Stores Open on New Year's Day 2026

The calendar flips, the clock hits midnight, and suddenly it's New Year's Day. Yes, January 1 has main-character energy. It's not loud, but it's confident. So, if your first tasks of the New Year are to get some goods, we've done the research to dig up what store are open on New Year's Day.

You wake up, stretch and think, 'All right, let's see what we can do with this." No pressure to change everything by noon. Just a nudge to start fresh, however that looks.

And honestly? It helps knowing the world is still moving with you. Some stores are open on New Year's Day, and that feels oddly comforting. Need groceries to stock the fridge? They're open. Forgot toothpaste, batteries or that planner you said you'd buy? Covered. Even home stores are ready for the projects you've been hyping yourself up to tackle, or at least thinking about.

Running errands on Jan. 1 feels kind of powerful. So, here's to fresh starts, open doors and doing the best we can with what we’ve got.

With that in mind, here are stores open on New Year's Day. You might as well crank the U2 song "New Year's Day" or the top rock song of the year while you're shopping.

Stores Open on New Year's Day 2026

While many of the large retailers were closed on Christmas Day, it's a different story for the first official day of the year. Here are some major retail stores open on New Year's Day 2026.

Walmart

Walmart stores were closed on Christmas, but they're expected to be on New Year's Day. Most Walmart stores will also have their regular business hours.

Target

Target is another major retailer that was closed on Christmas Day, but they're open for regular operating hours on New Year's Day. Some select locations may go outside this norm, so check with your local store for their hours.

Home Depot

Home Depot stores will be open on New Year's Day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the company's website.

Lowe's

For  New Year's Day 2026, most Lowe's stores are expected to operate on a reduced holiday schedule. So, check the local store listing on Lowe's website or app for the hours at the Lowe's location near you.

BJ's Wholesale Club

BJ's stores and gas stations will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to their official website. Tire bays and optical will also be open.

Whole Foods Market

According to the official Whole Foods website, most locations will be open on New Year's Day, but some stores may have reduced hours. Check with your local store to get the details.

ShopRite

ShopRite stores will be open on New Year's Day, but their hours may vary by location, according to a statement from the retailer.

Stores Closed on New Year's Day 2026

Stores notably closed on New Year's Day 2026 include Costco, according to their holiday schedule, Sam's Club, Aldi and Trader Joe's.