15 grocery stores that are open on New Year's Day 2025

Last-minute grocery shopping on New Year's is very common. For the shoppers, who are yet to buy the groceries for the brunch, dinner, or even an evening-time small party, there's good news. We've done a roundup of 15 grocery stores that are planning to stay open on New Year's 2025 so you can shop at ease.

1) Walmart

Walmart stores are open on New Year's, and that's a big relief for the shoppers. The stores are planning to stay open in their regular hours, which are 6 am to 11 pm. One can buy groceries, clothes, or last-minute gifts, all at low prices.

2) Target

Target stores will remain open on New Year's, but the hours may differ. While some stores will be open from 7 am to 10 pm, there are many Target stores that will stay open from 8 am to 8 pm. Customers are advised to check the store timings on Target's website before they visit to avoid any inconvenience.

3) Kroger

If you're looking for last-minute fresh bakery items for your New Year's party, head over to Kroger. The retail store will remain open on New Year's. However, the timings can vary according to the location. Kroger's pharmacy will also close at 6 pm on New Year's Eve. Shoppers are advised to check the timings before the visit.

4) Whole Foods

Whole Foods is open on New Year's. So, if you're planning to host a party on the evening of New Year's and want to buy fresh groceries and produce, you don't have to worry more. But the timings may change according to the location. Many Whole Foods stores will be open from 9 am to 8 pm, while others will be open from 10 am to 7 pm. Check their store finder to know your nearby Whole Foods store's timings.

5) Food Lion

Food Lion is another great grocery store option that will be open on New Year's. The store will run in its regular timings, that is, 7 am to 11 pm. The store is affordable and offers only great quality products, which makes it a go-to choice for many.

6) Amazon Fresh

Amazon Fresh will be open on New Year's from 8 am to 10 pm. If you've been living in California, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, or Virginia, you can easily find an Amazon Fresh store to shop from. The store also has breakfast, lunch, and dinner options for those who don't want to cook on New Year's.

7) Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts Farmers Market will be open in the regular hours, which are 7 am to 10 pm. This is another great option if you're planning to buy natural food, produce, or bulk items for the New Year party. However, the store will close two hours early on December 31, so if you're planning to visit it on New Year's Eve, go before 8 pm.

8) Publix

Publix will be open on New Year's, but there will be a change in the hours. The store's regular hours are 7 am to 10 pm, but on New Year's, it will close at 7 pm in some areas or 8 pm in others, depending on the location. The store will remain open till 9 pm on New Year's Eve.

9) BJ's Wholesale Club

Shoppers who are missing Costco on the New Year's can go to BJ's Wholesale Club for amazing discounts. The store will run at their regular working hours on New Year's. It will open from 9 am to 7 pm so you can shop with ease.

10) ShopRite

ShopRite will be open on New Year's, but there's a change in the opening hours. The company has also uploaded a list on its website with the opening hours. Most of the stores will be open between 6 am and 12 am. Stores in East Orange and Elizabeth will be open for 24 hours. Stores in Yardley, Easton, Phillipsburg, Newark, Flemington, Clinton, and Bloomfield will remain closed on January 1, 2025.

11) Winn-Dixie

While Trader Joe's is closed on New Year's, you can still go to Winn-Dixie to find the fresh produce and groceries. The retail store will be open at their regular hours, which will start from 7 am to 9 pm and 10 pm, according to the locations. The store is also running discounts on a range of items that one can take advantage of.

12) Albertsons

While Sam's Club won't be open on the new year's, you can still shop from Albertsons. While most of the stores will open from 7 am to 7 pm, there are many Albertsons stores that will open from 6 am to 10 pm. There are a few stores that are open from 7 am to 11 pm as well. Customers are advised to check the store hours before the visit.

13) Wegmans

If you were planning to visit Wegmans for the hot food bar and fresh groceries on New Year's, Wegmans has good news for you. The retail store will remain open on New Year's. The store will open at 6 am on January 1. However, the Wegmans pharmacy will remain shut on January 1, 2025.

14) Meijer

Meijer, a supercenter chain, is also open on New Year's Day. The stores will open at their regular timings, that is, 6 am to 12 am. The pickup hours will be from 8 am to 9 pm, and the pharmacy will be open from 9 am to 8 pm. One can also visit the bakery from 7 am to 8 pm. Customers are requested to check the store hours once before visiting in case of any last-minute changes.

15) Hy-Vee

Along with Albertsons and Wegmans, Hy-Vee is also open on New Year's Day. One can visit the store in their regular hours, which are 6 am to 10 pm. However, there are a few stores that will be open at different times that customers can check through their website. The Hy-Vee stores in Storm Lake and West Liberty Drugstore will remain closed on January 1, 2025.