The new year is almost here! In case you need to get a few things done at the last minute before 2017 officially begins, here are the business hours you should keep in mind.
New Year's Eve Bank Hours
Bank branches that are normally open Saturdays will be open on Dec. 31. However, it is possible for some to close earlier than usual or not be open at all so it's best to call your local branch to confirm its business hours on the last day of the year.
Bank of America will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while Citizens Bank branches usually open until 4 p.m. will continue to operate as such. However, Citizens Bank locations that normally close at 7 p.m. will be ceasing operations at an earlier time: 5 p.m. First Niagara business hours for Dec. 31 will be 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Other banks open on New Year's Eve include: Bank of the West, BMO Harris, Chase Bank, BBVA Compass Bank, Capital One Bank, Comerica, KeyBank, PNC Bank, People's United Bank, and U.S. Bank.
Most will follow the Federal Reserve's holiday schedule so expect bank branches to be closed on New Year's Day and Monday, Jan. 1 and 2.
New Year's Eve Post Office Hours
According to the U.S. Postal Service, all Post Office locations will be operating regular hours on New Year's Eve and mail will also be delivered as usual on the day.
Not all blue collection boxes will have final collection times at 12 p.m. but those looking to get their mail picked up on Dec. 31 are reminded to disregard the final collection times posted on the boxes and put their mail in the collection boxes by noon Saturday. If you require a later pickup, the USPS advises visiting their local Post Office facility.
Post Office operations resume Tuesday, Jan. 3, as Monday, Jan. 2 will be a federal holiday, with the exception of Priority Mail Express. Mail on the service will be delivered Sunday and Monday.
Walmart New Year's Eve Store Hours
Regular Walmart stores will be operating until 8:00 p.m. but Walmart Super Centers will be open all night long on New Year's Eve.
Target New Year's Eve Store Hours
Most Target stores can accommodate any late shopping you will be doing before the festivities on New Year's Eve by staying open until 9:00 p.m. Come New Year's Day, Target will be open on regular hours.
Stores Open On New Year's Eve
Costco: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Toys "R" Us: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Best Buy: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Trader Joe's: Closes at 6 p.m.
Whole Foods: Closes at 10 p.m.
Home Depot: Closes at 7 p.m.
CVS: 24-hour locations will maintain usual business hours
Rite Aid: Usual business hours but some 24-hour locations might open later or close earlier
Applebee's: Most locations will be open 11 a.m. to 12 midnight.
Olive Garden: Most restaurants will be open during their normal business hours.
Burger King, KFC, McDonald's: Most locations will be open on New Year's Eve but some may close early.
