The problem with having New Year’s Day on a Wednesday is it’s hard to make a long weekend out of it. So before you, perhaps, head back to the office tomorrow, it’s a good day to enjoy some college football—or, if you’re going a bit stir crazy, get out one last time.
Fortunately, there are plenty of places to go. Whether you’re looking to hunt down some last-minute bargains, get an early start on 2025’s holiday shopping, or catch one last movie, there are plenty of options. Hours will vary, of course, and it’s always a good idea to call first to confirm your local stores are open.
Here’s are some of the places you can—and can’t—go.
Which grocery stores are open on New Year’s Day?
7-Eleven
Acme
Albertson’s
BJ’s Wholesale
Food Lion
The Fresh Market
Giant Food Stores
Harris Teeter
Kroger
Pavilions
Publix
Ralphs
Safeway
Stop & Shop
Super King Markets
Vons
Wawa
Wegmans
Whole Foods
Winn-Dixie
Which grocery stores are closed on New Year’s Day?
Trader Joe’s
Which retailers are open on New Year’s Day?
Pretty much any one you can name. Many stores will be offering some deep discounts as they clear out remaining inventories before the Valentine’s Day sales begin.
Among those that will be open are:
Bass Pro Shops
Belk
Best Buy
Big Lots!
Cabela’s
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dollar General
Five Below
GameStop
Gap
Home Depot
Lowes
Macy’s
Marshall’s
Michael’s
Old Navy
PetSmart
Target
T.J. Maxx
Victoria’s Secret
Walmart
World Market
Which retailers are closed on New Year’s Day?
Costco
Sam’s Club
Are banks open on New Year’s Day?
New Year’s Day is a federal holiday, meaning banks will be shut down. As always, online transactions and ATM machines are available, though no deposits will be credited to your account until tomorrow.
Will there be any mail delivery on New Year’s Day?
Nope. The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail to homes. UPS and FedEx will take a day off as well.
Is the stock market open on New Year’s Day?
It’s not. The stock market observes New Year’s Day as a holiday, so the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and bond markets will all be closed. Bitcoin will continue to trade, however.
Are government offices open on New Year’s Day?
They are not, as this is a federal holiday (and, typically, a state holiday).