What’s open on New Year’s Day 2026? Here are open stores, restaurants and fast-food chains.

As we enter 2026, New Year’s Day brings with it a mix of open and closed businesses. While banks, post offices, and major stock exchanges are closed to observe the federal holiday, most major retailers will be open, although some may have reduced hours. It’s always a good idea to check ahead before heading out for any errands.

If you’re wondering which grocery stores and pharmacies are open on New Year’s Day, here’s a quick rundown:

– Albertsons stores will be open with reduced hours.
– Best Buy will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
– CVS Pharmacy locations will be open, but some may have reduced hours.
– Dollar General will maintain its regular business hours.
– Home Depot stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
– HomeGoods, HomeSense, Marshalls, Sierra Trading Post, and T.J. Maxx will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
– IKEA stores will operate during their regular hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
– Food Lion stores will be open, but their pharmacies will be closed.
– JCPenney stores will open at 11 a.m., with closing times varying by location.
– Kohl’s stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
– Macy’s will maintain its regular business hours.
– Most Petco stores will open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., but hours may vary.
– Safeway and Shaw’s stores will be open, but with reduced hours.
– Stop & Shop will operate during regular business hours.
– Walgreens will be open, but pharmacy hours may vary.
– Wegmans stores will open at 6 a.m., except for Brooklyn and Astor Place locations, which will reopen at 7 a.m.
– Whole Foods will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

As for fast food chains and restaurants, the following will be open on January 1:

– Select Applebee’s locations
– Burger King
– IHOP
– Most McDonald’s locations
– Starbucks
– Taco Bell will open at 10 a.m.

Chick-fil-A will also be open on New Year’s Day, but some locations may have limited hours, so it’s best to check in advance.

On the other hand, UPS will not offer pickup or delivery services on New Year’s Day, except for UPS Express Critical service. Major banking institutions will be closed for the holiday, and post office locations nationwide will also be closed, with operations resuming on January 2. The stock market will be closed on January 1, with regular trading resuming on January 2.

So, as you plan your New Year’s Day activities, make sure to take note of which businesses will be open and plan accordingly. Enjoy the holiday and have a great start to 2026!

This article was edited by Aimee Picchi.