What’s Open, Closed On New Year’s Day 2021 In St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — On New Year’s Day, residents in St. Petersburg will leave behind a year marked by unprecedented hardship and challenges. After spending much of the year navigating the once-in-a-lifetime coronavirus pandemic, many will no doubt welcome 2021 with open arms.

As we ring in the new year in our town, many local facilities and government offices will take the day off to recognize the start of the new year.

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed in St. Pete on New Year’s:

City Services: City Hall and Municipal City Services Center will be closed Friday.

Libraries: All libraries will be closed Friday.

Community: Recreation centers, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve will be closed Friday; golf courses will be open.

Public Transportation: PSTA buses operate on a holiday (same as Sunday) schedule on New Year's Day.

Attraction: Sunken Gardens is open on New Year's Day.

Post Office: Closed Friday.

Trash Collection and Recycling: Thursday collections will be made on Wednesday. Friday's collections (1/01/2021) will be made Thursday. Monday and Tuesday collections remain the same.

Tropicana Field COVID-19 Testing Site: Closed New Year's Day.

However, if you’re hoping to step out for some socially distanced shopping or dining, there are several stores and restaurants that will be open on New Year’s Day.

Retailers

• Bed, Bath & Beyond: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Dick’s Sporting Goods: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Dillard’s: Some stores open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (varies by mall)
• Hobby Lobby: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Home Depot: Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• IKEA: Open regular hours.
• Kohl’s: Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Lowe’s: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Macy’s: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Marshalls: Open regular hours.
• Neiman Marcus: Open noon to 5 p.m.
• PetSmart: Open regular hours.
• Target: Open regular hours.
• TJ Maxx: Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Walgreens: Open regular hours.
• Walmart: Open regular hours.

Restaurants

• Applebee’s
• Boston Market
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Burger King
• Carrabba’s
• The Cheesecake Factory
• Chick-fil-A
• Chili’s
• Chipotle
• Cracker Barrel
• Denny’s
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’
• Hooters
• IHOP
• KFC
• McDonald’s
• Metro Diner
• Olive Garden
• Panera Bread
• Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Taco Bell
• Taproom at the Hollander Hotel
• The Dog Bar
• Waffle House

Given the coronavirus pandemic and changing business restrictions in some states, we would encourage you to call ahead to confirm hours at any of these retailers or restaurants.