New Year's Eve costume eyeglasses for sale at a souvenir shop in Times Square.
Some consumers may have to start off the new year without visiting their favorite stores. Several retailers will be closed on New Year's Day or will operate on limited hours.
  • If you plan to start 2024 off with a grocery haul, make sure to check your local store's hours.
  • Many stores operate on reduced hours on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, while others close entirely.
  • Aldi, Costco, Trader Joe's, and many banks and shipping companies will close on New Year's Day. 

If your New Year's resolution involves completely revamping your refrigerator with healthier options, you might be planning a big shopping haul to get ahead. Or perhaps your wallet is full of gift cards you're itching to spend.

Either way, if you're planning a shopping spree — or any sort of outing — over the holiday weekend, you might want to check this list. Some of your favorite stores might shift their hours to honor New Year's, while others are closing entirely.

Most of the information on this list was provided by RetailMeNot. It has been verified by Business Insider.


What stores are closed on New Year's Day 2024?

A photo of some people shopping in the produce section at Trader Joe's
If you want to get a last-minute stockpile of Candy Cane Joe-Joe's, go before New Year's Day because Trader Joe's will be closed.
  • Aldi

  • Costco

  • FedEx

  • Government buildings

  • Most banks

    • ATMs will remain in operation

  • Sam's Club

  • Trader Joe's

  • UPS

  • United States Postal Service

Many places open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day might have adjusted hours. Double-check your local drugstore, supermarket, or restaurant hours before heading out. You can typically find a store's hours by calling or checking its website.

What drugstores are open on New Year's Day?

A photo of a shopper and an employee in an aisle at a CVS pharmacy.
Most major drugstores CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid will stay open on New Year's Day, but pharmacy hours might differ.

*Pharmacy hours might be limited.

  • CVS

  • Rite Aid

  • Walgreens

What gas stations are open on New Year's Day?

A photo of outside a 7-Eleven.
Most convenience stores will be open during normal hours on New Year's Day. So, you can start your year off right with a Slurpee or Polar Pop.
  • 7-Eleven

  • Circle K

  • QuikTrip

  • Wawa

What grocery stores are open on New Year's Day?

A photo of a Publix parking lot
Many major grocery chains will be open on New Year's Day, but some locations might have adjusted hours.

*Pharmacies might be closed or open for limited hours.

  • Albertsons

  • Cumberland Farms

  • Food Lion

  • H-E-B

  • Kroger

  • Publix

  • Safeway

  • Smart & Final

  • Sprouts

  • The Fresh Market

  • Whole Foods

What retail stores are open on New Year's Day 2023?

The outside of a Barnes & Noble.
Get a head start on your 2024 GoodReads challenge because Barnes & Noble will be open on New Year's Day — with adjusted hours.
  • Academy Sports + Outdoors

  • Barnes & Noble

  • Best Buy

  • Big Lots

  • Dick's Sporting Goods

  • Dollar Tree

  • Hobby Lobby

  • Home Depot

  • Ikea

  • Kohl's

  • Lowe's

  • Macy's

  • Michaels

  • Office Depot & OfficeMax

  • Petco

  • Petsmart

  • Target

  • Ulta

  • Walmart

What restaurants are open on New Year's Day?

A photo of the outside of an iHOP
Your favorite chain restaurant or fast food joint will likely remain open for the New Year's holiday weekend.
  • Chick-fil-A

  • Chili's

  • Denny's

  • Fogo de Chao

  • Hooters

  • IHOP

  • In-N-Out Burger

  • KFC

  • McDonald's

  • On The Border

  • Panda Express

  • Qdoba

  • Starbucks

  • Taco Bell

  • The Cheesecake Factory

  • Wendy's

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