After the late-night celebrations fade, New Year’s Day in Philadelphia tends to move at a slower, quieter pace. While many businesses reopen with limited hours, others take the day off entirely. Knowing what’s open (and what’s not) can you help you plan your first errands of the year without surprises. Here’s a simple breakdown of what to expect across the city.
🛒 Grocery stores open on New Year’s Day
Many supermarkets reopen on New Year’s Day with adjusted hours. Always check your local store for exact times
- Acme Markets – Open (8 a.m.–8 p.m.)
- Giant Food Stores – Open with regular hours
- Whole Foods Market – Open (9 a.m.–8 p.m.)
- Sprouts Farmers Market – Open with regular hours
- Aldi – Closed
- Trader Joe’s – Closed
- Reading Terminal Market – Closed
🛍️ Retail stores & shopping malls
If you’re easing back into shopping, many malls and major retailers reopen with holiday hours.
- Open with modified holiday hours: KOP, Fashion District, Philadelphia Mills, Cherry Hill Mall, The Shops at Liberty Place
Big-box retailers like Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Lowe’s are typically open, though many operation reduce schedules.
💊 Pharmacies & Convenience stores
- CVS – Open (hours vary by location)
- Walgreens – Open (hours vary by location)
- Wawa & 7-eleven- Open, often 24/7
🌆 City services & mail
City of Philadelphia government offices and the Free Library of Philadelphia are closed on New Year’s Day. There is no trash or recycling pickup, and collections will resume one day later than normal. USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL will not deliver mail or packages.
New Year’s Day in Philly is all about a soft reset so just be sure to double-check hours before heading out so your first stop of the year doesn’t turn into a closed door.