What’s open on New Year’s Day 2026? Walmart, Target, grocery stores, restaurants and more
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Key Points:
- On January 1, 2026, many major retailers, grocery chains, and restaurants will remain open, though some may operate on reduced or modified schedules.
- Walmart, Target, Big Y, Whole Foods, ShopRite, Price Rite, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Home Depot are among the grocery and retail stores expected to be open, with some locations possibly having varied hours.
- Popular restaurant chains such as Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Waffle House, Dunkin’, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, and Cracker Barrel will be open, though hours may differ by location, and some may have limited hours.
- Warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam’s Club will be closed on New Year’s
