New Year’s Day is celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, this year.
Many retailers are open with reduced hours on New Year’s Eve 2025 to give employees time off to ring in the New Year with family and friends.
To give employees and customers a bit of a break after the New Year’s Eve revelry, some retailers will have later opening hours on New Year’s Day 2026.
While you might be sleeping in after a late night, there may be some confusion over when you can visit your favorite store or run your first errands for the new year because it is a federal holiday.
Here’s everything you need to know about store hours on Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day 2026.
Many supermarkets will be open, while some will be closed.
Shoppers should ultimately check with their local supermarkets for specific information.
The following major supermarkets will be open on New Year’s Day:
The following major supermarkets will be closed on New Year’s Day:
Below is a roundup of major stores’ hours for New Year’s Day 2026, according to their websites.
Note: Shoppers should ultimately check their local stores for specific operating hours.
The following malls in New Jersey will be open on New Year’s Day 2026:
