As the countdown to the New Year of 2026 begins, adjustments to the operating hours of major retailers, supermarkets, and public institutions across the United States are on the horizon.
New Year’s Eve is the last chance for shopping, and on New Year’s Day, some mainstream supermarkets will be closed.
Here is a detailed list of operating hours for New Year’s Eve on Wednesday (December 31) and New Year’s Day on Thursday (January 1):
– Target: Open until 9:00 pm on New Year’s Eve; normal operations on New Year’s Day.
– Macy’s: Regular operating hours for both days.
– Kohl’s: Normal operations on New Year’s Day (10:00 am – 8:00 pm).
– JCPenney: Normal operations on New Year’s Day (11:00 am – 6:00 pm).
– Best Buy: Open until 6:00 pm on New Year’s Eve; normal operations on New Year’s Day.
– IKEA: Regular operating hours on both days.
– Old Navy: Regular operating hours on both days.
– Nordstrom: Regular operating hours on both days.
– The Home Depot: Open until 6:00 pm on New Year’s Eve; normal operations on New Year’s Day (9:00 am – 8:00 pm).
– Lowe’s: Open until 6:00 pm on New Year’s Eve; normal operations on New Year’s Day (9:00 am – 6:00 pm).
– CVS Pharmacy/Walgreens: Stores will operate normally on both days, but the pharmacy services may have limited hours on New Year’s Day.
The majority of chain stores will be open on New Year’s Day including:
Restaurants:
McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, Denny’s, IHOP, Waffle House, Outback Steakhouse, Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
Coffee shops:
Starbucks, Dunkin’, Caribou Coffee.
Convenience stores:
7-Eleven, Circle K, Wawa, QuikTrip.
Financial institutions:
Brick-and-mortar banks, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq.
Government offices:
USPS, government offices, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).