Today on New Year's Eve 2024, Wall Street as well as the nation's banks, restaurants and fast-food chains are trading at or near normal.
If you want to find post-holiday deals or return a gift, major retailers should remain open, though some are planning to close early. Given that some retailers and other businesses are running on holiday schedules with reduced hours, it's best to check in advance.
Where can I return a New Year's Eve gift?
- Target stores will most likely close at 9 p.m.
- Walmart stores will operate during normal business hours.
Are banks open today on New Year's Eve?
Banks will be open today, as New Year's Eve is on Tuesday and is not a federal holiday.
Is the stock market open today on New Year's Eve?
Since New Year's Eve falls on a Tuesday, the stock market is open for regular trading hours, with the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchanges operating from 9:30 am to 4 pm EST. However, the bond market is closing today at 2pm EST.
Are grocery stores open on New Year's Eve?
- Acme Markets stores are open for limited hours during most holidays, but customers are advised to check their store page for change.
- Albertsons stores and pharmacies, including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw's, Vons and Tom Thumb, will be open on reduced hours on New Year's Eve. It advises customers to check specific locations before traveling.
- ALDI stores operate with limited hours on New Year's Eve. Specific holiday hours for local stores can be found using store Locator,
- Costco warehouse stores are open regular hours.
- Food Lion stores are open regular hours.
- Major food stores close at 9 p.m., including stores open 24-hours; Gas stations close at 8 pm; Pharmacies close at 6pm and Giant Pickup closes at 8pm
- Kroger stores will mostly be open normal hours.
- Publix stores will open at their regular time and close at 7 pm
- Sam's Club stores close at 6 p.m.
- Stop & Shop stores close at 9 p.m., fuel stations close at 8:30 p.m., and pharmacies close at 1 p.m.
- Trader Joe's locations close at 5 p.m.
- Whole Foods stores are open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Are restaurants open?
- Bahama Breeze locations open until 12:15am
- Capital Grille open until 10 pm
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen restaurants are open normal hours.
- Chick-fil-A locations close at 8 pm local time.
- Chili's customers are urged to check with their local restaurants for New Year's Eve restrictions as they vary by location.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill outlets close at 8 pm local time.
- Dunkin' store hours vary by location.
- Eddie V's is open 4pm to 11pm
- IHOP restaurant hours vary by location.
- LongHorn Steakhouse is open normal hours.
- The Olive Garden is open normal hours on December 31.
- Outback Steakhouse is open but hours may vary.
- Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants are open from 3pm to 10:30pm
- Season 52 is open normal hours.
- Starbucks hours vary by location.
- Yard House hours vary by location.
Are pharmacies open?
- CVS Pharmacies are open, but may have reduced hours.
- Rite Aid stores are open for regular business hours, but customers should check its website for holiday store hours.