This is a perfect time of the year to welcome the New Year with a bottle of champagne and a great time to throw in a New Year’s Eve 2017 party. Be sure to stock up on edibles and snacks for the evening, keeping in mind that some stores may not follow their regular hours of operations, and it is best to head out to the stores open today.
Are you planning to head over to Starbucks, Target or maybe Walmart? Great! It may be a good thing to check their hours of operations first. Continuing with the holiday festive spirit, Starbucks has come up with a limited edition Tuxedo Beverage collection which will be available only till December 31. So, Starbucks lovers should definitely head over there for this item, while quantities last.
Here’s a list of stores open today, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
Stores Open today, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
| Store/Restaurant | Closing Hours |
|---|---|
| Walmart | Regular stores close at 8:00 p.m. (Supercenters open all night) |
| Target | Closes at 9:00 p.m. |
| Starbucks | Closes at 9:00 p.m. |
| Aldi | Closes at 7:00 p.m. |
| Costco | Closes at 6:00 p.m. |
| Best Buy | Closes at 7:00 p.m. |
| Fresh Market | Closes at 8:00 p.m. |
| Dollar General | Open regular hours (a good idea to check with the local store) |
| Home Depot | Closes at 7:00 p.m. |
| Sprouts | Closes at 8:00 p.m. |
| Whole Foods | Closes at 10:00 p.m. |
| Publix | Closes at 9:00 p.m. |
| Kmart | Closes at 9:00 p.m. |
| Kohl’s | Closes at 9:00 p.m. |
| Lowe’s | Closes at 6:00 p.m. |
| Trader Joe’s | Closes at 6:00 p.m. |
| IKEA | Closes at 9:00 p.m. (Some stores may close early on New Year’s Eve) |
| CVS | The 24-hour locations of the drugstore chain will be open as per their normal hours. Other locations will stay open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. |
| Rite Aid | Will be open as per normal hours on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Some 24-hour locations might close earlier or be open later. |
| Toys “R” Us | Will be open as per normal hours on both New Year’s Eve and Day. |
| Walgreens | The locations of this pharmacy chain that are open 24 hours will be open as per normal business hours. The other locations will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
Head to the store of your choice, and check out the stores open today, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day for a hassle-free shopping experience.
With the varying holiday hours, it would be best to make phone calls and confirm whether the local store is open before you head out for shopping. Ring in New Year’s Eve 2017 with revelry and enjoy shopping at your favorite stores.
Sources:
Gore, L., “Walmart, Target, grocery stores New Year’s Eve hours 2017: Are stores closing early on Dec. 31?,” Al web site, December 29, 2016; http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2016/12/walmart_target_grocery_stores.html.
Close, K., “These Restaurants and Stores Are Open on New Year’s Eve and Day,” Time web site, December 28, 2016; http://time.com/money/4618575/new-years-eve-day-restaurants-stores-open/
