Big chains like Walmart or Target? Yeah, they’re a mixed bag. Some are open, but with weird hours. Think like 8 AM to 6 PM. Not late. Not early. Just… awkward. It’s like they’re saying, “Fine, you can buy milk, but only if you’re properly disheveled.”
Costco, though? Nope. Closed. Hard stop. Don’t even think about it. They treat New Year’s Day like a religious holiday for bulk-buying. You will not get your 48-pack of toilet paper or your five-pound tub of guacamole. You have to wait. Sorrow.
Your local supermarket—the one you actually like—is usually open. But it’s a skeleton crew. You’ll have one cashier who is aggressively cheerful. It’s suspicious. They’re probably running on glitter and spite.
The “Why Are You Here?” Vibe
Let’s be honest: if you’re shopping on New Year’s Day, you’re a specific type of person. You’re either hungover (hello, my people), you forgot to buy party snacks, or you’re that weirdly organized person who meal-preps for January 2nd. No judgment. Okay, a little judgment for the meal-prepper.
The store itself feels… weird. It’s dead quiet except for the Muzak version of “Auld Lang Syne.” The produce section looks sad. Like the lettuce knows it’s a backup plan. And the deli? Forget it. The guy slicing ham is moving at half speed. He’s thinking about his couch. I don't blame him.
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