Starbucks might be the go-to choice for those customers hoping for a quick caffeine fix on New Year's Eve. However, one must check the Starbucks app and confirm the opening hours for the nearest location on January 1, 2025.
Prospective customers should also be aware that the organization is in the middle of a labor dispute that began on December 20, 2024. Several workers in high-profile stores in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are on strike, demanding better wages, working conditions, and benefits.
Executive Vice President and Chief Partner Officer Sara Kelly released a statement on December 23, 2024, assuring that "only a small number of stores" were affected by the strike. The CPO also added:
"The overwhelming majority of Starbucks stores across the country have opened as planned and are busy with customers enjoying the holidays."
According to a Newsweek report dated December 24, 2024, the strike could extend into New Year's Eve if an agreement isn't reached between the company and staff. Customers are, therefore, advised to confirm opening hours from their local stores by using the store locator on the company's website.
Some locations might implement modified hours on New Year's Eve due to a lesser staff population or product demand. Some outlets from the coffee chain operate a 365-day opening policy, promising offerings of hot coffee every day.
According to a Fox 4 News report dated December 25, 2024, other stores may be closed or operate with reduced hours due to the holidays. Previously, in November 2023, the coffee company had informed customers about a similar approach of modifying their store hours due to the holidays. The statement on their website read:
“This holiday season, Starbucks store hours vary by location and stores may occasionally adjust their hours based on business and customer needs.”
It would seem that the same rules apply in 2024. The opening hours of hotspots in major cities are listed below for convenience.
Starbucks will be open on New Year’s Eve, but opening hours may vary
These New Year's Eve opening hours may be subject to change due to the strike or Holidays.
Los Angeles
- 2735 S Figueroa St, CA 90007, 5:00 am-12:00 am
- 1106 Cornwell St, CA 90033, 4:00 am-12:00 am
- 4177 W Washington Boulevard, CA 90018, 5:30 am-8:00 pm
- 729 N Vignes St, CA 90012, 6:00 am-1:00 pm
New York
- 61, 9th Avenue, NY 10011, 8:00 am-6:00 pm
- 34, Hudson Yards, NY 10001, 7:00 am-9:00 pm
- 425, Lexington Avenue, NY 10017, 5:00 am-9:00 pm
- 72, Spring Street, NY 10012, 7:30 am-8:30 pm
Texas
- 1929 Texas Avenue, TX 77840, 6:00 am- 9:00 pm
- College Station, TX 77840, 6:00 am-9:00 pm
- Grand Prairie, TX 75052, 7:00 am-6:00 pm
- 9315 S Texas 6, TX 77083, 6:00 am-10:30 am
Dallas
- 4025 Gaston Avenue, TX 75246, 6:00 am-7:00 pm
- 5715 Lemmon Avenue, TX 75209, 6:00 am-7:30 am
- 1103 W Mockingbird Ln, TX 75247, 6:00 am-8:00 pm
- 2800 Oak Lawn Avenue, TX 75219, 6:00 am-8:00 pm
Miami
- 401 Biscayne Boulevard, FL 33132, 8:00 am-10:00 pm
- 6702 Bird Road, FL 33155, 7:00 am-9:30 pm
- 248 Biscayne Boulevard, FL 33132, 7:00 am-9:00 pm
- Miami Beach, FL 33139, 6:30 am-9:00 pm
Washington DC
- Washington Harbour, 3050 Water St NW, DC 20007, 6:30 am-4:00 pm
- 900 23rd St NW, DC 20037, 6:00 am-10:30 pm
- 237 Pennsylvania Avenue, DC 20003, 6:00 am-6:00 pm
- 1160 First St NE, DC 20002, 6:00 am-4:00 pm
Meanwhile, customers have reasons to celebrate. The coffee company is not charging extra for customized beverage orders of non-diary milk placed from the holiday menu. Brian Niccol, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Starbucks, in a news release on October 30, 2024, stated:
"Core to the Starbucks Experience is the ability to customize your beverage to make it yours. By removing the extra charge for non-dairy milks we’re embracing all the ways our customers enjoy their Starbucks.”
No matter your plans for New Year's Day celebrations, some locations of the coffee company will be there to provide Caramel Flavored Coffee and other fan favorites.
To stay updated on opening hours for the holidays, visit the nearest location or use the store locator on the company's website.