As 2024 draws to a close and the new year approaches, many people are busy preparing for lively New Year’s Eve celebrations and parties to welcome the arrival of the new year. On New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, many grocery stores and retail shops will either be open for business or at least operate for a day to meet the last-minute needs of customers.
This year, New Year’s Eve falls on a Tuesday and New Year’s Day on a Wednesday. It is important to note that while some stores will open, the specific operating hours may be adjusted. Therefore, it is advisable to call ahead or check online for the operating hours of nearby stores before heading out.
Additionally, if you need to send packages, planning ahead might be a good idea as postal services will also have adjustments during these two days.
Here is the operating information for major retailers, banks, and postal services on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day:
Costco:
Costco will be open from 9 am to 6 pm on New Year’s Eve but closed on New Year’s Day.
Albertsons Companies:
Stores under Albertsons Companies (ACME, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, and Vons) will operate on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but with shortened hours. The company advises customers to check with local stores for operating hours.
Kroger:
Most Kroger stores will operate normally on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but some store hours may vary.
Sam’s Club:
Open on New Year’s Eve but will close early (closing at 6 pm); closed on New Year’s Day.
Aldi:
Open on New Year’s Eve with varying hours depending on the location; closed on New Year’s Day.
Walmart:
Normal operating hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Whole Foods:
Most Whole Foods stores will open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day but with limited hours.
Trader Joe’s:
Open until 5 pm on New Year’s Eve; closed on New Year’s Day.
Target:
Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with some stores closing early on New Year’s Eve.
Lowe’s:
Closing at 6 pm on New Year’s Eve; operating from 9 am to 6 pm on New Year’s Day.
Home Depot:
Closing early at 6 pm on New Year’s Eve, open from 9 am to 6 pm on New Year’s Day.
Macy’s:
Operating hours from 10 am to 7 pm on New Year’s Eve; normal operating hours on New Year’s Day.
Kohl’s:
Operating hours from 9 am to 7 pm on New Year’s Eve; operating hours from 10 am to 8 pm on New Year’s Day.
Publix:
Open on New Year’s Eve, but some stores may close early. Operating on New Year’s Day as well.
CVS Pharmacy:
Most stores will operate on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with possible limited hours.
Walgreens:
Most stores open on New Year’s Eve, but with limited hours; closed on New Year’s Day.
Rite Aid:
Open on New Year’s Eve; closed on New Year’s Day.
Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, and Citibank confirmed to “USA Today” that their branches will operate on New Year’s Eve, but some banks will have shortened hours.
On New Year’s Day, most banks will not provide teller services. However, you can use mobile banking services and ATMs.
The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ do not trade on New Year’s Day.
USPS will not be sending or delivering mail on New Year’s Day.
For UPS, only pre-arranged pick-up services for air and international air on New Year’s Eve will be provided if arranged before December 26, but ground pick-up services will not be available. Limited UPS office locations will be open on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. UPS will continue to provide UPS Express Critical service on these two days.
FedEx will provide most pick-up and delivery services on New Year’s Eve, but FedEx Express, Freight, and office services will be limited, and local offices may close early. FedEx will not provide service on New Year’s Day, except for Custom Critical service.
(This article referenced reports from CNN and “USA Today.”)