What’s Open On New Year’s Day Near And In Essex County

ESSEX COUNTY, 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 chain restaurants, grocery stores and retailers will be open in and around Essex County 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.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Hours vary by location.
• Chili's: Hours vary by location.
• 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.
• Sonic: Hours vary by location.
• Panda Express: Normal operating hours
• Starbucks: Hours vary by location.
• TGI Fridays: Hours vary by location.

Grocery Stores Open On New Year's Day

• 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.

Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com