Stores Open on New Year’s Day in Houston - Collage

Last Updated – 27th December 2025

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Stores Open on New Year’s Day in Houston (2026) – If you’re wondering what’s open on January 1, 2026, this guide highlights Houston stores open on New Year’s Day, including grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores, and select retail chains. Hours are often reduced on New Year’s Day, so availability may vary by location.

For more ideas on where to go once the shopping is done, check out our roundup of Houston events and activities this weekend.


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Grocery Stores Open on New Year’s Day in Houston

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Stores: Open regular hours | Curbside: Open at 9 a.m. | Home Delivery: Open at 9 a.m. | Pharmacy: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Kroger

Regular hours on New Year’s Day. Pharmacy hours may vary depending on location.


Randalls

Open 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Pharmacy CLOSED (call your local store to check before going)


Sprouts Farmers Market

Open; reduced holiday hours vary by location (call your local store to check before going)


Big-Box & Retail Stores Open on New Year’s Day in Houston

Bass Pro Shops 

Open 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM


Cabela’s

Open New Year’s Day: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM


Cost Plus World Market 

Open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM


Apple Store

Open New Year’s Day: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM


Walmart

Open 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


Target

Open 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


Best Buy

Open 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


Macy’s

Open 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Store) | CLOSED (Curbside)


Kohl’s

Open 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


Dick’s Sporting Goods

12:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Curbside Only)


GameStop

Open 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


Barnes & Noble

Open 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


Petco

Open 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


PetSmart

Open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


Pharmacies & Convenience Stores Open on New Year’s Day

CVS

Open 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Hours may be updated for New Year’s Day


Circle K

Open 24 hours (location dependent)


7-Eleven

Open 24 hours (most Houston locations, check with your local stores before going)


Home Improvement Stores Open on New Year’s Day

The Home Depot

Open 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


Lowe’s

Open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


Staples

Open 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


Office Depot / OfficeMax

Open 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


International Grocery Stores Open on New Year’s Day in Houston

Keemat Grocers (Houston)

Open NYD depending on the HTX Store location


Subhlaxmi Grocers (Hillcroft Ave)

Open 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM (according to Google map, check with your local stores before going)


Seiwa Market

Open 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (according to Google map, check with your local stores before going)


H Mart

Open 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


99 Ranch Market

Open 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


Hong Kong Food Market (Bellaire Blvd)

Open 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM (according to Google map, check with your local stores before going)


El Rancho Supermercado (Houston locations)

Open 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Año Nuevo (check with your local stores before going)


La Michoacana Meat Market (Houston locations)

Open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM (check with your local stores before going)


Looking for festive plans beyond shopping? Check out our Houston Weekend Guide for events, lights, and holiday fun.

Brett T