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As South Florida prepares to bid farewell to 2025 with celebrations that include the iconic Orange Drop in downtown Miami, many residents and visitors are also wondering what services will be available during New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
From supermarkets and pharmacies to shopping malls and public transportation, here we provide you with a detailed summary of what will be open and what won't on December 31st and January 1st.
Supermarkets and grocery stores
New Year's Eve – December 31
Publix: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Aldi: Open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Trader Joe’s: Open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fresh Market: Open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Milam's Market: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
President: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Price Choice: Open, but the hours may vary by location
Sedano’s: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Walmart: Regular hours (6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.)
Walmart Neighborhood Market: Regular hours
Whole Foods Market: Open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Winn-Dixie: Open until 10:00 p.m.
Bravo Supermarkets: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sprouts: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
New Year – January 1
Publix: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Aldi: Closed
Trader Joe’s: Closed
Fresh Market: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Milam's Market: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
President: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Price Choice: Open (check store hours)
Sedano's: Open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Walmart: Regular hours
Whole Foods Market: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Winn-Dixie: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Bravo Supermarkets: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sprouts: Open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
"Most supermarkets and pharmacies in Florida will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, although many will have modified hours." — Florida Today
Large retailers and wholesale clubs
New Year's Eve – December 31
Costco: Open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
BJ's Wholesale Club: Open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sam's Club: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Target: Open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Walmart: Regular Hours
Best Buy: Open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
New Year – January 1
Costco: Closed.
BJ's Wholesale Club: Open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sam's Club: Closed
Target: Open during regular hours.
Walmart: Regular hours.
Best Buy: Open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Home Depot: Open during regular hours.
IKEA: Open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Macy's: Open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pharmacies
Both days
CVS: Open (it is recommended to confirm hours by location).
Walgreens: Open, with varying hours depending on the store.
Navarro Discount Pharmacy: Open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on January 1st.
Publix Pharmacies: Open with modified hours.
Many CVS Pharmacy locations will be operating during their normal hours on New Year's Day. Customers are advised to call ahead or check local hours online.
Shopping centers
New Year's Eve – December 31
Aventura Mall: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Brickell City Centre: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dadeland Mall: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dolphin Mall: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sawgrass Mills: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Coral Square: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Miami International Mall: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Merrick Park Stores: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bal Harbour Shops: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Galleria Fort Lauderdale: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
New Year – January 1
Aventura Mall: 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Brickell City Centre: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Dadeland Mall: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Miami International Mall: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sawgrass Mills: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Bal Harbour Shops, Merrick Park, Pembroke Lakes, Westland Mall, Florida Keys Outlet, The Falls: All open during extended or regular hours.
Public transport
Miami-Dade
Metrorail and Metromover: They operate until 2:00 a.m. on January 1st. After that time, you will only be able to exit the stations.
Metrobus and MetroConnect: Sunday schedule.
Parking at Metrorail stations: Open until 3:00 a.m.
Tri-Rail: Special departures from Miami Central at 1:00 and 2:00 a.m., stopping at all stations. It then operates on a weekend schedule.
Broward County Transit
Sunday schedule both days.
Waste collection and recycling
Miami-Dade, Miami, and Broward: Regular service both days.
Fort Lauderdale: Includes large waste collection.
Mail and postal delivery
December 31: Regular service
January 1: Only express priority mail delivery in select markets
Public offices and stock exchanges
December 31: Most will operate normally.
January 1: County offices, courts, and libraries in Miami-Dade and Broward will be closed.
NYSE and NASDAQ: Closed on January 1st.
January 1 is a federal holiday in the United States, so many offices and services will reduce or suspend their operations.
On the other hand, December 31, although it is New Year's Eve, is not an official holiday, and most establishments will be open, though with modified hours.
If you need to do shopping or run errands, it's best to check the specific hours of your local store or service.
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