New Year S Day

Food and Drink

On New Year’s Day, what’s open for dining varies by region and by restaurant, but broad patterns emerge that help you plan. Chain restaurants with corporate ownership often...

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Most Burger King locations are open on New Year’s Day, but hours can be shorter than normal and some nearby stores may close that day. Corporate policy leaves final hours to e...

Home Goods

HomeGoods holiday hours can change by location and by year, so it is best to confirm your local store in advance. In many regions, HomeGoods reduces hours or remains closed on N...

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Chick-fil-A is typically closed on New Year’s Day. The chain observes major holidays such as New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas by remaining closed at most...

Status Updates

Chick-fil-A is typically closed on New Year's Day, as the chain observes major holidays by closing all company-owned and franchised locations. When other restaurants open early,...

Status Updates

On balance, most large retail stores, shopping centers, and national chains remain closed on New Year's Day, while some grocery pharmacies, convenience stores, and restaurants o...

Food and Dining

This evergreen explainer helps you understand which restaurants are open on January 1, what typical hours look like, and how to plan ahead. Because January 1 falls on different...

Culture & Society

On New Year's Day, many people seek the comfort of familiar routines, and watching a movie has become one of the most reliable rituals for the holiday. Whether it is a comedy to...

cuisine-and-restaurants

The short answer is: it depends. On New Year's Day, many chain restaurants and some independent locations stay open, but reduced hours, early cutoffs, and fully closed locations...

Retail Operations

Most Walmart stores are closed on New Year's Day. Holiday schedules are set by individual store managers in line with local laws, union rules, and corporate guidelines, so excep...