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Veterans Day Sales: Major Retailers Open and Closed on November 11, 2018

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Retail stores open on Veterans Day

When a federal holiday rolls around, many people want to take advantage of the day off to do some shopping. However, figuring out which stores will open or stay closed can be confusing, especially since every chain can make their own decision. Many stores treat Veterans Day like any other day while others don’t. Plus, since Veterans Day is on a Sunday in 2018, it can be even harder for shoppers to figure out.

When is Veterans Day?

While there is usually a little confusion regarding what is open on federal holidays, this year, Veterans Day adds a bit more to the mix. The holiday officially falls on November 11 every year which, for 2018, is a Sunday. This means that the federal government observes the holiday on the next Monday. For 2018, that is November 12.

Since government agencies usually close on Sundays no matter what, they will close on Monday for Veterans Day to provide their staff a day off from work for the holiday. However, many retailers open on Sundays as part of their regular schedule. Plus, to make things more confusing for shoppers, not all business close for federal holidays no matter what day of the week they fall on.

Retailers have the ability to treat holidays in any manner they choose. There are no laws that dictate what they have to do, so opening or closing it a decision made by their upper management. If you are wondering what retailers open on Veterans Day, here’s a quick look at some popular stores.

Best Buy

Best Buy is open. Each store maintains their usual Sunday operating hours on Veterans Day and their typical Monday hours on the day the holiday is observed.

BJ’s Wholesale Club

BJ’s is open. This includes on Veterans Day itself as well as the Monday after. All locations will maintain their traditional operating hours on both days.

Costco

Costco is open. While Costco closes on many federal holidays, they maintain their usual hours on Veterans Day proper and the day it is observed when the actual holiday falls on a weekend.

Hobby Lobby

Hobby Lobby is closed on Veterans Day in 2018. However, this is only because the retailer doesn’t open on Sundays usually. During years where Veterans Day falls on any other day of the week, Hobby Lobby is open.

Additionally, Hobby Lobby is open on Monday, November 12, the day the federal government observes Veterans Day.

Home Depot

Home Depot is open. They will keep their usual business hours on both that Sunday and Monday. Plus, they provide a discount to veterans every day of the year, including on the holiday, and may have additional sales available to all shoppers that can lead to more savings.

JC Penney

JC Penney is open. The retail stores open for their regular hours on Sunday, November 11, 2018, and Monday, November 12, 2018.

Lowes

Lowes is open. Additionally, veterans can take advantage of their usual discount. Plus, there are usually sales that are available to all shoppers.

Macy’s

Macy’s is open. Macy’s maintains usual business hours for Veterans Day and often has special sales to mark the holiday that are available to all customers.

Sears

Sears is open. On Veterans Day and the following Monday, Sears will open according to their typical schedule. The retailer may also have special sale prices that everyone can take advantage of, including nonveterans.

Target

Target is open. Target is open on both days according to their regular business hours. While they don’t have a special Veterans Day sale, regular discounts are commonly available.

TJ Maxx

TJ Maxx is open. On both Sunday and Monday, TJ Maxx will operate per their usual schedule.

Walmart

Walmart is open. Walmart stores open every day barring Christmas Day, so they will not close for Veterans Day 2018. Small retailers, like the optometry clinic or salon, may not be open, depending on their usual Sunday schedules. If you plan on using those services, check their operating hours in advance.

Remember, nearly all banks and credit unions will close both on Veterans Day itself as well as Monday, November 12, when the holiday is observed. Government offices are usually not open on either day either, and some schools may close on Monday since they are generally not open on Sundays to observe the holiday on the actual day.

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Which Stores Are Open on New Year’s Day 2018?

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Stores Open Closed New Year's
When the New Year rolls around, it can get confusing as to which stores are open or closed for the day. New Year’s Day is a federal holiday, but that doesn’t mean retail stores follow the lead of the federal government and close for the day. In fact, many stores take advantage of the holiday to have sales to drive those people with the day off into their retail establishment. So, what stores open on New Year’s Day?

Is Walmart Open on New Year’s Day?

