What’s Open on New Year’s Near Ann Arbor

Are you wondering what is open on New Years Eve in Ann Arbor? What about who is closed on New Year’s Eve Near Ann Arbor? I’ve scoured a number of places for family fun and their holiday hours.

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Closures Before New Years Eve Near Ann Arbor

• 2024 – December 30 – The Little Seedling starts their vacation (12/30-1/4)
• December 30 – Miss Kim (closed 12/30-1/1)

Ann Arbor New Years Eve Closures

Are stores open on New Year’s Eve? Yes, there are some stores that are open on New Year’s Eve. Others are closed all day. Be sure to check our list and verify with stores directly for early closures on New Years Eve.

Our list is not exhaustive. We have built it over the course of several years and have checked those businesses for updates. We have also included those we see via Facebook and email. We are taking time with family between Christmas and New Years, so may not be able to add late entries to the list.

Closed All Day December 31

• Libraries, Museums & Other Activities
  • Ypsilanti District Library
  • Dexter District Library
  • Matthaei Botanical Gardens
  • Michigan Flight Museum
  • University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
• Restaurants
  • Miss Kim (Closed 12/30-1/1)
• Retail
  • 2024 – The Little Seedling (Closed 12/30-1/4)
  • Sylvan Factory
  • 2024 – My Urban Toddler (Confirmed by messenger)
  • 2024 –Secret Crisis Comics

Open with Regular or Special Hours on December 31

• Libraries, Museums & Other Activities
  • Ann Arbor District Library – Closes at 6p
  • Kelsey Museum of Archaeology – open 11a-4p
  • Station 300 – Open until 1a (reservations required) – see New Years Eve Packages
  • Revel and Roll (New Years Eve Event)
  • Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena – Open Skate 1-2:30p & New Years Eve Skate 6:45-8p
  • Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center – Open 6a-5p
  • UM Museum of Art – Closes at 3p.
  • Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum – Regular Hours 10a-5p
• Retail Stores
  • 2024 – Literati Bookstore 10a-5p
  • Schuler Books 9a-5p
  • Spun – open 10a-3p
• Grocery & Specialty Food Stores
  • 2024 – Meijer – Normal Hours
  • Trader Joes – Closes at 5p
  • Washtenaw Dairy – closes at 6p
  • Luca Pastry – 9a-6p (received by text)
  • Busch’s – 7a-9p
• Restaurants
  • Zingerman’s Deli & Next Door Cafe – 11a-4p
  • Zola Bistro – Last seating at 10p
  • Zingermans Roadhouse & Roadshows- Closes at 9p
  • Cafe Zola – open until midnight
  • JJ Crab House – 11a-9:30p – Regular Hours Daily through New Years
  • King Shing – open regular hours
  • 2024 – Ma Lou’s 11a-3p Lunch, 4-9p Prix Fixe NYE Menu
• Services
  • IHA Urgent Cares – 8a-4p – 2023

New Years Eve Events

Ann Arbor New Years Day Closures

Are stores open on New Year’s Day? Many stores are closed on New Years Day. Grocery stores tend to be open. Large chain stores and box retailers are often open. But many small local shops are closed

Closed All Day January 1

• Ann Arbor District Library
• Ypsilanti District Library
• Dexter District Library
• Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
• Luca Pastry – (received by text)
• Michigan Flight Museum
• UM Museum of Art
• University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
• Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center 
• 2024 – The Little Seedling
• 2024 – My Urban Toddler (Confirmed by messenger)
• 2024 – Literati Bookstore
• Spun
• 2024- Secret Crisis Comics
• Sylvan Factory
• Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena – 2023
• Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena – 2023
• Mack Pool – 2023
• Matthaei Botanical Gardens – Their Website says Closed December 24, 25, and 31. – 2023
• Everest Sherpa
• Miss Kim (Closed 12/30-1/1)
• 2024 – Ma Lou’s

New Years Day: Open Activities

These locations are open on New Years Day, some with special hours:

• Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum – noon-5p
• Station 300 – noon-10p
• IHA Urgent Cares – 8a-4p – 2023

New Years Day Restaurants Open

Check out these locations for great food open on New Year’s Day:

• Washtenaw Dairy Open 8a-1p for “A Very Nice Run“
• JJ Crab House – 11a-9:30p – Regular Hours Daily through New Years
• Zingermans Roadhouse & Roadshow – 9a-9p
• King Shing – open regular hours
• Cafe Zola – 9a-10p
• Zola Bistro – 9a-10p

New Years Day Retail Open Special or Regular Hours

• Busch’s – 7a-9p
• Meijer
• Schuler Books 11a-7p

New Years Day Events

Post New Year’s Special Hours

Closed January 2

• 2024 – The Little Seedling (Closed 12/30-1/4)
• 2024 – Secret Crisis Comics

Did I miss any closures? Add them in the comments so others can see as well.

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