New Year's GA Grocery Store Hours 2026: Aldi, Kroger And Target

The new year is here, and celebrants needing last-minute supplies should be mindful that grocery stores may close early on New Year's Eve.

Most major retailers close on New Year's Day, while some observe reduced hours during the holidays. You may want to call ahead to your local store to ensure their hours.

Information for the following store hours were either listed on company websites or media reports.

Aldi: Stores are closed on New Year's Day, and operate on a limited schedule on New Year's Eve. Aldi holiday hours vary by location.

BJ’s Wholesale Club: Hours are 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Stores and gas stations open from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. on New Year's Day. Tire bays close at 6 p.m., and optical departments will operate from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

CVS: Stores are open on regular hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Costco: Warehouse stores are closed New Year's Day.

Food Depot: Stores are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on New Year's Eve and hours vary on New Year's Day.

Kroger: Stores are open until 11 p.m. on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Lidl: Stores are open from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Publix: All stores will close at 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve and will close at 7 p.m. on New Year's Day. Pharmacies operate regular hours on New Year's Eve and are closed on New Year's Day.

Sam’s Club: Warehouse stores are closed on New Year's Day and open until 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve.

Sprouts: Stores close at 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve and 10 p.m. on New Year's Day.

Target: All stores are open until 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Trader Joe’s: Stores are closed on New Year's Day and are open for reduced hours until 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve.

Walgreens: Stores are open New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, though pharmacy hours vary. Check Walgreens holiday hours at stores in your area.

Walmart: Stores close at 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve and 11 p.m. on New Year's Day.

Whole Foods: Stores are operating modified hours on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Customers should check Whole Foods holiday hours for their location.