Restaurants, Stores Open On New Year’s Day 2022 In Newton

NEWTON, MA — A new year is just around the corner in Newton. Many will mark the end of 2021 by heading to a party, watching the ball drop and ringing in 2022 with friends.

However, New Year’s Day is often a day for rest and recovery. While some may spend the day reading, watching movies with family or getting a head start on those resolutions, others may opt to head out for a good meal and a day of shopping.

Luckily, many Newton businesses and restaurants will be open on Jan. 1 to help accommodate those plans.

First, if you prefer to shop small and support local businesses, the following shops and restaurants will be open on New Year’s Day in Newton:

Locally Owned Businesses

• The Paper Mouse: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. NYE, closed New Years Day
• Folklorica: Open 10 to 6 p.m. NYE and New Years Day
• Newtonville Books: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. NYE, closed New Years Day

Locally Owned Restaurants

• Baramor
• The Capital Grille
• Seasons 52

On the other hand, if you’re hoping to step out for some socially distanced shopping or dining, here’s a selection of national retail stores and chain restaurants that will be open on New Year’s Day, according to lists compiled by Good Housekeeping, The Pioneer Woman, Parade and others.

National Retailers

• Barnes & Noble: Hours will vary by location. Call ahead to confirm hours.
• Bed, Bath & Beyond: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Dick’s Sporting Goods: Most stores will be open regular hours.
• Home Depot: Hours will vary by location. Call ahead to confirm hours.
• HomeGoods: Open regular hours.
• Kohl’s: Hours will vary by location. Call ahead to confirm hours.
• Macy’s: Store hours vary by mall. Call ahead to confirm hours.
• Marshalls: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Petco: Open regular hours.
• PetSmart: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Target: Open regular hours.
• TJ Maxx: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

National Restaurants

• Boston Market
• Burger King
• The Cheesecake Factory
• Domino’s
• Dunkin’ Donuts
• Fogo de Chão
• IHOP
• KFC
• McDonald’s
• Olive Garden
• Outback Steakhouse
• Panda Express
• Panera Bread
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Taco Bell
• TGI Friday's
• Wahlburgers
• Wendy’s

As always, Patch encourages you to call ahead to confirm hours at any of these retailers or restaurants.