What's open and closed in central Ohio on New Year's Day?

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - To ring in 2025, several stores and restaurants across central Ohio are closed on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, while a few businesses are open with different hours.

Because New Year's Day is a federal holiday, most state and local government offices, post offices, banks, and schools will be closed. Below is a list for what is open and closed on Wednesday.

Restaurants that are open on Jan. 1

McDonald's

• Locations will be open with varying hours.

Starbucks

• Stores are open on New Year's Day with varying hours.

Wendy's

• Many restaurants will be open for the holiday.

Retail stores that are open on New Year's Day

CVS

• Locations will be open on New Year's Day with varying hours at several locations. Pharmacy hours also vary.

Kohl's

• Stores are open on New Year's Day, with varying hours.

Macy's

• Locations will be open on New Year's Day.

Target

• Stores will be open.

Walgreens

• Several stores are open Wednesday with varying hours, but the pharmacy will be closed.

Is the library open on New Year's Day?

Columbus Metropolitan Library

• All branches will be closed across Columbus on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year's Day.

Which grocery stores are open New Year's Day?

Giant Eagle

• Locations are open with varying hours for the holiday.

Kroger

• Stores are open on New Year's Day. Hours could vary depending on location.

Meijer

• Locations are open with varying hours.

Walmart

• Most locations will be open, hours may vary.

Whole Foods

• Locations will be open with varying hours.

Grocery stores that are closed on New Year's Day

Aldi

• Stores are closed on New Year's Day but will operate limited hours on New Year's Eve.

Costco

• Locations will be closed on New Year's Day.

Sam's Club

• All locations are closed on New Year's Day.

Trader Joe's

• Stores will be closed on New Year's Day, with limited hours on Dec. 31.