Some grocery stores and restaurants will be open to the public on New Year's Day, while others are observing the holiday along with banks.

While a handful of major chains operate normally on the final day of the year, many others close up shop early.

It’s the start of the new year, and you might need some essentials to cook a big dinner or kick back and have snacks to ring in 2025.

Here’s a look at what stores are open and what stores are closed on New Year’s Day 2025: Dollar General – Open 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Publix – Open but will close early. Some stores will close at 7 p.m., others at 8 p.m. Sprout’s – Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Fortunately, there are plenty of places to go. Whether you’re looking to hunt down some last-minute bargains, get an early start on 2025’s holiday shopping, or catch one last movie, there are plenty of options. Hours will vary, of course, and it's always a good idea to call first to confirm your local stores are open.

New Year's Day is a holiday but many retailers are open. Among them: Dollar General. On the first day of 2025, you may need groceries, a snack or just want to go shopping. The good news is that you have plenty of options because most restaurant,