As New Year’s Eve 2024 approaches, it’s important to know which businesses will remain open and their adjusted hours. Whether you’re planning to return a gift, grab a quick meal, or handle last-minute errands, this guide covers everything from financial centers to restaurants and grocery stores.
Banks and Financial Centers
- Banks: Open for regular business hours as New Year’s Eve falls on a Tuesday, which is not a federal holiday.
- Stock Market: Both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will operate during regular trading hours (9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST). However, the bond market will close early at 2 p.m. EST.
- New Year’s Day Closures: Most banks, the NYSE, and Nasdaq will remain closed on January 1.
Major Retailers
If you’re planning to shop or return items, most major stores will be open but may close earlier than usual. Here are some details:
- Target: Stores will close at 9 p.m.
- Walmart: Operating regular business hours.
- Costco: Open during regular hours.
- Sam’s Club: Closing early at 6 p.m.
- Publix: Open at regular times but will close at 7 p.m.
- ALDI: Limited hours; check the store locator for specifics.
- Giant Food: Closing at 9 p.m.; pharmacies close at 6 p.m.
- Stop & Shop: Stores close at 9 p.m.; fuel stations at 8:30 p.m.; pharmacies at 1 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s: Closing early at 5 p.m.
- Whole Foods: Open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Restaurants
Dining out? Many restaurants are open but may operate under reduced hours:
- Bahama Breeze: Open until 12:15 a.m.
- The Capital Grille: Closing at 10 p.m.
- Chick-fil-A: Closing at 8 p.m. local time.
- Chipotle: Open until 8 p.m.
- IHOP and Dunkin’: Hours vary by location; check locally.
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Open from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Outback Steakhouse and Olive Garden: Open for normal hours but call ahead for variations.
Pharmacies
Need a prescription or pharmacy item? Here’s what you need to know:
- CVS: Open but may have reduced hours; check your local store.
- Rite Aid: Open for regular hours but verify online for holiday adjustments.
- Walgreens: Open for regular hours with possible location-based variations.
Grocery Stores
Stocking up for a New Year’s celebration? Here’s when grocery stores will operate:
- Acme Markets: Limited hours; check store-specific times.
- Albertsons and Subsidiaries (e.g., Safeway, Shaw’s): Open with reduced hours.
- Food Lion and Kroger: Operating on regular hours.
- Stop & Shop: Closing at 9 p.m.; pharmacy services until 1 p.m.
Plan Ahead for New Year’s Day 2025
While many businesses are open on New Year’s Eve, expect widespread closures on New Year’s Day for banks, financial markets, and some major retailers. Always confirm local hours before visiting.
Happy New Year!
