What’s Open, Closed On New Year’s Day 2021 In Atlanta

Kara McIntyre
·3 min read

ATLANTA, GA — On New Year’s Day, residents in Atlanta will leave behind a year marked by unprecedented hardship and challenges. After spending much of the year navigating the once-in-a-lifetime coronavirus pandemic, many will no doubt welcome 2021 with open arms.

As we ring in the new year in our town, many local facilities and government offices will take the day off to recognize the start of the new year.

Here’s a look at what’s open and closed in Atlanta on New Year’s:

  • Fulton County courts, facilities and offices are closed on Thursday and Friday.

  • Fulton County public safety services are available 365 days per year.

  • Atlanta garbage pick up: The city of Atlanta's Office of Solid Waste Services is closed on Jan. 1. If your regularly scheduled service day falls on New Year’s Day, your collection service will take place on Saturday, Jan. 2. Regular schedules resume on Monday, Jan. 4.

  • The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will operate bus service on a Saturday schedule, but rail service and Atlanta streetcar service on Sunday schedules for New Year’s Eve. Bus, rail and Atlanta streetcar services will all operate on their respective Sunday schedules for New Year’s Day.

  • Fulton County Schools students are off from Dec. 21-Jan. 4, all offices are closed.

  • Atlanta Public Schools students are also off from Dec. 21-Jan. 4, all offices are closed.

  • The Fulton County Library System is closed Thursday and Friday.

  • Municipal offices for the city of Atlanta are closed Thursday and Friday.

  • New Year’s Day is a federal holiday and all U.S. Postal Service post offices will be closed. No mail will be delivered or sent. Regular business hours will resume Saturday, Jan. 2.

  • Publix: All stores open at regular hours and close at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Many stores will close between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. All pharmacies will be closed on New Year’s Day.

  • Kroger: All stores and pharmacies will be open for regular business hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Pharmacies will close at 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 3 p.m. on New Year’s Day.

However, if you’re hoping to step out for some socially distanced shopping or dining, there are several stores and chain restaurants that will be open on New Year’s Day.

Retailers

  • Bed, Bath & Beyond: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Dick’s Sporting Goods: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Dillard’s: Some stores open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (varies by mall)

  • Hobby Lobby: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Home Depot: Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • IKEA: Open regular hours.

  • Kohl’s: Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  • Lowe’s: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Macy’s: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Marshalls: Open regular hours.

  • Neiman Marcus: Open noon to 5 p.m.

  • PetSmart: Open regular hours.

  • Target: Open regular hours.

  • TJ Maxx: Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Walgreens: Open regular hours.

  • Walmart: Open regular hours.

Restaurants

  • Applebee’s

  • Balducci’s

  • Black Angus Steakhouse

  • Boston Market

  • Buca di Beppo

  • Buffalo Wild Wings

  • Burger King

  • Carl's Jr.

  • Carrabba’s

  • The Cheesecake Factory

  • Chick-fil-A

  • Chili’s

  • Chipotle

  • Cracker Barrel

  • Curry Up Now

  • Denny’s

  • Domino’s

  • Dunkin’

  • Eddie V’s

  • Fogo de Chão

  • Hardee's

  • IHOP

  • KFC

  • Kona Grill

  • Landry’s Kitchen

  • Lettuce Entertain You

  • Maggiano's

  • Mastro’s

  • McDonald’s

  • Metro Diner

  • Morton’s The Steakhouse

  • Olive Garden

  • Panda Express

  • Panera Bread

  • Patxi’s Pizza

  • Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

  • Smith & Wollensky

  • Sonic

  • Starbucks

  • Subway

  • Taco Bell

  • The Capital Grille

  • Waffle House

  • Wahlburgers

  • Yard House

Given the coronavirus pandemic and changing business restrictions in some states, we would encourage you to call ahead to confirm hours at any of these retailers or restaurants.

This article originally appeared on the Atlanta Patch