New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day hours: When Target, Walmart, other stores are open, plus who is closed

Kelly Tyko

| USA TODAY
New Year’s Day 2021: Here’s the list of restaurants that are openHere’s what you need to know if you’re looking for restaurants this New Year’s Day.USA TODAYWhether you need groceries or want to pick up a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the end of a trying year and welcome 2021, take note.Many stores will close early Thursday hours before the ball drops and have limited hours Friday for New Year’s Day.Unlike Christmas, many more national chains are open but a few major retailers – Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Costco and Sam’s Club – will be closed Friday. These stores were also closed on New Year’s Day 2020.Amid the coronavirus pandemic, expect some stores to limit the number of shoppers allowed inside.To help plan your last-minute shopping down to the minute, here are New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day store hours for department stores, discount retailers and grocers.Most convenience stores, gas stations and drugstores will also be open but expect most pharmacies to be closed.Restaurants open New Year’s Day 2021:  Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Dunkin’ and many more open FridayShopping malls at risk in 2021:  Malls were struggling before COVID-19 and now have more empty stores. What’s next after the pandemic?New Year’s Eve store hoursCheck with your closest location to confirm hours, as they may vary and not all locations will be open. In some cases, store websites have not been updated to reflect holiday hours, so call your closest location. Store names below link to retailers’ websites.Academy Sports + Outdoors: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Apple: Special store hours are listed at www.apple.com/retail.Athleta: Most stores close at 6 p.m..Barnes & Noble: Most stores close at 6 p.m.Bass Pro Shops: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Banana Republic: Most stores close at 6 p.m.Bath & Body Works: Most stores close at 6 p.m.Bealls Florida: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Bed Bath & Beyond: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Belk: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Best Buy: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Big Lots: Regular hours.BJ’s Wholesale Club: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., but has a senior hour from 8 to 9 a.m.Boscov’s: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Burlington: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.buybuy Baby: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Cabela’s: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Conn’s HomePlus: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Costco: Varies, most clubs close at 6 p.m.CVS: Most stores open regular hours New Year’s Eve, but several have special hours. Pharmacy hours vary.Dick’s Sporting Goods: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Dillard’s: Close at 6 p.m.Dollar General: Hours vary, most open regular hours.Dollar Tree: Varies.DSW: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Dunham’s Sports: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., mall stores follow mall hours.Family Dollar: Varies.Five Below: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Fleet Farm: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.GameStop: Varies, but many open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Gap: Most stores close at 6 p.m.Guitar Center: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Hobby Lobby: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Home Depot: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.HomeGoods: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.IKEA: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.J.C. Penney: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Joann Stores: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Kirkland’s: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Kohl’s: Many stores close at 9 p.m. and open regular hours.Lowe’s: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.Macy’s: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Marshalls: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Menards: Store close at 8 p.m.Michaels: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack: Hours vary and posted at www.nordstrom.com.Office Depot: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Old Navy: Hours vary, but most stores close at 6 or 7 p.m.Party City: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Petco: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.PetSmart: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Raymour & Flanigan: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.REI: Varies.Rite-Aid: Hours vary.Ross: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.rue21: Closes at 6 p.m.Sally Beauty: Stores close at 6 p.m.Sam’s Club: Clubs close at 6 p.m.Shoe Carnival: Most stores close at 6 p.m.Staples: Stores close at 6 p.m.Target: Most stores close at 9 p.m.TJ Maxx: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Ulta: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Walgreens: Most stores open regular hours New Year’s Eve but several have special hours. Pharmacy hours vary.Walmart: Most open regular hours, which vary.World Market: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.New Year’s Eve grocery store hoursHours can vary by location and not all stores have posted holiday hours. Check with your closest location.Acme Market: Close at 8 p.m.Albertsons:  Hours vary with many open regular hours.Aldi: Stores close at 7 p.m.BI-LO: Normal hours.Costco: Varies, most clubs close at 6 p.m.Cub Foods: Varies.Food Lion: Varies.Fresh Market: Stores close at 8 p.m.Fresh Thyme: Stores close at 8 p.m.Giant: Open until 9 p.m.Giant Eagle: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.Harris Teeter: Normal hours.Harveys Supermarket: Normal hours.H-E-B: Regular hours.Hy-Vee: Varies.Instacart: Normal hours.Kroger: Varies.Lowes Foods: Regular hours.Meijer: Most Meijer stores are open 6 a.m. to midnight. From 6 to 8 a.m. Thursday, the store has dedicated shopping time for senior citizens and those with chronic health conditions.Publix: All stores close at 9 p.m.Ralphs: Hours vary.Safeway: Hours vary.Sam’s Club: Clubs close at 6 p.m.ShopRite: Hours vary.Shipt: Delivery times vary.Smart & Final: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.Sprouts Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Stop & Shop: Stores close at 9 p.m.Target: Most stores close at 9 p.m.Trader Joe’s: All locations close at 6 p.m.Walgreens: Most stores open regular hours New Year’s Eve but several have special hours. Pharmacy hours vary.Walmart: Most open regular hours, which vary.Wegmans: Stores close at 8 p.m.Weis Markets: Stores close at 9 p.m.Whole Foods Market: Hours vary, but stores close early.WinCo Foods: Regular hours.Winn-Dixie: Normal hours.Crystals installed on Times Square New Year’s ballWorkers have installed nearly 200 glittering Waterford crystal triangles on Times Square’s New Year’s Eve ball in preparation for a pandemic-limited celebration. (Dec. 28)APNew Year’s Day store hoursCheck with your closest location to confirm hours, as they may vary. In most cases, store names below link to retailers’ websites.Academy Sports + Outdoors: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Apple: Special store hours are listed at www.apple.com/retail.Athleta: Varies.Banana Republic: Varies.Barnes & Noble: Varies.Bass Pro Shops: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Bath & Body Works: Varies.Bealls Florida: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Bed Bath & Beyond: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Belk: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Best Buy: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Big Lots: Regular hours.BJ’s Wholesale Club: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., but has a senior hour from 9 to 10 a.m.Boscov’s: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Burlington: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.buybuy Baby: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Cabela’s: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Conn’s HomePlus: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Costco: Closed.CVS: Most stores open regular hours New Year’s Day, but several have special hours. Most pharmacies are closed.Dick’s Sporting Goods: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Dillard’s: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Dollar General: Hours vary, most open regular hours.Dollar Tree: Varies.DSW: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Dunham’s Sports: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., mall stores follow mall hours.Family Dollar: Varies.Five Below: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Fleet Farm: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.GameStop: Closed.Gap: Varies.Guitar Center: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Hobby Lobby: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Home Depot: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Home Goods: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.IKEA: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.J.C. Penney: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Joann Stores: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Kirkland’s: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Kohl’s: Many stores close at 9 p.m. and open regular hours.Lowe’s: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Macy’s: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Marshalls: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Menards: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.Michaels: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack: Hours vary and posted at www.nordstrom.com.Office Depot: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Old Navy: Hours vary, but many stores close at 6 or 7 p.m.Party City: Noon to 5 p.m.Petco: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.PetSmart: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Raymour & Flanigan: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.REI: Varies.Rite-Aid: Hours vary.Ross: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.rue21: Closes at 6 p.m.Sally Beauty: Stores close at 6 p.m.Sam’s Club: Closed.Shoe Carnival: Many stores close at 7 p.m.Staples: Varies, most stores open Sunday hours for the holiday.Target: Most open regular hours, which vary.TJ Maxx: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Ulta: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Walgreens: Most stores open regular hours New Year’s Day, but several have special hours and most pharmacies are closed.Walmart: Most open regular hours, which vary.World Market: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.New Year’s Day grocery store hoursHours can vary by location and not all stores have posted holiday hours. Check with your closest location.Acme Market: Most stores open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Albertsons: Hours vary.Aldi: Closed.BI-LO: Normal hours.Costco: Closed.Cub Foods: Varies.CVS: Most stores open regular hours New Year’s Day, but several have special hours. Most pharmacies are closed.Food Lion: Varies.Fresh Market: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Fresh Thyme: Regular hours.Giant: Regular hours.Giant Eagle: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Harris Teeter: Normal hours.Harveys Supermarket: Normal hours.H-E-B: Regular hours.Hy-Vee: Varies.Instacart: Normal hours.Kroger: Varies.Lidl: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Lowes Foods: Stores will open at 7 a.m.Meijer: Most Meijer stores are open 6 a.m. to midnight.Publix: Varies. Many stores will close at 7 p.m. Ralphs: Hours vary.Safeway: Hours vary.Sam’s Club: Closed.ShopRite: Hours vary.Shipt: Delivery times vary.Smart & Final: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.Sprouts Farmers Market: Regular.Stop & Shop: Regular hours.Target: Most open regular hours, which vary.Trader Joe’s: Closed.Walgreens: Most stores open regular hours, but several have special hours and most pharmacies are closed.Walmart: Most open regular hours, which vary.Wegmans: Stores open at 6 a.m.Weis Markets: Regular hours.Whole Foods Market: Hours vary, but stores close early.WinCo Foods: Regular hours.Winn-Dixie: Normal hours.Convenience stores open New Year’s Eve and New York’s DayThe following chains have locations open both Thursday and Friday. Hours can vary.7-ElevenCasey’s General StoreCircle KCumberland FarmsLove’s Travel StopsPilot Flying JQuickChekRaceTracSheetzSpeedwayTravelCenters of AmericaWawaGot a gift card for Christmas?: Here’s how to easily check the balance, protect it and other gift card tipsFollow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko

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