PHOENIX, AZ — New Year’s Day is fast approaching as Phoenix residents prepare to say goodbye to yet another year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic.
While a surge in cases spurred by the fast-spreading omicron variant may cause some to rethink their New Year’s plans, others still may choose to go the extra mile to say goodbye to 2021 and ring in what they hope will be a better year to come.
While New Year’s Day typically doesn’t carry the culinary fanfare boasted by Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s a perfect excuse to host a festive brunch with your vaccinated friends or throw together a tasty New Year’s Day lunch for your family.
If you forgot the key ingredient for your famous quiche or simply need extra orange juice for mimosas, most grocery stores in the Phoenix area will be open for the food and drinks you may have forgotten.
As always, it's best to call ahead to check your local store's hours before heading out.
Here are the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day hours for the grocery stores in our town:
Albertsons: Stores will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, though some stores may close early or have adjusted hours. Call ahead to your preferred location to confirm hours. 8035 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix
Aldi: Stores will be open New Year’s Eve, but hours will vary by location. Stores will be closed on New Year’s Day. 1801 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert (Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. New Year's Eve)
Costco: Stores will be open until 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and will be closed on New Year’s Day. 4502 E. Oak St., Phoenix
CVS: Many locations, including those open 24 hours, will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Some pharmacies may have reduced hours. Customers are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours at their preferred locations. 855 E. Elliot Road, Tempe
Fry's: Stores will be open regular hours New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, though opening and closing times may vary by store. Pharmacies will close at 5 p.m. New Year's Eve and will be closed New Year's Day. 10450 N. 90th St., Scottsdale
Safeway: Stores will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, though some stores may close early or have adjusted hours. Call ahead to your preferred location to confirm hours. 926 E Broadway Road, Tempe
Sam’s Club: Stores will be open until 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve and will be closed on New Year’s Day. 1525 W. Bell Road, Phoenix
Target: Stores will be open regular hours. 2140 E. Baseline Road, Phoenix
Trader Joe’s: All stores will close at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Stores will be closed on New Year’s Day. 6202 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Walgreens: Walgreens stores will be open during regular business hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Twenty-four-hour Walgreens locations and 24-hour pharmacies will remain open. 2415 E. Union Hills Drive, Phoenix
Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. 7575 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Phoenix
Whole Foods: Stores will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but hours will vary by location. Call ahead to your preferred store to confirm hours. 750 S. Ash Ave., Suite 101, Tempe (7 a.m.-9 p.m. New Year's Eve and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. New Year's Day)
This article originally appeared on the Phoenix Patch
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