What grocery stores are open New Year's Day 2025? Store hours for Aldi, Publix, more

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are this week, which means millions of Americans are preparing to ring in 2025 at a New Year's Eve party or at home in their comfy pajamas.

The good news for consumers who want to start 2025 with a stocked pantry and refrigerator, or for those looking for some items to help cure a hangover, is that most grocery store chains will be open on Jan. 1. Most will also be open on New Year's Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, if you need to make a last-minute trip to the store to pick up some party libations or snacks. The same goes for many restaurants and retail stores.

Here's what you need to know about grocery stores on New Year's Day, including whether they'll be open and their hours.

When is New Year's Day 2025?

New Year's Day is on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Is Walmart open on New Year's Day?

Yes, Walmart stores will be open regular hours on Jan. 1, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Kroger open on New Year's Day?

The company told USA TODAY that hours vary from division to division, however most stores in the Kroger family will be open regular hours on New Year's Day.

The Kroger family of stores includes: Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug.

Is Costco open on New Year's Day?

No, Costco warehouses will be closed on Jan. 1, according to the company's website.

Is Sam's Club open on New Year's Day?

No, Sam's Club warehouses will be closed on New Year's Day, according to the company's website.

Is Food Lion open on New Year's Day?

Yes, Food Lion stores will be open regular hours on Jan. 1, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Target open on New Year's Day?

Yes, Target stores will be open regular hours on Jan. 1, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Is Publix open on New Year's Day?

Publix stores will be open regular hours on Jan. 1, the company told USA TODAY, however select stores will close at 7 p.m. local time while other locations close at 8 p.m.

Is Meijer open on New Year's Day?

Yes, Meijer stores will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight on Jan. 1, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Is Whole Foods open on New Year's Day?

Whole Foods stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on New Year's Day, the company told USA TODAY.

Is Trader Joe's open on New Year's Day?

No, Trader Joe's stores will be closed on Jan. 1, according to the company.

Is Aldi open on New Year's Day?

No, Aldi stores will be closed on New Year's Day, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.

Is Harris Teeter open on New Year's Day?

Harris Teeter stores will be open normal hours on Jan. 1, the company told USA TODAY, however pharmacies will be closed.

Is Wegmans open on New Year's Day?

Yes, Wegmans stores will be open regular hours on Jan. 1, according to the company.

Is Winn-Dixie open on New Year's Day?

Winn-Dixie stores will be open regular hours on Jan. 1, the company told USA TODAY.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.

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