Welcome, 2026! On January 1st, we all get to relax and recharge our batteries for this wonderful new year. Of course, so do those working in some supermarkets or other major stores. While most of us can easily find enough stuff at home to go through one day of store closures, you never know when you may need something. Luckily, many major retailers and shopping centers in San Diego will be open, though some operate on shortened holiday schedules. Here’s what stores are open and when on New Year’s Eve in San Diego.
Shopping centers & malls
Most of San Diego’s primary shopping destinations will be open with reduced hours. Here’s the breakdown:
- Fashion Valley is open from 10 AM to 6 PM.
- Westfield UTC will operate from 10 AM to 8 PM.
- Las Americas Premium Outlets in San Ysidro will be open from 10 AM to 8 PM.
- Carlsbad Premium Outlets are open from 10 AM to 7 PM.
Big box, speciality shops, and convenience stores
- Walmart locations will operate during their regular hours: 6 AM to 11 PM. Pharmacy and vision center hours are typically reduced and may close by 5 PM.
- Target stores are open, with most San Diego locations operating from 8 AM to 10 PM. Optical and pharmacy counters usually have modified holiday hours.
- IKEA is open from 10 AM to 9 PM. January 1st it actually quite a popular day for furniture shopping, so you can expect some crowds here!
- 7-Eleven locations across San Diego are open 24/7, with all the services that they offer.
- Circle K stores also maintain their regular 24-hour schedule on New Year’s Day.
Grocery stores open on New Year’s Day
- Ralphs – Normal hours, from 5 AM / 6 AM to midnight/ 1 AM, depending on location.
- Vons / Albertsons – Most locations open between 7 AM and 7 PM.
- Food 4 Less – Normal hours, from 6 AM to midnight in most locations.
- Whole Foods – Open from 9 AM to 8 PM.
Pharmacies and drugstores
- CVS retail locations remain open, including those that operate 24 hours a day. Non-24-hour stores may have shortened hours, often closing by 9 PM.
- Walgreens will be open during regular hours. All 24-hour locations will maintain their schedule. Most pharmacy counters will be closed for the holiday unless they are designated 24-hour emergency pharmacies.
Stores confirmed to be closed on New Year’s Day in San Diego
- Costco
- Sam’s Club
- Trader Joe’s
- ALDI
Here you go – a comprehensive list of what stores are open on New Year’s Day in San Diego. Happy new year!