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New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are this week, and if you need a new outfit to ring in the new year, you’ll have plenty of shopping options.
Whether you’re looking for a new shirt, a new pair of shoes, a hot new piece of jewelry, or some comfy pajamas to spend the night in, most retail chains will be open on New Year’s Eve this year, albeit some with adjusted hours. Most retail stores will also be open on Jan. 1, 2025, if you want to start off the new year with some retail therapy.
Here’s what you need to know about retailers and whether or not they will be open on Tuesday, Dec. 31 this year. Hours are displayed for the companies that provided them.
When is New Year’s Eve 2024?
New Year’s Eve is on Tuesday, Dec. 31 this year.
Is Walmart open on New Year’s Eve?
Yes, Walmart stores will be open regular hours on Dec. 31, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Target open on New Year’s Eve?
Yes, Target stores will be open on Dec. 31 and will close at 9 p.m. local time, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is Kohl’s open on New Year’s Eve?
Yes, Kohl’s stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Are TJ Maxx, Marshall’s or HomeGoods open on New Year’s Eve?
Yes, all three stores will be open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, the company told USA TODAY.
Is JCPenney open on New Year’s Eve?
JCPenney stores will open at 11 a.m., the company told USA TODAY, and closing times vary by location on Dec. 31.
Is Nordstrom open on New Year’s Eve?
Yes, Nordstrom stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
Are Home Depot, Lowe’s or Ace Hardware open on New Year’s Eve?
Both Home Depot and Lowe’s stores will be open on Dec. 31 and will close at 6 p.m. local time, the companies told USA TODAY.
Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. Customers are encouraged to contact their local store for specific holiday hours.
Is REI open on New Year’s Eve?
REI stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 31, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Are Bass Pro Shop and Cabela’s open on New Year’s Eve?
Yes, both stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Burlington open on New Year’s Eve?
Burlington stores will be open on Dec. 31 and are scheduled to close at 10 p.m. local time, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Belk open on New Year’s Eve?
Yes, Belk stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Big Lots open on New Year’s Eve?
Big Lots stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 31, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Sephora open on New Year’s Eve?
Each Sephora location has different hours based on their region and/or mall-mandated hours, the company told USA TODAY. Customers can use the company’s store locator to find specific store hours.
Is IKEA open on New Year’s Eve?
Yes, IKEA stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Are Staples, Office Depot or OfficeMax open on New Year’s Eve?
Staples stores will be open, but are scheduled to close at 6 p.m. local time on Dec. 31, the company told USA TODAY. Stores will close at their standard closing time if that particular store normally closes earlier than 6 p.m.
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores will also be open, and stores will close at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, according to the company.
Are PetSmart or PetCo open on New Year’s Eve?
PetSmart stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 31, the company told USA TODAY. PetCo stores will also be open and will close at 7 p.m. local time.
Is Tractor Supply Company open on New Year’s Eve?
Yes, Tractor Supply Co. stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 31, the company told USA TODAY.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.