What's Open on New Year's Day In And Around Cranford: ShopRite

CRANFORD, NJ — Jan. 1 might be the first day of a new decade, but that doesn't mean your shopping and dining needs are any less real. Several local and chain grocery stores, restaurants and retailers will be open in and around Cranford on New Year's Day.

Perrotti's Quality Meats and Groceries in Cranford is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on New Year's Eve and closed on New Year's Day.

The Kings Supermarket in Garwood is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on New Year's Day. The ShopRite in Garwood is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year's Day.

Trader Joe's in Westfield is open New Year's Eve 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but it's closed on New Year's Day.

The Short Hills Mall will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

What follows are some hours for chain stores. You are encouraged to call ahead and confirm the hours with specific locations, since times may still vary.

Chain Restaurants Open On New Year's Day

• Applebee's: Hours vary by location.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Hours vary by location.
• Carl's Jr.: Hours vary by location.
• Chili's: Hours vary by location.
• Cracker Barrel: Normal operating hours.
• Denny's: Open 24/7.
• Domino's: Normal operating hours.
• Dunkin' Donuts: Hours vary by location.
• IHOP: Normal operating hours.
• KFC: Hours vary by location.
• McDonald's: Hours vary by location.
• Olive Garden: Normal operating hours.
• Panda Express: Normal operating hours.
• Sonic: Hours vary by location.
• Starbucks: Hours vary by location.
• TGI Fridays: Hours vary by location.
• Waffle House: Normal operating hours.

Grocery Stores Open On New Year's Day

• Albertsons: Open regular hours.
• Kroger: Open until 10 p.m.
• Publix: Open until 9 p.m.
• Safeway: Open until 11 p.m.
• Stop & Shop: Open regular hours.
• Target: Open until 9 p.m.
• Walmart: Open regular hours.
• Wegmans: Open until 8 p.m.
• Whole Foods: Open until 8 p.m.

Grocery Stores Closed On New Year's Day

• Aldi
• Costco
• Sam's Club
• Trader Joe's

Retail Stores Open On New Year's Day

• 7-Eleven: Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., with some locations open 24 hours.
• Barnes & Noble: Hours vary by location.
• Bed Bath & Beyond: Hours vary by location.
• CVS: Hours vary by location.
• Dick's Sporting Goods: Hours vary by location.
• Home Depot: Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• IKEA: Open regular hours.
• Kohl's: Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Macy's: Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Marshall's: Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Rite Aid: Hours vary by location.
• T.J. Maxx: Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• PetSmart: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Walgreens: Hours vary by location.

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