Some grocery stores and restaurants will be open to the public on New Year's Day, while others are observing the holiday along with banks.

While a handful of major chains operate normally on the final day of the year, many others close up shop early.

Here’s a look at what stores are open and what stores are closed on New Year’s Day 2025: Dollar General – Open 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Publix – Open but will close early. Some stores will close at 7 p.m., others at 8 p.m. Sprout’s – Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Fortunately, there are plenty of places to go. Whether you’re looking to hunt down some last-minute bargains, get an early start on 2025’s holiday shopping, or catch one last movie, there are plenty of options. Hours will vary, of course, and it's always a good idea to call first to confirm your local stores are open.

New Year's Day is a holiday but many retailers are open. Among them: Dollar General. On the first day of 2025, you may need groceries, a snack or just want to go shopping. The good news is that you have plenty of options because most restaurant,