Are grocery stores open on New Year’s Day? Walmart and Target hours confirmed as others close up shop

LAST-minute shopping on New Year’s Day can be challenge, but some stores are keeping their doors open.

Both Walmart and Target have confirmed their store hours for the holiday while others are closing shop for the day.

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Target will be closing at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

However, on New Year’s Day, the store will adhere to regular hours —which varies by location.

Walmart will adhere to its regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Regular hours vary by store location.

Dollar General also will adhere to its regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Again, regular hours may vary by store.

Publix will be closing at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

And on New Year’s Day, Publix will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

CLOSED FOR BUSINESS

Many stores often stay open on New Year’s Day to capitalize on post-holiday sales.

Customers can take advantage of discounted items and remaining inventory and benefit from special holiday deals, which can produce significant revenue for retailers.

Retailers know that some customers might need to purchase essentials for New Year’s Eve celebrations or the following days.

Many retailers feel that if other stores in their area are open, they might feel pressure to stay open as well to not lose potential customers. Despite this sentiment, some retailers are closing shop for the holiday.

Aldi will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve for last-minute grocery shopping.

However, it will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Sam’s Club has also confirmed that it will close at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Opening times vary by location.

But Sam’s Club will be closed on New Year’s Day.

SPENDING HABITS

According to Adobe Analytics, consumers spent $77.4 billion online from November 1 through November 24, up 9.6% from 2023, as reported by Yahoo! Life.

Consumers continued to shop through Thanksgiving weekend.

Online sales on Black Friday reached new heights as consumers spent over $10 billion online — up over 10% from last year — according to the report.

According to Adobe Analytics, consumers spent $13.3 billion online on Cyber Monday.

From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET, shoppers spent nearly $16 million online every minute.

Meanwhile, Sam’s Club confirms it will close down all 600 locations for entire day – and Aldi won’t be any help.

And Aldi confirms it will close all 2,458 locations in the US for an entire day – make sure you have alternative plans.