Publix, Food Lion, Aldi, Whole Foods Holiday Hours New Year's

CHARLOTTE, NC — Whether you're hosting a small gathering at your home for New Year's, or a bash with food and drink for a crowd, it seems like something always gets left off the shopping list. Everyone has a last-minute purchase that requires a quick trip to the store during the holidays.

Here is a list of Charlotte area grocery stores that will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, along with their hours. However, it is always a good idea to call ahead and make sure the store has the item you're looking for in stock.

Many food stores in the region — Publix, Food Lion and Whole Foods among others — are open Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, although hours may be adjusted for the holiday. To help you prepare for the holiday, we have open and closed hours for Charlotte metro grocery chains, taken from their websites and emails to Patch. Some stores may vary.

New Year's Eve, Day Store Hours

• Publix — New Year's Eve and Day — Stores will be open both days, but closing times vary, so check online or contact your store directly.
• Food Lion: New Year's Eve and Day — Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 all stores will be open during normal business hours.
• Trader Joes: Stores will close at 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
• Whole Foods: Stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on New Year's Day.
• ALDI: All ALDI stores will be open limited hours on New Year's Eve; all stores are closed on New Year's Day. The holiday hours for your local store can be found by using the store locator.
• Costco: New Year's Eve and Day — Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 31; closed on New Year's Day.
• Sam's Club: Stores will be closed on New Year's Day.
• Walmart: Stores will be open on regular hours on New Year's Eve and Day.
• Target: On New Year's Eve, all stores open at regular time — either 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. — and will close at 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. On New Year's Day, all stores open at regular time and will close at 10 p.m., 11 p.m. or midnight.

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