ARE STORES OPEN ON NEW YEAR'S DAY?

ayeshanoor · December 28, 2020, 1:33pm

Are stores open on New Year’s Day? Well, first day of New Year is a federal holiday, banks, schools, many businesses, some organizations and other institutes are closed on New Year’s Day, but plenty of grocery stores and super markets will remain open with some special operating hours.

are stores open on New Year's Day

WHEN IS NEW YEAR’S DAY

New Year’s Day or New Year will be observed on 1st of January, 2021, which is on Friday, and falls exactly one week after the Christmas Day of the previous year. It is the first day according to the modern calendar “Gregorian” but, the countries who still use the Julian calendar observe New Year’s Day on January 14th. Celebrations such as concerts, parades, family dinners, gathering, trips, fireworks, and many more are held at January 1. In pre-Christian Rome which followed the Julian calendar, the day was dedicated to Janus, god of gateways and beginnings; January is also named after their God Janus. The day is celebrated by the Christian unity in the memory of their God “Jesus”, the eighth day after his birth and He was named on this day. The Roman Catholic Church celebrates the “Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God”, on this day.

During ancient era, New Year was celebrated on March 15 in the old Roman calendar. Then the calendars changed with some modifications and January 1 was considered as the first day of New Year. Then in 1582, the Roman Catholic Church officially adopted January 1st as the New Year.

CELEBRATIONS OF NEW YEAR’S DAY

This year, 2020, is almost over, though the year has been the toughest and challenging one but everyone wants to farewell it with celebrations and welcome the next year 2021 with more fun and enjoyment, and are eager to ring in the New Year with a celebration of renewal. The celebration of the first day of a New Year is preceded by New Year’s Eve party. Countdown to the New Year begins at 11:59:50 P.M of New Year’s Eve … 10 … 9 … 8 … 7 … 6 … 5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1 … and … 00:00:00! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Every country celebrates the midnight by its own traditions or norms. Celebration, this year, may look different because of COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the common celebrations of people on New Year’s Day are:

The moment when the clock strikes the midnight of New Year’s Eve, the whole sky covered by the fireworks display.
Many people begin the New Year at homes, surrounded by family, friends and lots of delicious meals.
Write down the plans or resolutions for the New Year in journal.
Many people spend the time at Church, praying for next year to be better than the previous one.
Events and parties held on clubs, bars and large grounds, people enjoy the night there.
Go to the after-Christmas sales.
Enjoy the New Year’s Day with the loved one, have a dinner, go to movie, take a road trip and listen to your favorite New Year songs.
New Year’s Day Parades are also held at many places and some of these parades are televised, which includes the London’s New Year’s Day Parade, Philadelphia’s Mummers Parade, Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses Parade (also known as the “Rose Parade”), Junkanoos Street Parade in the Bahamas.
People decorate their houses with disco balls, colorful lights, etc. and add a festive touch to their home. They dress themselves in their best outfit, take snaps and enjoy the day.
In United Kingdom, Australia and United States, many sports events held on New Year’s Day.
Scotland, calls the New Year’s Day “Hogmana”, and Edinburgh hosts a very famous all night festival.
People also gather on the streets and main squares of the cities and light the fire crackers.
They pop out the cork of champagne, at the time when they enter to the next year.
They share hugs and kisses and wish a Happy New Year to each other.
Prepare special New Year dishes, desserts and cookies.

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SUMMARY: New Year is celebrated on the first day of every year, people celebrate the day will full passion. The day is celebrated in the reminder of their God Jesus.

ARE STORES OPEN ON NEW YEAR’S DAY?

New Year’s Day is a off for the general population; schools, most businesses and organization are closed, but most of the superstores and restaurants are opened on January 1. This makes it the world’s most widely observed public holiday. Some countries also have the January 2nd as the additional New Year’s Holiday.

Waking up on New Year’s morning might make you in a mood of some shopping. You might want to take full advantage of after-Christmas deals. You people might have a long list of New Year’s resolution in your mind or written in any journal, you are planning to decorate more or improve your house with new furniture, want to buy more new clothes and presents for your family or maybe you are done with your groceries, want to add new books in your reading list, pick up the household essentials or wondering to buy extra blankets for winter, any cosmetics, self-care products, new electronics or some beer and looking for some discount offers. So, all the last minute shoppers we won’t judge you, if you find yourself in a need of quick shopping trip, and if you are wondering which super stores are going to open on New Year’s Day, then you people have good news, you can start your New Year while taking advantage of your day off and spend the day while shopping and having delicious, flavorful bites in the restaurants. But, due to New Year’s Eve celebration and COVID-19 pandemic, operating hours of these stores may be different, so it is suggested to check the timing before going to the shopping. Following are some superstores which are opening on New Year’s Day:

1. 7-ELEVEN

7-Eleven Inc. is the international chain of convenience stores. Its headquarter is in Dallas, Texas in United States. It operates 71,100 stores in 17 different countries of the world.

