It's mostly business as usual, or close to it, on Wall Street as well as at the nation's banks, restaurants and fast-food chains today on New Year's Eve 2024.If you're looking to find post-holiday deals or return a present, major retailers should be open, although some plan to shut early. Given that some retailers and other businesses are running on a holiday schedule with reduced hours, it's best to check ahead.
Where can I return a present on New Year's Eve?Target stores mostly will close at 9 p.m.Walmart stores will operate during normal business hours.Are banks open today on New Year's Eve? Banks will be open today, as New Year's Eve falls on a Tuesday and is not a federal holiday. Is the stock market open today on New Year's Eve?As New Year's Eve falls on a Tuesday, the stock market is open for regular trading hours, with the Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange operating from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. The bond market, however, is closing early today, at 2 p.m. EST. Are grocery stores open on New Year's Eve?Acme Markets stores are mostly open for limited hours on holidays, but customers are advised to check their store page for changes.Albertsons stores and pharmacies including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Randalls, Shaw's, Vons and Tom Thumb will be open on New Year's Eve at reduced hours. It advises customers to check with specific locations before visiting.ALDI stores operate with limited hours on New Year's Eve. Specific holiday hours for local stores can be found by using its store locator.Costco warehouse stores are open regular hours. Food Lion stores are open regular hours.Giant Food stores close at 9 p.m., including 24-hour stores; gas stations close at 8 p.m.; pharmacies close at 6 p.m. and Giant Pickup closes at 8 p.m.Kroger stores will mostly be open normal hours.Publix stores will open at their regular times and close at 7 p.m. Sam's Club stores close at 6 p.m. Stop & Shop stores close at 9 p.m., fuel stations close at 8:30 p.m