Yes, Walmart is open New Year’s Day. Walmart is open every day of the year except for one, and that day is Christmas. Walmart stores will be open.

Are Costco Stores Open on New Year’s Day?

No, Costco is closed New Year’s Day. Costco is one retailer that often closes it doors on holidays when most other retailers remain open to give their employees the day off. New Year’s Day is one of these days. If you are planning a New Year’s Day party, or need to stock up on food for watching football for the day, you will need to make sure to get it all before January 1. It’s also important to note Costco stores will be closing early on New Year’s Eve at 6:00 pm, rather than the usual 8:30 pm on weekdays.

Is Target Open on New Year’s Day?

Yes, Target is open New Year’s Day. For those who need to take a trip down to their local Target store, you’ll be happy to know it will be open on New Year’s Day, allowing you to buy anything you might need to get on that day. Target is open most days of the year except for Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.

Is BJ’s Open on New Year’s Day?

Yes, BJ’s is open New Year’s Day. BJ’s wholesale club will be open for New Year’s Day, but it will be open limited hours for the day. The wholesale club will be open from 11 am to 7 pm on New Year’s Day. It also closed earlier than usual on New Year’s Eve at 6 pm.

Are Sams Club Stores Open on New Year’s Day?

No, Sams Club is closed New Year’s Day. Sams Club is another retailer which remains closed on New Years Day. so you need to get your shopping done on the 31st if you want to shop there. Sams Club closes at 6:00 pm on New Year’s Eve.

Most other large retailers remain open for the New Year’s Day holiday, many of them promoting sales. Below is a list of some of the other retail outlets you can expect to find open on January 1. If you do decide to go to one of them, be sure to call to confirm their store hours for the day. Many will be running on holiday hours instead of their typical midweek hours.

  • JC Penny is open on New Year’s Day
  • Macy’s is open on New Year’s Day
  • Sears is open on New Year’s Day
  • Kmart is open on New Year’s Day
  • CVS is open on New Year’s Day
  • Walgreens is open on New Year’s Day
  • Rite Aid is open on New Year’s Day
  • Best Buy is open on New Year’s Day
  • Lowe’s is open on New Year’s Day
  • Home Depot is open on New Year’s Day

While most major retailers will be open on January 1, the same can’t be said of smaller boutique shops. Many of these smaller stores will be closed on January 1. If you need to go to any of these shops, you will want to call to confirm whether or not they will be open.

What Stores are Open on New Year’s Day 2017?

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Stores Open Closed New Year's
When the New Year rolls around, it can get confusing as to which stores are open or closed for the day. New Year’s Day is a federal holiday, but that doesn’t mean retail stores follow the lead of the federal government and close for the day. In fact, many stores take advantage of the holiday to have sales to drive those people with the day off into their retail establishment. Below you’ll find a list of stores, and whether they are open or closed on January 1, 2017.

Is Walmart open on New Year’s Day?

Yes, Walmart is open New Year’s Day. Walmart is open every day of the year except for one, and that day is Christmas. Walmart stores will be open.

Is Costco open on New Year’s Day?

No, Costco is closed New Year’s Day. Costco is one retailer that often closes it doors on holidays when most other retailers remain open to give their employees the day off. New Year’s Day is one of these days. If you are planning a New Year’s Day party, or need to stock up on food for watching football for the day, you will need to make sure to get it all before January 1. It’s also important to note Costco stores will be closing early on New Year’s Eve at 6:00 pm, rather than the usual 8:30 pm on weekdays.

Is Target open on New Year’s Day?

Yes, Target is open New Year’s Day. For those who need to take a trip down to their local Target store, you’ll be happy to know it will be open on New Year’s Day, allowing you to buy anything you might need to get on that day. Target is open most days of the year except for Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.

Is BJ’s open on New Year’s Day?

Yes, BJ’s is open New Year’s Day. BJ’s wholesale club will be open for New Year’s Day, but it will be open limited hours for the day. The wholesale club will be open from 11 am to 7 pm on New Year’s Day. It also closed earlier than usual on New Year’s Eve at 6 pm.

