Philly is getting ready to ring in the New Year in a big way! But before all the celebrations and end-of-year reflections can take place, many people are out and about still checking off their list. In fact, New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Because of this, major brands and retailers are usually opened on this day but with modified course. Below is a list of what’s open and what’s closed in Philadelphia on New Year’s Eve.
🌆 City services & public resources
- City of Philadelphia government offices – Closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
- Free Library of Philadelphia- Closed through New Year’s Day
- Trash & recycling: No collection on New Year’s Day; pickup will be delayed one day for the rest of the week
🛒 Grocery stores (open with holiday hours)
Most grocery stores are open on New Year’s Eve, often closing earlier than usual. Many reopen on New Year’s Day with adjusted hours. We recommend calling or checking ahead to double check hours.
- ACME Markets- Open NYE (usually 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.); open New Year’s Day
- Giant Food Stores- Open NYE(usually 6 a.m.- 8 pm.); regular hours on New Year’s Day
- ALDI- Open NYE (modified hours); closed New Year’s Day
- Trader Joe’s- Open NYE (usually 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.); closed New Year’s Day
- Whole Foods- Open NYE (usually 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.); open New Year’s Day
- Reading Terminal Market- Open NYE (usually 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.); closed New Year’s Day
💊 New Year’s Eve hours: Pharmacies & Convenience stores
- CVS- Open NYE & New Year’s Day (hours vary by location)
- Walgreens- Open NYE; closed New Year’s Day
- Wawa & 7-Eleven- Typically open 24/7 for late-night needs
🛍️ New Year’s Eve hours: shopping malls & major retailers
Many malls and big-box retailers remain open with reduced hours. In the Philadelphia area, Fashion District, KOP, Philadelphia Mills, and Cherry Hill will be opened on New Year’s Eve but with modified hours.
Additionally, retailers like Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Lowe’s are generally open on NYE but close early. It’s always best to check your specific Philly location.