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

CHARLOTTE, NC — On New Year’s Day, residents in Charlotte 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 Charlotte on New Year’s:

  • City of Charlotte — Closed New Year's Day

  • Mecklenburg County offices — Closed New Year's Day

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 throughout the Charlotte metro 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.

  • 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

  • Boston Market

  • Buca di Beppo

  • Buffalo Wild Wings

  • Burger King

  • Carrabba’s

  • The Cheesecake Factory

  • Chick-fil-A

  • Chili’s

  • Chipotle

  • Cracker Barrel

  • Denny’s

  • Domino’s

  • Dunkin’

  • Eddie V’s

  • Hardee's

  • IHOP

  • KFC

  • Maggiano's

  • McDonald’s

  • Metro Diner

  • Morton’s The Steakhouse

  • Olive Garden

  • Panda Express

  • Panera Bread

  • Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

  • Sonic

  • Starbucks

  • Subway

  • Taco Bell

  • The Capital Grille

  • Waffle House

Given the coronavirus pandemic, we would encourage you to call ahead to confirm hours at any of these retailers or restaurants.


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This article originally appeared on the Charlotte Patch