What's Open On New Year's Day In New Brunswick

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Jan. 1, 2019 might be the first day of a new decade, but that doesn’t mean your shopping and dining needs are any less real.

Several chain restaurants, grocery stores and retailers will be open in New Brunswick on New Year’s Day.

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. (Somerset Co. Union Co., Hudson, Hunterdon Co., Morris Co., Essex Co. Bergen Co.)
• 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.