New Year’s Day 2025: What’s open, what’s closed on Jan. 1? Walmart, Starbucks, banks, restaurants

It’s out with the old and in with the new as we welcome 2025.

Since it’s a federal holiday, government offices are closed Jan. 1 and mail will not run. Banks are closed but many retailers opt to stay open on New Year’s Day.

Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed on New Year’s Day:

  • Federal offices and courts – Closed
  • State and municipal offices and courts – Closed
  • U.S. Post Office- Closed. Mail will not run on Wednesday except for Priority Mail Express
  • Banks – Closed
  • New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq – Closed
  • UPS – Closed except for UPS Express Critival
  • Fed Ex – Closed except for Custom Critical Services
  • Starbucks – Open but hours will vary

Grocery stores

  • Aldi – Closed New Year’s Day
  • Costco  – Closed New Year’s Day
  • Dollar General – Open 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Kroger – Open, hours may vary
  • Publix – Open but will close early. Some stores will close at 7 p.m., others at 8 p.m.
  • Sam’s Club – Closed
  • Sprout’s – Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Target – Open regular hours 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Trader Joe’s – Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Walmart – Open regular hours, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. in most locations
  • Whole Foods – Opening at 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Drug stores

Drug stores Walgreens and CVS will be open but hours will vary. Check ahead.

Retailers

Most retailers are open on New Year’s Day though many will have holiday schedules. Here’s a look at some retailers that are open New Year’s Day:

  • Bass Pro Shops – 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., varies by store
  • Best Buy – 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Hobby Lobby – 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Home Depot – 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Kohl’s – 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Lowe’s – 7 a.m.-8 p.m.