After all those parties on New Year’s Eve, you might be wondering what tasks you’ll be able to accomplish on New Year’s Day, and you might be curious as to what will be open on the first day of the new year.
Can you do a quick run to the liquor store on the way to New Year’s Day dinner? A quick Target run to pick up the last few things you need to set the table? A trip to the grocery store for milk and eggs?
To help you navigate, here are the hours that places will be open on New Year’s Day.
Are liquor stores open on New Year’s Day in Rhode Island?
Yes. A change to the law in 2021 made it possible for liquor stores to be open on New Year’s Day. This will be the fourth year they are allowed to open for the holiday.
Are grocery stores open on New Year’s Day?
Yes. Though grocery stores were closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas, Rhode Island doesn’t have any blue laws on the books to keep them from opening on New Year’s Day. You’re safe to make a quick run to pick up whatever you need.
However, Aldi is closed on New Year’s Day, as is Trader Joe’s and Costco locations. Most Whole Foods stores will be open for limited hours.
Aldi is one of the grocery chains that will be closed on New Year’s Day.
Is the post office open on New Year’s Day? The banks? The stock markets?
The post office will not be delivering mail on New Year’s Day, which means there also won’t be regular mail delivery or pickups from the blue collection boxes.
Limited UPS locations will be open on New Year’s Day, and UPS Express Critical will be available for delivery. FedEx will be closed for New Year’s Day, with the exception of its Custom Critical service.
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will not be operating on New Year’s Day, and banks will be closed.
More: What restaurants are open New Year’s Day 2025? Hours and details for Chipotle, Dunkin’, more
Will retail stores be open on New Year’s Day?
Many stores will be open but may have abbreviated hours. It is best to check store hours before you go anywhere.
More: Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on New Year’s Day 2025? Will mail be delivered?
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 Target open on New Year’s Day?
Yes, Target stores will be open regular hours on New Year’s Day.
Is Kohl’s open on New Year’s Day?
Yes, Kohl’s stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Are TJ Maxx, Marshall’s or HomeGoods open on New Year’s Day?
Yes, all three stores will be open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Day, the company told USA TODAY.
Is JCPenney open on New Year’s Day?
JCPenney stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 1, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is Nordstrom open on New Year’s Day?
Most Nordstrom stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 1, however store hours vary by location. Check online or call your local store for specific holiday hours.
Are Home Depot, Lowe’s or Ace Hardware open on New Year’s Day?
Home Depot stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 1, the company told USA TODAY, while Lowe’s stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the company.
Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. Customers are encouraged to contact their local store for specific holiday hours.
Is REI open on New Year’s Day?
REI stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on New Year’s Day, the company told USA TODAY.
Are Bass Pro Shop and Cabela’s open on New Year’s Day?
Yes, both stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on New Year’s Day, the company told USA TODAY. However, some stores are subject to the hours of their malls and shopping centers, so check with your local store for specific holiday hours.
Is Big Lots open on New Year’s Day?
Yes, Big Lots stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Jan. 1, the company told USA TODAY.
Is Sephora open on New Year’s Day?
Each Sephora location has different hours based on their region and/or mall-mandated hours, the company told USA TODAY. Customers can use the company’s store locator to find specific store hours.
Is IKEA open on New Year’s Day?
No, IKEA stores will be closed on Jan. 1, the company told USA TODAY.
Are Staples, Office Depot or OfficeMax open on New Year’s Day?
Staples stores will be open on Jan. 1 and will operate under their regular Sunday hours, the company told USA TODAY. You can check hours for your local store using the Staples store locator.
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Day, according to the company.
Are PetSmart or PetCo open on New Year’s Day?
PetSmart stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 1, the company told USA TODAY, while PetCo stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the day.
Is Tractor Supply Company open on New Year’s Day?
Tractor Supply Co. stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Day, the company told USA TODAY.
The USA Today Network contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: What’s open on New Year’s Day in Rhode Island? What to know
