New Year's Day 2027:
New Year's Eve 2026 is on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
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New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026
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Is Walmart open on New Year's Eve? Open
Stores open, some may close early.
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📅 The holiday year at a glance
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Veterans Day - Wed, Nov 11 Veterans Day Thanksgiving - Thu, Nov 26 Thanksgiving Black Friday - Fri, Nov 27 Christmas Eve - Thu, Dec 24 Christmas Day - Fri, Dec 25 New Year's Eve - Thu, Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Day - Fri, Jan 1 New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Mon, Jan 18 Presidents' Day - Mon, Feb 15 Presidents' Day Easter Sunday - Sun, Mar 28 Easter Sunday Memorial Day - Mon, May 31 Memorial Day Juneteenth - Sat, Jun 19 Juneteenth 4th of July - Sun, Jul 4 Labor Day - Mon, Sep 6 Labor Day ● New Year's Eve ● Store hours guide available ● Other holidays
New Year's Eve is not a federal holiday, so stores are open, but many close early. The next day, New Year's Day, is a federal holiday when some chains, including Costco and Trader Joe's, are closed.
Is it open on New Year's Eve? Store by Store
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New Year's Eve 2026
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Walmart Open Stores open, some may close early. Find a store ›
Target Open - Holiday Hours Stores open; some may close early. Find a store ›
Costco Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Sam's Club Open - Holiday Hours Clubs open but close early (around 6 p.m.). Find a store ›
Kroger Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Publix Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Aldi Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Trader Joe's Open - Holiday Hours Stores open but close early (around 5 p.m.). Find a store ›
Whole Foods Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
H-E-B Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Safeway Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Walgreens Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
CVS Pharmacy Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Dollar General Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
The Home Depot Open - Holiday Hours Most stores close early (around 6 p.m.). Find a store ›
Lowe's Open - Holiday Hours Stores close early (around 6 p.m.). Find a store ›
Best Buy Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Kohl's Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Macy's Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
TJ Maxx Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Ulta Beauty Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Starbucks Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
McDonald's Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Chick-fil-A Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
Dunkin' Open - Holiday Hours Open, but many locations close early. Find a store ›
7-Eleven Open Most stores open as usual. Find a store ›
USPS Open Post offices are open and mail is delivered on New Year's Eve. Find a store ›
UPS Open - Holiday Hours Main UPS services operate, but some locations have limited hours. Find a store ›
FedEx Open - Holiday Hours FedEx mostly operates, but some services and FedEx Office stores have limited hours. Find a store ›
Status shows the typical pattern for each chain. Individual stores may differ. Last reviewed: October 9, 2026.
New Year's Eve Store Rules by State
Most stores are open; many grocery stores and warehouse clubs close early.
USPS delivers mail as usual.
Some UPS and FedEx services run on a limited schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Year's Eve 2026 in the US?
New Year's Eve 2026 in the US falls on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
Are stores open on New Year's Eve?
Yes. Most stores are open on New Year's Eve, but many close early.
Is Trader Joe's open on New Year's Eve?
Yes, but stores close early, around 5 p.m.
Does USPS deliver mail on New Year's Eve?
Yes. New Year's Eve is not a federal holiday, so mail is delivered.
Other Upcoming Holidays in the US
Holiday hours are provided as a general guide and can change without notice. Store Locator Tool is not affiliated with the retailers listed. Please confirm hours with your local store before visiting.
