As New Year’s Day approaches, many people wonder about the operating hours of their favorite stores. Knowing which retailers are open can be crucial for last-minute grocery needs or forgotten ingredients for your New Year’s feast. This article focuses on whether Food Lion and other stores will be open on New Year’s Day.
Grocery Stores Open on New Year’s Day
Many grocery stores adjust their hours on holidays, but some remain open to serve customers. Here’s a look at the New Year’s Day hours for several major grocery chains:
- Acme Markets: Most stores operate on limited hours during holidays. Check their local store page for specific hours.
- Albertsons: This includes Albertsons-owned stores like Safeway, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw’s, Vons, and Tom Thumb. These stores and their pharmacies will have reduced hours on New Year’s Day. Check with your local store for specific hours.
- CVS Pharmacy: Most CVS locations will be open on New Year’s Day, but some might have reduced hours. Check your local store’s hours on the CVS website.
- Food Lion: All Food Lion stores will be open with regular hours on New Year’s Day.
- Giant Food: Giant Food stores, gas stations, and Giant pick-up services will operate during regular hours. Pharmacies will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for 24-hour pharmacies.
- Kroger: Most Kroger locations operate during their normal hours on New Year’s Day, but hours may vary.
- Publix: All Publix stores are open, but hours vary by location. Check ahead for specific hours.
- Rite Aid (stores only): Stores will be open on New Year’s Day, but pharmacies will be closed. Check your local store for their specific hours.
- Sheetz: Sheetz stores operate 365 days a year, with all services available 24/7.
- Stop & Shop (stores, fuel only): Stores and fuel stations operate during regular hours on New Year’s Day. However, in-store pharmacies are closed.
- Target: Target locations will operate on a normal schedule on January 1st.
- Walmart: All Walmart stores will operate during normal business hours.
- Whole Foods: All Whole Foods stores are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fast Food Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day
If you’re looking for a quick bite on New Year’s Day, many fast-food restaurants will be open.
- Chick-fil-A: Restaurants are open, but operating hours may be limited. Check your local Chick-fil-A on their app or website.
- Chili’s: All Chili’s restaurants are open on New Year’s Day.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill: Restaurants are open with regular hours.
- Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, others): Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze, and Eddie V’s restaurants are open with regular hours.
- Dunkin’: Locations are open, but check the Dunkin’ Mobile App to confirm your local store’s hours.
- IHOP: Restaurants are open, but hours of operation may vary. Check with your local IHOP.
- Outback Steakhouse: Restaurants are open, but hours may vary. Check with your local restaurant.
- Starbucks: Store hours vary by location. Check the Starbucks app or website store locator.
Stores Closed on New Year’s Day
Some stores choose to close their doors on New Year’s Day. These include:
- ALDI: Stores are closed on New Year’s Day.
- Costco: Stores are closed on New Year’s Day.
- Rite Aid (pharmacies): Rite Aid pharmacies will be closed, though stores will be open.
- Stop & Shop (pharmacies): In-store pharmacies are closed, although stores and fuel stations will be open.
Other Services on New Year’s Day
- Banks: Banks are closed on New Year’s Day.
- Post Office: All U.S. Postal Service locations are closed on New Year’s Day.
- Shipping Services: DHL and UPS are also closed. FedEx locations and operations are closed, except for FedEx Custom Critical® services.
- Stock Market: The New York Stock Exchange will be closed on New Year’s Day.
Plan Ahead for Your New Year’s Day
Knowing the operating hours of stores and services can help you plan your New Year’s Day accordingly. While Food Lion is open on New Year’s Day with regular hours, other stores may have limited hours or be closed altogether. Always check with your local stores for their specific hours to avoid any inconvenience. Remember to check online or call ahead to confirm before heading out.
