Stores Open on New Year's Day 2026: Your Shopping Guide

Dec 29, 2025: Planning a New Year's Day brunch or need emergency supplies? While many businesses close to ring in 2026, major retailers often keep their doors open. Here is the confirmed list of store hours for January 1, 2026.

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Major Retailers

• Walmart: Open. most Supercenters will operate normal hours (6 AM - 11 PM).
• Target: Open. Most locations will follow regular hours (8 AM - 10 PM).
• Costco: CLOSED. As always, Costco observes the holiday.
• Sam's Club: CLOSED.

Coffee & Fast Food

• Starbucks: Open. However, hours are reduced. Expect most cafes to open later (around 7 AM) and close earlier (6 PM). Store-within-a-store locations (like in Target) follow store hours.
• Dunkin': Open. Hours vary heavily by franchise.
• McDonald's: Most corporate stores are open; franchises vary.

Grocery Stores

• Kroger / Ralphs / Fred Meyer: Open (Regular Hours).
• Whole Foods: Open (Modified Hours, usually 9 AM - 8 PM).
• Trader Joe's: CLOSED.
• Aldi: CLOSED.

Pharmacies

• CVS: Many 24-hour locations remain open. Regular stores may have shortened hours.
• Walgreens: 24-hour stores open; non-24 hour stores mostly open 9 AM - 5 PM.

Tip: Always check the specific "Store Locator" on the official website before driving out, as hours can change due to staffing.

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