It’s mostly business as usual, or close to it, on Wall Street, as well as banks, restaurants and fast food chains across the country today on New Year’s Eve 2024.
If you’re looking to find post-holiday deals or return a gift, major retailers should be open, though some plan to close early. Since some shops and other businesses have holiday hours with reduced hours, it’s best to check in advance.
Where can I return a gift on New Year’s Eve?
- Most Target stores will close at 9:00 p.m
- Walmart stores will be open during regular business hours.
Are banks open today New Year’s Eve?
Banks will be open today as New Year’s Eve falls on a Tuesday and is not a federal holiday.
Is the stock market open today New Year’s Eve?
Because New Year’s Eve falls on a Tuesday, the stock market is open for regular trading hours, with the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange trading from 9:30am to 4:00pm EST. The bond market, however, closes early today at 2pm EST.
Are grocery stores open on New Year’s Eve?
- Most Acme Markets stores are open for limited hours on holidays, but customers are encouraged to check your store page for the changes.
- Albertsons stores and pharmacies, including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw’s, Vons and Tom Thumb, will be open on New Year’s Eve with reduced hours. Advise customers to check with specific locations before visiting.
- ALDI stores operate with limited hours on New Year’s Eve. Specific holiday hours for local stores can be found via their store locator.
- Costco warehouse stores are open during regular business hours.
- Food Lion stores are open regular hours.
- Giant Food stores close at 9 p.m., including 24-hour stores; gas stations close at 8 p.m.; pharmacies close at 6pm and Giant Pickup closes at 8pm
- Most Kroger stores will be open regular hours.
- Publix stores will open at their regular hours and close at 7 p.m
- Sam’s Club stores close at 6 p.m
- Stop & Shop stores close at 9:00 p.m., gas stations close at 8:30 p.m. and pharmacies at 1:00 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s locations close at 5 p.m
- Whole Foods stores are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m
Are the restaurants open?
- Bahama Breeze locations are open until 12:15 p.m
- The Capital Grille is open until 10pm
- Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen restaurants are open normal hours.
- Chick-fil-A locations close at 8:00 PM local time.
- Chili’s customers are asked to contact their local restaurant for New Year’s Eve hours, as they vary by location.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill outlets close at 8:00 PM local time.
- Dunkin’ store hours vary by location.
- Eddie V’s is open from 4 to 11 p.m
- IHOP restaurant hours vary by location.
- LongHorn Steakhouse is open during regular hours.
- Olive Garden opens regular hours on December 31st.
- Outback Steakhouse is open, but hours may vary.
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants are open from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
- Season 52 is open during normal hours.
- Starbucks hours vary by location.
- Yard House hours vary by location.
Are the pharmacies open?
- CVS pharmacies are open but may have reduced hours.
- Rite Aid stores are open during regular business hours, but customers should check their website for holiday store hours.