7-Eleven will be open for their normal hours during New Year’s Day.

2. CVS

CVS is an American retail corporation. CVS stands for Customer Value Store. It is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

This corporation is open on New Year’s Day but the timing may vary by location, so you will need to check with your local CVS.

3. KROGER

Kroger Retail Company was established by Bernard Kroger in 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the U.S’ largest supermarket by revenue, and the second-largest general retailer.

Kroger stores will be open for limited hours on New Year’s Day, some are open 24 hours or normal operating hours, while the Kroger pharmacy hours differ.

4. PUBLIX

Publix Super Markets, Inc., or commonly known as Publix, is an employee-owned, American supermarket chain. The supermarket was established in 1930.

Publix will open on both New Year’s Eve and also on New Year’s Day. It will at its regular time at 7:00 A.M, but will close early at 9:00 P.M.

5. TARGET

This American retail Corporation is the eighth largest retailer in the United States. It was found in 1902, around 118 years ago.

Target Corporation will be open on the first day of New Year on January 1, 2021 and will follow its regular operating hours.

6. WALMART

Walmart was formerly known as Wal-mart Discount City Store, Inc. According to the “Fortune Global 500 latest tally”, Walmart is the world’s largest corporation by revenue.

Walmart stores will be open with limited hours on New Year’s Day. So, confirm the timing with your local store before heading in.

7. WHOLE FOODS

Whole Foods Market, Inc. is an American multinational supermarket chain. The market sells products free from artificial colors, flavors, hydrogenated fats and preservatives.

Whole Foods stores will be open on both days of the New Year’s celebration, but with limited hours. So, make sure to visit its official website or call to the store number.

8. WALGREENS

After CVS Health, Walgreens operate as the second-largest pharmacy store chain in the United States. Walgreens operate 9277 stores in U.S.

Walgreens is going to open on New Year’s Day, but the operating hours may vary from store to store.

9. THE HOME DEPOT

The Home Depot supplies the construction products, tools, services. It is the is the largest home improvement retailer in the United States.

The Home Depot is open on New Year’s Day, but timing will be different, its operating hours for New Year’s Day will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

10. H-E-B

H-E-B is the grocery company. It has more than 340 in Texas State of United States and also in Northern Mexico.

The Texas grocery store is open normal hours New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

11. STOP AND SHOP

This supermarket company is located in Northeastern United States. It operates 415 stores with a total of 82,000 employees.

It will offer on the first day of New Year with its regular hours, while pharmacies will be open from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.

12. ALBERTSONS

Albertsons is an American grocery company, found in Idaho. The company has a total of 270,000 employees. After Kroger, Albertson is the second largest supermarket chain in North America.

Stores are open normal hours on New Year’s Day.

13. HOBBY LOBBY

Hobby Lobby was formerly known as Hobby Lobby Creative Centers. It is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.

For all of your holiday craft’s needs, Hobby Lobby stores will be open from 9 A.M to 5:30 P.M on January 1, 2021.

14. MACY’S

Macy’s was first established in 1858, in New York, United States.

Macy’s stores will be open for normal hours on the first day of New Year, but timing may vary by location.

15. IKEA

IKEA is a multinational conglomerate that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances and home accessories.

IKEA stores will be open for regular hours on the first of January with the timing 10 A.M to 9 P.M.

SUMMARY: Most of the stores and restaurants are opened on the first of January, the first day of New Year, with many deals and offers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Are banks closed on New Year’s Day?

New Year’s Day is a federally observed holiday, so banks, most businesses will be closed on January 1, 2021.

Is New Year’s Day a normal day?

No, New Year’s Day is not a regular working day, like New Year’s Eve, Christmas Eve. So, most of the people have day off on January 1.

CONCLUSION

Are stores open on New Year’s Day? Yes! Plenty of superstores and numerous restaurants are open on New Year’s Day. The day is celebrated with full enthusiasm, zeal and zest. The enjoyment begins from New Year’s Eve and continue till the clock strikes the midnight. New Year’s Day is a public holiday, so take advantage of it and go for some shopping.