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Which Charlotte grocery stores are open, closed New Year’s Eve and Day?

Many grocery stores are closing early on New Year’s Eve.
Many grocery stores are closing early on New Year’s Eve. cjordan@charlotteobserver.com
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  • Charlotte grocery stores alter hours for Dec. 31 and Jan. 1; many close early.
  • Major chains like Costco, Sam's Club and Trader Joe's close on Jan. 1.
  • Food Lion, Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods report regular hours New Year’s Eve and day.

Charlotte grocery and retail stores are changing their hours for New Year’s.

Some stores are open regular hours both New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31 and New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1. However, some stores are closed on Jan. 1, and many are closing early Dec. 31.

Here are store hours for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Individual store hours may vary, so check your store before heading out.

Charlotte grocery store hours for New Year’s Eve and day

  • Aldi: closes at 7 p.m. Dec. 31, closed Jan. 1
  • BJ’s Wholesale Club: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 31, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 1
  • Costco: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 31, closed Jan. 1
Store hours vary on New Year’s Day among Charlotte grocers.
Store hours vary on New Year’s Day among Charlotte grocers. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
  • Food Lion: open regular hours Dec. 31 and Jan. 1
  • Harris Teeter: open regular hours Dec. 31 and Jan. 1
  • Lidl: close at 6 p.m. Dec. 31, closed Jan. 1
  • Lowes Foods: open regular hours Dec. 31-Jan.1
  • Publix: close at 9 p.m. Dec. 31, close at 8 p.m. Jan. 1
  • Sam’s Club: closes at 8 p.m. Dec. 31, closed Jan. 1
  • Sprouts Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 31, regular hours Jan. 1
  • Super G Mart: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 31, regular hours Jan. 1
  • Target: most stores close at 9 p.m. Dec. 31, regular hours Jan. 1
  • Trader Joe’s: closes at 5 p.m. Dec. 31, closed Jan. 1
  • Walmart: open regular hours Dec. 31 and Jan. 1
  • Whole Foods Market: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 31, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 1

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Renee Umsted is The News & Observer’s Affordability Reporter. She writes about what it costs to live in the Triangle, with a consumer-focused approach. She has a degree in journalism from TCU. 
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