Is Sams Club open on New Year’s Day?

No, Sams Club is closed New Year’s Day. Sams Club is another retailer which remains closed on New Years Day. so you need to get your shopping done on the 31st if you want to shop there. Sams Club closes at 6:00 pm on New Year’s Eve.

Most other large retailers remain open for the New Year’s Day holiday, many of them promoting sales. Below is a list of some of the other retail outlets you can expect to find open on January 1. If you do decide to go to one of them, be sure to call to confirm their store hours for the day. Many will be running on holiday hours instead of their typical midweek hours.

  • JC Penny is open on New Year’s Day
  • Macy’s is open on New Year’s Day
  • Sears is open on New Year’s Day
  • Kmart is open on New Year’s Day
  • CVS is open on New Year’s Day
  • Walgreens is open on New Year’s Day
  • Rite Aid is open on New Year’s Day
  • Best Buy is open on New Year’s Day
  • Lowe’s is open on New Year’s Day
  • Home Depot is open on New Year’s Day

While most major retailers will be open on January 1, the same can’t be said of smaller boutique shops. Many of these smaller stores will be closed on January 1. If you need to go to any of these shops, you will want to call to confirm whether or not they will be open.

What Stores Are Open and Closed on New Year’s Day 2016?

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List of stores open and closed on New Year's Day
When the New Year rolls around, it can get confusing as to which stores are open or closed for the day. New Year’s Day is a federal holiday, but that doesn’t mean retail stores follow the lead of the federal government and close for the day. In fact, many stores take advantage of the holiday to have sales to drive those people with the day off into their retail establishment. Below you’ll find a list of stores, and whether they are open or closed on January 1, 2016.

Is Walmart open on New Year’s Day?

Yes, Walmart is open New Year’s Day. Walmart is open every day of the year except for one, and that day is Christmas. Walmart stores will be open.

Is Costco open on New Year’s Day?

No, Costco is closed New Year’s Day. Costco is one retailer that often closes it doors on holidays when most other retailers remain open to give their employees the day off. New Year’s Day is one of these days. If you are planning a New Year’s Day party, or need to stock up on food for watching football for the day, you will need to make sure to get it all before January 1. It’s also important to note Costco stores will be closing early on New Year’s Eve at 6:00 pm, rather than the usual 8:30 pm on weekdays.

Is Target open on New Year’s Day?

Yes, Target is open New Year’s Day. For those who need to take a trip down to their local Target store, you’ll be happy to know it will be open on New Year’s Day, allowing you to buy anything you might need to get on that day. Target is open most days of the year except for Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.

Is BJ’s open on New Year’s Day?

Yes, BJ’s is open New Year’s Day. BJ’s wholesale club will be open for New Year’s Day, but it will be open limited hours for the day. The wholesale club will be open from 11 am to 7 pm on New Year’s Day. It also closed earlier than usual on New Year’s Eve at 6 pm.

Is Sams Club open on New Year’s Day?

No, Sams Club is closed New Year’s Day. Sams Club is another retailer which remains closed on New Years Day. so you need to get your shopping done on the 31st if you want to shop there. Sams Club closes at 6:00 pm on New Year’s Eve.

Most other large retailers remain open for the New Year’s Day holiday, many of them promoting sales. Below is a list of some of the other retail outlets you can expect to find open on January 1. If you do decide to go to one of them, be sure to call to confirm their store hours for the day. Many will be running on holiday hours instead of their typical midweek hours.

  • JC Penny is open on New Year’s Day
  • Macy’s is open on New Year’s Day
  • Sears is open on New Year’s Day
  • Kmart is open on New Year’s Day
  • CVS is open on New Year’s Day
  • Walgreens is open on New Year’s Day
  • Rite Aid is open on New Year’s Day
  • Best Buy is open on New Year’s Day
  • Lowe’s is open on New Year’s Day
  • Home Depot is open on New Year’s Day

While most major retailers will be open on January 1, the same can’t be said of smaller boutique shops. Many of these smaller stores will be closed on January 1. If you need to go to any of these shops, you will want to call to confirm whether or not they will be open.

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