The Holiday Sales, Are stores closed New Year’s Eve is the most celebrated federal holiday and it marks the first day of the calendar year.
Due to the covid threats, all celebrations are on hold. Due to the new omicron threats, all the new year events are restricted. New York City’s Times Square will have smaller gatherings than in years past, and all-new year eve attendees must show their certificate of vaccination and must wear a mask.
The holiday season is one of the biggest sales times all over the world. All the brands announce year-ending sales with huge discount rates and people always eagerly wait for this festival bonanza. So, if you are a shopping enthusiast who is looking forward to taking advantage of the end of the year sale or semi-annual sales, you have to fly into your favorite shops as soon as possible.
This is because of the covid restrictions and expected rush at the late hours many stores have decided to close early Friday itself, which is a very unusual timing for a new year season. Also for Saturday, many have only very limited hours of opening.
But unlike Christmas Day where the majority of the nation’s retailers closed stores, most will be open Saturday. The big exceptions are the same as New Year’s Day 2021: Costco, Sam’s Club, Trader Joe’s, and Aldi.
Most grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations, and drugstores will also be open with limited hours Friday and Saturday.
To help plan your shopping down to the minute, here are New Year’s Eve store hours for department stores, discount retailers, drugstores, and more.
Are the Banks Open on January 1 st?
No, banks have decided not to open on new year
Are the Financial Markets Open on New Year’s Day?
No, the stock markets are closed on Saturday.
Are the Government Offices Functioning on New Year’s Day?
Most of the government offices are closed Saturday.
Are Post Offices Open on New Year’s Day? Is there Mail delivery?
U.S. Post offices are closed on Saturday, so there are no chances of mail delivery.
Is Parking Free on January 1st?
Parking at all downtown Syracuse meters will be free for people on Saturday.
Are Restaurants Open? Will Shopping Malls be at Regular Hours?
It is better to check the restaurant websites before going to dine out. This is because at the last minute many of them had to change their timings. Some of them are closed on Saturday, but some others are having a reduced slot.
Shopping centers such as Destiny USA will be closed at 6 p.m. Friday. They also offer a free New Year’s Eve fireworks show at 7:30 for viewers in the parking lots at the Syracuse mall and Embassy Suites. Destiny USA will then reopen on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In some of the shops you can grab your free food for New Year’s, Wendy’s has yummy free nuggets, Baconator are giving away Fries, plus Krispy Kreme doughnut deals and much more
Are Stores Closed on New Year’s Eve?
Many of the stores are closed for New Year’s eve. So, browse through the websites or contact them and learn the timings.
Walmart, Target, and Wegmans will be open on Saturday with usual timing hours in most locations. Target will close at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and Wegmans will close at 8 on NYE; Walmart will be open regular hours Friday.
Other stores open on Saturday include BJ’s, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Home Depot, Family Dollar, Lowe’s, Nichols Supermarket in Liverpool, Price Chopper, and Tops. Some locations may close early on New Year’s Eve Friday.
Grocery stores closed Saturday include Aldi, Costco, Sam’s Club, and Trader Joe’s.
Semi-annual sales, many of which kicked off after Christmas, continue at Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Tory Burch, and several other stores. Christmas clearance sales continue at other stores, while supplies last.
Many stores are closing at 6 p.m. Friday including Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dillard’s, DSW, Costco, and Sam’s Club. The two wholesale clubs remain closed on New Year’s Day but BJ’s Wholesale Club will be open on New Year’s Day
Are Pharmacies Open?
Most pharmacies are open regular hours on New Year’s Day, but some may have reduced hours.
Will there be a Trash Collection?
City of Syracuse trash collection will not be affected by the new year. But Other municipal and private haulers may work on a different schedule.
So, what are you waiting for? Get ready and rush to the sales Hungama and grab the best deals of the season.
