Stop & Shop: New Year’s 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Manchester

MANCHESTER, NJ — New Year’s Day is fast approaching as Manchester area residents prepare to say goodbye to yet another year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic.

While a surge in cases spurred by the fast-spreading omicron variant may cause some to rethink their New Year’s plans, others still may choose to go the extra mile to say goodbye to 2021 and ring in what they hope will be a better year to come.

While New Year’s Day typically doesn’t carry the culinary fanfare boasted by Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s a perfect excuse to host a festive brunch with your vaccinated friends or throw together a tasty New Year’s Day lunch for your family.

If you forgot the key ingredient for your famous quiche or simply need extra orange juice for mimosas, most grocery stores in the Manchester area will be open for the food and drinks you may have forgotten.

As always, it's best to call ahead to check your local store's hours before heading out.

Here are the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day hours for the grocery stores in our town:

Aldi: Stores will be open New Year’s Eve, but hours will vary by location. Stores will be closed on New Year’s Day. Addresses: 86 Route 70, Toms River; 740 Route 37 West, Toms River

BJ’s Wholesale Club: Stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Address: 941 Route 37 West, Toms River

CVS: Many locations, including those open 24 hours, will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Some pharmacies may have reduced hours. Customers are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours at their preferred locations. Addresses: 421 Lacey Road, Whiting; 505 Route 530, Whiting; 51 Bananier Road, Toms River

Rite Aid: Most stores will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Address: 2101 Route 70, Manchester; 86B Lacey Road, Whiting

ShopRite: Hours will vary by location. Call ahead to your local store to confirm hours. Address: 1001 Route 70, Manchester

Stop & Shop: Stores will be open regular hours. Address: 400 Lacey Road, Whiting

Walgreens: Walgreens stores will be open during regular business hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Twenty-four-hour Walgreens locations and 24-hour pharmacies will remain open. Addresses: 500 Route 530, Whiting; 1311 Route 37 West, Toms River

Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Address: 950 Route 37 West, Toms River

Wawa: Stores will be open regular hours. Addresses: 1180 Route 70, Manchester; 1600 Route 37 West, Toms River