See unique New Year’s Eve drops across America
Take a virtual tour across the states to see some of the most unique New Year’s Eve drops.
The calendar flips from 2025 to 2026 this week, meaning millions of Americans will be ringing in the new year with friends and family. Consumers who need to pick up some last-minute party supplies are in luck this year.
That’s because most grocery, retail, and restaurant chains will remain open on New Year’s Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, while some will be shutting their doors on New Year’s Day.
If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store to pick up something for your holiday gathering, Walmart will be an option for you this year, as most of the company’s stores will be open their regular operating hours on Dec. 31. Most Walmart stores are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time every day.
When is New Year’s Eve 2025?
New Year’s Eve is on Wednesday, Dec. 31 this year.
What grocery stores are open on New Year’s Eve?
In addition to Walmart, here is a list of grocery stores that will be open on Dec. 31. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- Costco: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sam’s Club: Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Plus members, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Club members
- BJ’s Wholesale: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Kroger family of stores; The Kroger family of stores includes: Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug.
- Food Lion: Regular operating hours
- Target: Stores will close at 9 p.m.
- Publix: Stores will close at 9 p.m.
- Meijer: 6 a.m. to midnight
- Whole Foods: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s: Stores will close at 5 p.m.
- Aldi; Hours vary by location
- Lidl: Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- Harris Teeter: Regular operating hours
- Wegmans: Stores will close at 8 p.m.
- Winn-Dixie and Harveys: Stores will close at 10 p.m.
- Giant Eagle: Stores will close at 9 p.m.
What retail stores are open on New Year’s Eve?
The following retail stores will be open on Dec. 31.
- Target: Stores will close at 9 p.m.
- Kohl’s: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- TJ Maxx: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- HomeGoods: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Marshall’s: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Best Buy: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- JCPenney: Open at 11 a.m., closing times vary by location
- Home Depot: Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- Lowe’s: Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- Ace Hardware: Hours vary by location
- REI: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Bass Pro Shop: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Cabela’s: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Belk: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sephora: Hours vary by location
- IKEA: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Staples: Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- Office Depot: Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- OfficeMax: Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- PetSmart: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Petco: Stores will close at 7 p.m.
- Tractor Supply Co.: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].
