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
H-E-B
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)
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