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As millions of Americans prepare to greet the New Year, they may find themselves in need of a few last-minute party favors, food or decor on New Year's Eve. Most stores will be open on New Year's Eve, ...

Cheers to a new year! New Year’s Day in New York can often feel like a zombie apocalypse, with desolate, refuse-littered streets, half-dead pedestrians staggering about, and of course, shuttered ...

The new year begins this week, and whether you're looking to grab some last-minute party snacks or pick up a new pair of shoes to go with your New Year's Eve outfit, you should have plenty of options ...

While many spend the holiday celebrating with friends either at home or at bars, the occasion also causes many fast food chains and restaurants to shut down for the evening and on New Year’s Day.

The calendar is flipping from 2025 to 2026 today, and whether Californians are looking to start off the new year with a cup of coffee, a sit-down breakfast, or looking for some retail therapy, ...

New Year’s Day is celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. It is a federal holiday, and some supermarkets will close to give employees a fresh start to the new year. Some supermarkets are staying open, ...

Ringing in the New Year and don't feel like cooking? Michigan restaurants offer plenty of dining options to ring in 2026. Most restaurant chains will remain open for the New Year's holiday, including ...

The new year begins this week, and if you need to conduct a banking transaction or mail a package, it might be a good idea to plan ahead. Almost all grocery stores, restaurants, and retail chains will ...

Most retail stores, restaurants, and grocery chains will be open on New Year's Day, though many will have adjusted hours. Costco, Sam's Club, and Aldi are among the major retailers that will be closed ...

The calendar flips from 2025 to 2026 this week and consumers needing to run errands, such as dropping off dry cleaning or filling a prescription, may want to plan ahead as there may be closures on and ...

As we wrap up 2025 and prepare to greet 2026, keep in mind what will be open and closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Here’s our quick guide. Charles Passy covers a variety of topics, ...