What metro-east grocery stores are open New Year’s Day? Here’s where you can shop

Whether you’re in need of last-minute party snacks, grapes to munch under a table in accordance with tradition or simply a regular Thursday shopper, it pays to know which southwest Illinois grocery stores will be open New Year’s Day.

Some stores will close early Wednesday, Dec. 31 to observe New Year’s Eve, while others are operating regular hours.

Here’s what to know about store hours for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Belleville. Hours may vary by location, so you might want to double-check your grocery store’s schedule before you head out.

Which metro-east grocery stores close early on New Year’s Eve?

In Belleville, your best bet for some late-in-the-day grocery shopping Wednesday is likely Walmart or Schnucks.

The list of New Year’s Eve hours for metro-east grocery stores is below:

• Aldi: 1805 Carlyle Ave. in Belleville, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Schnucks: 800 Carlyle Ave. in Belleville, open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sam’s Club: 1350 Highway 50 in O’Fallon, open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Early shopping for Plus members begins at 8 a.m.)
• Target: Most stores will close at 9 p.m.
• Walmart: 2608 Green Mount Commons Drive in Belleville, open regular hours

Here’s what stores will be open and closed Thursday for New Year’s Day:

• Aldi: Closed
• Schnucks: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sam’s Club: Closed
• Target: Stores will be open regular hours.
• Walmart: Open regular hours.

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