What's Open On New Year's Day In Lacey: Walmart, Kohl's, More

LACEY, NJ — Jan. 1 might be the first day of a new decade, but that doesn’t mean everything opens right away. Several chain restaurants, grocery stores and retailers will be open in Lacey on New Year's Day, while some Township services won't operate.

You are encouraged to call ahead and confirm the hours with small businesses and specific locations, since times may still vary.

Public Services

• Municipal building: closed.
• Lacey Township schools: closed.
• Recycling pickup for Zone 5: delayed — Zones 2 and 5 will get recycling picked up Jan. 2.
• Recycling center: 7 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Dec. 31, closed Jan. 1.
• Ocean County Library: all branches close at 5 p.m. Dec. 31, closed Jan. 1.
• Post offices: closed.

Here's the status of different chain restaurants, grocery stores and retail stores — not all of these businesses operate in Lacey.

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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