Shops are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
- Macy's: Stores are open during regular hours, which may vary by location.
- Meier: Shops are open from 6 a.m. to midnight.
- Rite aid: Shops are open during regular opening hours.
- Safeway: Stores are open during regular hours, but pharmacy hours may vary.
- Sheetz: The shops are open during regular opening hours (24/7).
- 7-Eleven: Most stores are open 24 hours a day (including New Year's Day), but some locations' hours may vary.
Which shops are closed on New Year's Day?
In addition to Costco, here are some other stores closing their doors for New Year's:
- ALDI: Shops are closed.
- Sam's club: Shops are closed.
- Trader Joe's: Shops are closed.