New Year’s Eve 2022 – the last day before we welcome 2023 – is Dec. 31.

Many will fill the night with social gatherings, fireworks and watching the ball drop to celebrate the arrival of the new year.

New Year’s Eve is not a federal holiday but the next day, New Year’s Day, is. Since New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day fall on a weekend this year, the observed holiday for New Year’s Day will take place on Jan. 2, 2023.

Here is everything you need to know about what’s open and what’s closed on New Year’s Eve 2022.

US Post office – Open, mail will run Saturday, Dec. 31. Post offices are closed on Sunday and then again on Monday, Jan. 2 in recognition of the holiday. No mail will run.

Fed Ex, UPS – Some services limited. FedEx Freight, FedEx Ground and FedEx Ground Economy closed; UPS  delivering on a modified schedule.

Banks – Most banks are open on New Year’s Eve but check ahead for special hours.

Financial markets– Stock and bond markets are closed on Saturdays so won’t be open New Year’s Eve.

Grocery stores – Most grocery stores will be open though some will be closing early.

• Aldi  – 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; varies by store
• Costco  – 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Pubix – Open regular hours, close 9 p.m.
• Sam’s Club  – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Target  – 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Trader Joe’s  – 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Walmart  – regular hours
• Whole Foods  – 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Restaurants

Most restaurants, including national chains like McDonald’s will be open New Year’s Eve.

What time do stores close on New Year’s Eve 2022?

Shoppers should ultimately check with their local store as hours vary by location.

Below is a roundup of major stores’ hours for New Year’s Eve 2022.

• Bass Pro Shops  – 9 a.m – 6 p.m.; varies by store
• Bath & Body Works  – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; varies by store
• Bed Bath & Beyond  – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Best Buy  – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Big Lots  – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• CVS  – varies by store
• Dick’s Sporting Goods  – 9 a.m – 7 p.m.
• Dollar Tree  – 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; varies by store
• Hobby Lobby  – 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Home Depot  – 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Kohl’s  – 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; varies by store
• Lowe’s  – 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Marshalls  – 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Old Navy  – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Petco  – 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; varies by store
• PetSmart  – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; varies by store
• Rite Aid  – varies by store
• Starbucks  – varies by store
• T.J. Maxx  – 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Ulta Beauty  – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Victoria’s Secret  – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; varies by store
• Walgreens  – varies by store