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This week, the calendar switches from 2025 to 2026. Good news for those looking to ring in the new year with some retail therapy.
Whether you’re looking for new furniture, a new outfit, or new tools to complete a home project, consumers have plenty of shopping options this New Year’s Day. That’s because most retailers will be open on those days, although some retailers have adjusted their business hours. This year, most retail chains will be open on New Year’s Eve.
Here’s what you need to know about the retailer and whether it will be open this Thursday, January 1st.
When is New Year’s Day in 2026?
The new year is Thursday, January 1st.
Is Walmart open on New Year’s Day?
Yes, Walmart stores will be open for regular business hours on January 1st, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is Target open on New Year’s Day?
Yes, Target stores will be open as usual on New Year’s Day, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
Is Best Buy open on New Year’s Day?
Best Buy stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 1, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY.
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, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
Are TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, and HomeGoods open on New Year’s Day?
Yes, a spokesperson for TJX Companies told USA TODAY that most of the three stores will remain open on New Year’s Day from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Is Macy’s open on New Year’s Day?
Yes, Macy’s stores will be open for regular business hours starting January 1, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY.
Is JC Penney open on New Year’s Day?
J.C. Penney stores will open at 11 a.m. on Jan. 1, but closing times will vary by store, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
Is Nordstrom open on New Year’s Day?
Yes, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores will be open on New Year’s Day. Business hours vary by location, so shoppers are encouraged to check the company website for specific business hours for their local stores.
Is American Eagle open on New Year’s Day?
American Eagle stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 1, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
Will Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Ace Hardware be open on New Year’s Day?
According to the company’s website, Home Depot stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 1, and Lowe’s stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
Ace Hardware stores are independently owned and operated, so business hours vary by location. We recommend contacting your local store for specific holiday hours.
Is REI open on New Year’s Day?
REI stores will be open on New Year’s Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
Are Bass Pro Shops 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 follow mall or shopping center business hours, so please check with your local store for specific holiday hours.
Is Belk open on New Year’s Day?
Belk stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 1, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
Is Sephora open on New Year’s Day?
Sephora store hours vary based on the region and mall’s mandated hours, the company told USA TODAY. Customers can use the company’s store locator to find the opening hours of a particular store.
Is Victoria’s Secret open on New Year’s Day?
New Year’s Day store hours vary by location and follow each mall’s schedule, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Shoppers are encouraged to check the opening hours of their local store online.
Is IKEA open on New Year’s Day?
IKEA stores will remain open as usual on New Year’s Day, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY.
Are Staples, Office Depot, and OfficeMax open on New Year’s Day?
Staples stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Day, and Office Depot and OfficeMax stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
Are PetSmart and Petco open on New Year’s Day?
PetSmart stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Day, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Petco stores will also open and close earlier on New Year’s Day at 8 p.m. local time.
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, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.
Gabe Hauari is USA TODAY’s national trends news reporter. You can follow him at X @gabehauari Or email Gdhauari@gannett.com.
