New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Hours for Retailers, Pharmacies, and Services
Whether it’s the first or last day of the year, there are always some errands to run. New Year’s Eve is on Tuesday and New Year’s Day is on Wednesday, but what will be open and closed on these days?
Many retailers, grocery stores, and pharmacies will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, although some may have modified hours. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed on these two days:
Retailers:
* Albertsons Companies, including ACME, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, and Vons, will be open on New Year’s Eve and Day on reduced hours. Some store pharmacies will be open on select hours on New Year’s Day.
* Kroger family stores, including Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Harris Teeter, Jay C, King Soopers, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Owen’s, Pay Less, Pick ‘n Save, QFC, Ralphs, and Smith’s, will be open during regular hours.
* Aldi will close early on New Year’s Eve and is closed on New Year’s Day. Most Whole Foods stores will be open for limited hours on both days. Specialty grocer Trader Joe’s is open until 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year’s Day.
* Walmart stores will be open as usual. Target will also be open for both days, though some stores may close early on New Year’s Eve.
* Macy’s is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and is open during regular hours on New Year’s Day. Kohl’s will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack will be open with limited hours both days.
Pharmacies:
* CVS Pharmacy locations will be open, though some may be on limited hours. Most Walgreens will operate on limited hours on New Year’s Eve and close on New Year’s Day. Rite Aid will be open on New Year’s Eve and close on New Year’s Day.
Banks and Financial Institutions:
* Most banks follow the Federal Reserve banking holidays, so most teller services will be closed on New Year’s Day. As always, mobile banking services and ATMs are available. Bank of America and Wells Fargo locations will be closed on New Year’s.
Services:
* USPS will not be sending or delivering mail on New Year’s Day. Only UPS Domestic Ground, Air, and International will be operating on New Year’s Eve, with limited UPS locations open on both days. UPS Express Critical is available for both. FedEx will mostly operate as normal on New Year’s Eve, but FedEx Express, Freight, and Office will have limited service. FedEx will be closed for New Year’s Day, except for its Custom Critical service.
Note that hours may vary by location, so it’s always a good idea to check with your local store or service for specific hours before heading out.