Acme, Aldi: New Year’s 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — New Year’s Day is fast approaching as Toms River residents prepare to say goodbye to yet another year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic.

While a surge in cases spurred by the fast-spreading omicron variant may cause some to rethink their New Year’s plans, others still may choose to go the extra mile to say goodbye to 2021 and ring in what they hope will be a better year to come.

While New Year’s Day typically doesn’t carry the culinary fanfare boasted by Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s a perfect excuse to host a festive brunch with your vaccinated friends or throw together a tasty New Year’s Day lunch for your family.

If you forgot the key ingredient for your famous quiche or simply need extra orange juice for mimosas, most grocery stores in Toms River will be open for the food and drinks you may have forgotten.

As always, it's best to call ahead to check your local store's hours before heading out.

Here are the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day hours for the grocery stores in our town:

Acme Markets: Stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Address: 5 Ortley Plaza, Seaside Heights

Aldi: Stores will be open New Year’s Eve, but hours will vary by location. Stores will be closed on New Year’s Day. Addresses: 86 Route 70, Toms River; 740 Route 37 West, Toms River

BJ’s Wholesale Club: Stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Address: 941 Route 37 West, Toms River

CVS: Many locations, including those open 24 hours, will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Some pharmacies may have reduced hours. Customers are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours at their preferred locations. Addresses: 51 Bananier Drive, Toms River; 1357 Lakewood Road, Toms River; 1759 Hooper Ave., Toms River

Rite Aid: Most stores will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Addresses: 1726 Route 37 East, Toms River; 220 Route 70, Toms River; 811 Fischer Blvd., Toms River; 2 Route 37 East, Toms River; 31 Mule Road, Toms River

ShopRite: Hours will vary by location. Call ahead to your local store to confirm hours. Addresses: 2 Route 37 West, Toms River; 860 Fischer Blvd., Toms River

Stop & Shop: Stores will be open regular hours. Addresses: 353 Route 37 East, Toms River; 2360 Lakewood Road, Toms River

Target: Stores will be open regular hours. Address: 1331 Hooper Ave., Toms River

Walgreens: Walgreens stores will be open during regular business hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Twenty-four-hour Walgreens locations and 24-hour pharmacies will remain open. Addresses: 1726 Route 37 East, Toms River; 220 Route 70, Toms River; 811 Fischer Blvd., Toms River; 2 Route 37 East, Toms River; 31 Mule Road, Toms River

Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Address: 950 Route 37 West, Toms River

Wawa: Stores will be open regular hours. Addresses: 1600 Route 37 East, Toms River; 2302 Route 37 East, Toms River; 179 Route 37 East, Toms River; 254 Route 37 West, Toms River; 1725 Hooper Ave., Toms River; 1166 Fischer Blvd., Toms River; 1680 Route 9, Toms River; 3485 Route 35, Lavallette; 379 Dover Road, South Toms River