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Major Retailers Open New Year’s Day with Discounts

1/1/2026

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On New Year’s Day 2026, most major U.S. retailers will remain open with discounts on older inventory.
Government buildings, post offices, courts, and schools will be closed.
U.S. stock markets and banks will be closed, reopening the next day.
Retailers including Walmart, Target, Macy’s, Kohl’s, CVS, and Walgreens will operate with modified hours.
Albertsons, Whole Foods, and Kroger will be open, while Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Costco will be closed.

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Story summary

On New Year’s Day 2026, most major U.S. retailers will remain open with discounts on older inventory.
Government buildings, post offices, courts, and schools will be closed.
U.S. stock markets and banks will be closed, reopening the next day.
Retailers including Walmart, Target, Macy’s, Kohl’s, CVS, and Walgreens will operate with modified hours.
Albertsons, Whole Foods, and Kroger will be open, while Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Costco will be closed.