Breaking: Starbucks is open on New Year’s Day 2026. Most stores are pouring coffee right now. Hours vary by location, and many are shortened. If you are planning a first-sip ritual to kick off the year, plan ahead.
Airport and highway stores are the safest bet for near normal hours. Suburban shops and office district cafes are opening later, and many will close earlier tonight. Some services, like mobile order or delivery, may be limited based on staffing.
What’s open, and what’s different today
You can count on Starbucks to greet New Year’s Day with the lights on. But the exact time your neighborhood shop opens is not guaranteed. Stores inside Targets, grocery chains, and malls usually follow the host venue. That can mean a later open or an early close.
Drive thrus are often prioritized on holidays. Seating may be limited, and pastry cases may sell out faster than usual. Expect lighter staffing in the morning, especially in suburban areas. Downtown locations may be quiet early, then pick up around brunch.
Most Starbucks stores are open today, but hours are location specific. Do not rely on yesterday’s schedule. Check before you go.
How to check your store right now
You do not need to guess. Starbucks updates holiday hours in real time.
- Open the Starbucks app or the Store Locator online.
- Allow location access, or type your city and tap the pin for your store.
- Look for the green Open label, holiday hours note, and service icons.
- Confirm whether mobile order, drive thru, or delivery is currently available.
If your store sits inside a mall or big box retailer, also check the host’s holiday hours. Transit schedules can shift today too, which can affect opening times near stations and campuses.
Favorite your go to store in the app. Turn on notifications, so you get an alert if mobile order pauses or hours change.
Plan your coffee run like a pro
The first coffee of the year sets the tone. Keep it smooth. If you want a latte without the wait, arrive in the late morning window. The post midnight crowd fades by then, and pastry restocks often land around that time. If you are heading to the airport, expect steady lines but consistent service.
Small touches level up the ritual and the day:
- Bring a clean reusable tumbler. It keeps drinks hot longer.
- Save your custom order in the app. Reorder in two taps.
- If drive thru is long, check if walk up mobile pickup is available.
- Pair your drink with protein. A sandwich beats the sugar crash.
Pair your cup with a calm start
New Year’s Day is a mood. Use the stop for coffee to shape it. Walk the quiet block while the city wakes up. Sip a flat white and write three lines in a journal about what you want to feel this month. Try a quick photo walk, one detail that signals a fresh year, a frosted branch, a new sign, the steam from your cup.
If you are staying in, pick up ground beans or a new roast while you are there. Then build a home ritual. Ten minutes to grind, bloom, and pour. Put on a record. Start a puzzle. Text a friend your first book of the year. The cup becomes a cue for a slower, richer morning.
Service notes to know
Holiday menus are still on. Expect winter favorites, but some syrups or milks may run low by afternoon. Baristas may pause mobile ordering if the lobby gets crowded. That is normal on holidays. Third party delivery windows can be shorter, or not offered at all in some areas.
If you have a gift card or Rewards Stars to cash in, you can use them today. Be ready with a backup plan if an item is sold out. Try a similar roast or swap in a different milk. The goal is a warm start, not a perfect script.
Stores inside Targets, malls, and grocery chains often mirror the host’s holiday schedule. If the building is closed, that Starbucks is closed too.
The bottom line
Yes, Starbucks is open on New Year’s Day 2026. Hours are not one size fits all. Check the app or Store Locator, verify services, and choose the window that fits your morning. Then take a breath, lift your cup, and start the year with something warm and good. ☕️
