What’s Open, Closed New Year’s Day 2021 In Fredericksburg

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — On New Year’s Day, residents in Fredericksburg 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 the area on New Year’s:

According to the city's website, all Fredericksburg city offices will be closed New Year's Day. Curbside collection of trash and recycling will take place as usual. There will be no trash or recycling collection on New Year's Day. Friday customers will have their trash picked up on Saturday. The Belman Road Recycling Center and the Stafford Landfill will close for New Year's Day. Normal operations will resume Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Fredericksburg library branch will close at 3 p.m. New Year's Eve Day and remain closed New Year's Day. Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court are closed Dec. 31-Jan. 1.

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 in your area or elsewhere, if you're traveling.

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 Fredericksburg Patch