CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — It's just about time to celebrate New Year's Eve and say goodbye to 2023.
Preparing for a midnight toast and more year-end festivities may require a run or two to the store — but it's wise to expect some limited business hours.
While a handful of major chains operate normally on the final day of the year, many others altar their hour due to the holiday.
Each company's policy is different — so when in doubt, call ahead or check online for more specific operating hours near you.
Here’s a rundown of New Year's Eve hours for stores across the U.S. and Coastal Bend this year:
Walmart:
Walmart is open with regular operating hours on New Year's Eve.
Target:
Target will close at 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
CVS:
Many CVS Pharmacy locations will operate with normal hours on New Year's Eve, but some non-24-hour locations may be closed or have reduced hours. Customers are encouraged to call ahead or double-check local hours online.
Walgreens:
Walgreens stores will be open with regular hours on New Year’s Eve, but pharmacy hours can vary by location. You can check ahead online.
Macy's:
Stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sam's Club:
Stores close at 6 p.m
Denny's:
All restaurant locations are open 24 hours.
IHOP:
All restaurant locations are open 24 hours.
Rosita's Taco Shop (Rockport):
Open New Year's Eve and New Year's Day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown & Southside
Open New Year's Eve until 12 a.m.
Trout Street Bar and Grill (Port Aransas)
Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Whataburger
All restaurant locations will be open 24 hours.
New York Pizza To Go Padre Island
Open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on New Yera's Eve
Tortuga's Saltwater Grill (Port Aransas)
Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. then from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Castaways Seafood and Grill
Open New Year's Eve and New Year's Day: Limited Brunch options are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along with the regular menu all day. Baked Airline Chicken w/ sautéed broccolini and golden garlic potatoes, topped with a red wine reduction. Complimentary cabbage and black-eyed peas are served with every meal!
Nom's Kitchen (Padre Island)
Open on New Year's Eve from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Charlotte Plummers Seafood (Rockport)
Open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Niko's Steakhouse
Open from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Buffalo Wings Co. Southside
Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Nest
Open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Bluebonnet Delights (Robstown)
Open on New Year's Eve
