Grocery Stores

Most grocery chains are set to welcome shoppers, but be mindful of adjusted hours. Albertsons Companies—including ACME, Safeway, Vons, and others—will be open with reduced hours on both days. Pharmacy hours may vary, so it's wise to check locally. Kroger and its affiliates (like Dillons and Fred Meyer) will operate during regular hours, but note that Costco will not be open at all on New Year’s Day, and Sam's Club will close at 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Aldi closes early on New Year’s Eve and remains closed on New Year’s Day, while Trader Joe's will shut its doors at 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve.

Retail Stores

Need to shop for last-minute gifts or items for your celebration? Walmart and Target will maintain regular hours, but some Target locations may close early on New Year's Eve. Most Home Depot and Lowe’s stores will close by 6 p.m. that evening and will open only from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. the following day. Big retailers like Macy's and Kohl's will operate on modified hours—Macy's from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and Kohl's from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. later. Nordstrom stores are operational but check for limited hours.

Pharmacies

For those in need of prescriptions or health supplies, CVS and Walgreens will have some locations open on New Year’s Eve but may limit hours and will be closed on New Year’s Day. Rite Aid will follow a similar schedule.

Financial Services

Banking services may be limited, as most banks observe the Federal Reserve holidays and will be closed on New Year's Day. However, mobile banking and ATM services remain available. Major banks like Bank of America and Wells Fargo will not be open on January 1.

Postal Services

Do not expect any mail delivery on New Year’s Day, as USPS will be closed. UPS will have limited operations on both days, and while FedEx will be functioning normally on New Year’s Eve, expect restricted service on New Year’s Day except through their Custom Critical service.

Conclusion

Plan accordingly and ensure you stock up on essentials! Don't let limited hours spoil your New Year celebrations—check your local stores before heading out.