What's open New Year's Eve 2023? What to know about Walmart, Starbucks, stores, restaurants

Travelers and last-minute party planners will have plenty of shopping and restaurant options on New Year's Eve this year.

Whether you're looking to pick up some food and beverages or shopping for a new outfit for a New Year's Eve gathering, nearly every major restaurant, retail store and grocery store will be open on Dec. 31.

Some companies, like Costco and Trader Joe's, will only be open limited hours, so it is always best to check with your local store about their hours before leaving home, as hours and closures can vary by location.

Here's what you need to know about what's open and closed on New Year's Eve 2023.

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Is Walmart open on New Year's Eve?

Yes, Walmart stores will be open regular business hours (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.) on New Year's Eve.

Is Target open on New Year's Eve?

Yes, however most stores will close by 9 p.m.

Is Starbucks open on New Year's Eve?

Starbucks store hours vary by location. You can find hours for a specific store using the Starbucks app or here.

Is McDonald's open on New Year's Eve?

McDonald's store hours vary by location. You can check hours for your local restaurant here.

Is Chick-fil-A open on New Year's Eve?

No, Chick-fil-A restaurants will be closed on Dec. 31 because it is a Sunday.

Are Costco or Sam's Club open on New Year's Eve?

Costco warehouses will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 31, according to the company's website.

Sam's Club locations will be open until 6 p.m.

Will Home Depot, Lowe's or Ace Hardware be open on New Year's Eve?

Home Depot stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve, the company told USA TODAY.

Lowe's stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. while Ace Hardware stores will be open their regular business hours.

Are pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid open on New Year's Eve?

Many CVS stores will be open regular hours over the holidays, however some stores may be closed or have reduced hours. Check with your local pharmacy for their specific holiday hours. You can find your local CVS pharmacy using the company's store locator.

Walgreens pharmacies will be open regular business hours on Dec. 31, as will Rite Aid pharmacies.

Is the post office open on New Year's Eve? Will mail be delivered?

Local post office locations will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 31 and regular mail will not be delivered, according to the U.S. Postal Service.

Mail will also not be collected from blue USPS collection boxes. Priority Mail Express mail will be delivered only in limited locations and an extra fee for those deliveries will be assessed, according to the USPS.

Are UPS and FedEx open on New Year's Eve? Will packages be delivered?

UPS will not pick up or deliver packages on New Year's Eve, and some UPS Store locations may have modified business hours, according to the company. Check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

According to the company, UPS Express Critical is available 365 days a year. For more information, visit upsexpresscritical.com.

Most FedEx delivery services will be unavailable on New Year's Eve, however FedEx Office locations will be open.

Are banks open on New Year's Eve?

Banks will be closed on New Year's Eve because the day falls on a Sunday this year.

Will pet stores like PetSmart and Petco be open on New Year's Eve?

All Petco locations will close by 7 p.m. on Dec. 31, the company told USA TODAY.

PetSmart locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What retail stores are open on New Year's Eve?

Here's which retail stores will be open on New Year's Eve, in addition to Walmart and Target, which are listed above. Hours are listed for companies that provided them.

• Best Buy
• JCPenney: Stores open at 11 a.m.
• Nordstrom
• Macy's: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Kohl's: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Dick's Sporting Goods
• Cabela's: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Bass Pro Shop: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Barnes & Noble
• TJ Maxx: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Marshall's: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• HomeGoods: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Burlington
• Five Below: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Gap
• Old Navy
• Victoria's Secret
• IKEA: Stores close at 6 p.m.
• Big Lots

What grocery stores are open on New Year's Eve?

Here's which grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, in addition to Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, and Target, which are listed above. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.

• All stores in the Kroger family of companies will be open their regular business hours on Dec. 31. The Kroger family of stores includes: Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug.
• Winn-Dixie: Stores close at 10 p.m.
• Meijer: 6 a.m. to midnight
• Food Lion
• Publix: Stores close at 9 p.m.
• Whole Foods: Open limited hours
• Trader Joe's: Stores close at 5 p.m.
• Aldi: Open limited hours
• Sprouts Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Lidl: Stores close at 7 p.m.
• Giant Eagle: Stores close at 9 p.m.; pharmacies close at 5 p.m.
• Wegman's: Stores close at 8 p.m.

What restaurants are open on New Year's Eve?

The following restaurants are open on New Year's Eve. Hours of operation have been noted for companies that provided them.

• McDonald's: Hours vary by location
• Starbucks: Hours vary by location
• Dunkin': Hours vary by location
• Waffle House
• Taco Bell: Hours vary by location
• Popeyes: Hours vary by location
• Burger King: Hours vary by location
• Cracker Barrel
• Krispy Kreme
• Hooters: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Texas Roadhouse: Hours vary by location
• Red Robin: Restaurants close at 9 p.m.; mall locations will be open one hour after mall closures
• Outback Steakhouse
• KFC
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• PF Chang's
• Chili's Grill and Bar
• Red Lobster
• Zaxby's: Some restaurants may close as early as 6 p.m.
• Whataburger
• Maggiano's
• Cooper's Hawk: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Domino's Pizza: Hours vary by location
• Firehouse Subs: Hours vary by location