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If you’re planning to shop end-of-the-year, semi-annual sales or use a gift card you got for Christmas on New Year’s Eve, check store hours first.
Semi-annual sales, many which kicked off after Christmas are underway at Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Tory Burch and several other stores, including luxury brands. There also Christmas clearance sales.
But many stores will close early Thursday, several hours before the ball drops.
But amid the coronavirus pandemic, expect stores to limit the number of shoppers allowed inside and require masks.
And if you need a Costco or Sam’s Club run before the weekend, remember both wholesale clubs will be closed Friday like on New Year’s Day in past years.
To help plan your shopping down to the minute, here are New Year’s Eve store hours for department stores, discount retailers and other chains. Find grocery store hours here.
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New Year’s Eve store hours
Check with your closest location to confirm hours, as they may vary and not all locations will be open. In some cases, store websites have not been updated to reflect holiday hours, so call your closest location. Store names below link to retailers’ websites.
Academy Sports + Outdoors: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Apple: Special store hours are listed at www.apple.com/retail.
Athleta: Most stores close at 6 p.m..
Barnes & Noble: Most stores close at 6 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Banana Republic: Most stores close at 6 p.m.
Bath & Body Works: Most stores close at 6 p.m.
Bealls Florida: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Bed Bath & Beyond: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Belk: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Best Buy: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Big Lots: Regular hours.
BJ’s Wholesale Club: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., but has a senior hour from 8 to 9 a.m.
Boscov’s: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Burlington: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
buybuy Baby: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cabela’s: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Conn’s HomePlus: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Costco: Varies, most clubs close at 6 p.m.
CVS: Most stores open regular hours New Year’s Eve, but several have special hours. Pharmacy hours vary.
Dick’s Sporting Goods: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dillard’s: Close at 6 p.m.
Dollar General: Hours vary, most open regular hours.
Dollar Tree: Varies.
DSW: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dunham’s Sports: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., mall stores follow mall hours.
Family Dollar: Varies.
Five Below: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fleet Farm: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
GameStop: Varies, but many open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Gap: Most stores close at 6 p.m.
Guitar Center: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hobby Lobby: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Home Depot: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
HomeGoods: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
IKEA: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
J.C. Penney: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Joann Stores: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kirkland’s: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kohl’s: Many stores close at 9 p.m. and open regular hours.
Lowe’s: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Macy’s: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Marshalls: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Menards: Store close at 8 p.m.
Michaels: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack: Hours vary and posted at www.nordstrom.com.
Office Depot: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Old Navy: Hours vary, but most stores close at 6 or 7 p.m.
Party City: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Petco: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
PetSmart: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Raymour & Flanigan: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
REI: Varies.
Rite-Aid: Hours vary.
Ross: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
rue21: Closes at 6 p.m.
Sally Beauty: Stores close at 6 p.m.
Sam’s Club: Clubs close at 6 p.m.
Shoe Carnival: Most stores close at 6 p.m.
Staples: Stores close at 6 p.m.
Target: Most stores close at 9 p.m.
TJ Maxx: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ulta: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Walgreens: Most stores open regular hours New Year’s Eve but several have special hours. Pharmacy hours vary.
Walmart: Most open regular hours, which vary.
World Market: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Convenience stores open New Year’s
The following chains have locations open Thursday. Hours can vary.
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