What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2026
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
New Year's Eve celebrations and fireworks around the world
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
Whiskey Row Boot Drop returns to Prescott for 15th year
Thousands gathered at Whiskey Row in Prescott for the 15th annual New Year’s Eve Boot Drop, featuring a 6-foot-tall illuminated cowboy boot descending from the historic Palace Restaurant.
Thousands gathered at Whiskey Row in Prescott for the 15th annual New Year’s Eve Boot Drop, featuring a 6-foot-tall illuminated cowboy boot descending from the historic Palace Restaurant.
Prescott rings in 2026 with 15th annual Whiskey Row Boot Drop
Thousands gathered at Whiskey Row on Wednesday night for the 15th annual New Year’s Eve Boot Drop, a western-themed tradition that organizers say is the only one of its kind in the world. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
Thousands gathered at Whiskey Row on Wednesday night for the 15th annual New Year’s Eve Boot Drop, a western-themed tradition that organizers say is the only one of its kind in the world. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
Working out in the new year
People often make New Year's Resolution for losing weight and working out more, and FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more from Mountainside Fitness ahead of the new year.
People often make New Year's Resolution for losing weight and working out more, and FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more from Mountainside Fitness ahead of the new year.
Valley Metro to offer free New Year’s Eve rides
Valley Metro will offer free rides on all buses, light rail, paratransit and the Tempe Streetcar this New Year’s Eve. It begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 and runs until 2 a.m. Jan. 1. On New Year’s Day, services will operate on a holiday schedule.
Valley Metro will offer free rides on all buses, light rail, paratransit and the Tempe Streetcar this New Year’s Eve. It begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 and runs until 2 a.m. Jan. 1. On New Year’s Day, services will operate on a holiday schedule.
Glendale PD to use gunshot detection tech on NYE
Glendale Police are using ShotSpotter technology and a dedicated fireworks task force to differentiate between holiday celebrations and illegal gunfire on New Year’s Eve. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.
Glendale Police are using ShotSpotter technology and a dedicated fireworks task force to differentiate between holiday celebrations and illegal gunfire on New Year’s Eve. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.
New Year's Eve revelers in the Phoenix area have transportation options to get home safe
New Year's Eve celebrations are taking place across the Phoenix area on the night of Dec. 31, and for many, those plans include a safe ride home.
New Year's Eve celebrations are taking place across the Phoenix area on the night of Dec. 31, and for many, those plans include a safe ride home.
America 250: Big events across the country to have on your radar for 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
How to make your New Year's Resolution stick
As we get closer to the year 2026, there are people who area preparing their New Year's Resolution. Making a New Year's Resolution is nothing new, but some people have trouble making them stick. Reporter Gary Baumgarten has some tips from health experts.
As we get closer to the year 2026, there are people who area preparing their New Year's Resolution. Making a New Year's Resolution is nothing new, but some people have trouble making them stick. Reporter Gary Baumgarten has some tips from health experts.
Mesa marks 'Noon Year's Eve' with celebration
A new year starts at the stroke of midnight, but in Mesa, some families celebrated early on Dec. 31 during a 'Noon Year's Eve' celebration in Downtown Mesa. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has more.
A new year starts at the stroke of midnight, but in Mesa, some families celebrated early on Dec. 31 during a 'Noon Year's Eve' celebration in Downtown Mesa. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has more.
New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A high-energy resolution to kickstart your New Year
As the new year approaches, many are finalizing their resolutions to improve their physical and mental well-being. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the details on a workout designed to blow off some steam.
As the new year approaches, many are finalizing their resolutions to improve their physical and mental well-being. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the details on a workout designed to blow off some steam.
Phoenix to crack down on illegal fireworks during New Year's Eve
"Anything that shoots up in the air and explodes or explodes on the ground, those are considered illegal," Phoenix Fire Captain DJ Lee said, as the city gets ready for New Year's Eve.
"Anything that shoots up in the air and explodes or explodes on the ground, those are considered illegal," Phoenix Fire Captain DJ Lee said, as the city gets ready for New Year's Eve.
New Year's Eve fireworks crackdown in Phoenix
While some fireworks are temporarily legal in Arizona for New Year's Eve festivities, many are not, and the City of Phoenix will be on patrol on Dec. 31 to crack down on them. Fire officials are also reminding the public about Shannon's Law. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
While some fireworks are temporarily legal in Arizona for New Year's Eve festivities, many are not, and the City of Phoenix will be on patrol on Dec. 31 to crack down on them. Fire officials are also reminding the public about Shannon's Law. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
Final New Year's Eve preparations in Times Square underway
Final preparations are taking place in New York City to ensure a spectacular celebration of the New Year that's just a few days away. FOX's Nate Foy learns about what last-minute touches are being done to make sure the start of 2026 goes off without a hitch.
Final preparations are taking place in New York City to ensure a spectacular celebration of the New Year that's just a few days away. FOX's Nate Foy learns about what last-minute touches are being done to make sure the start of 2026 goes off without a hitch.
Drive sober, or face jail time: Police ramp up DUI checkpoints
Officers will be out in force to keep people safe as they ring in 2026. Last year, statewide DUI patrols over Christmas and New Year's Eve led to nearly 1,400 arrests.
Officers will be out in force to keep people safe as they ring in 2026. Last year, statewide DUI patrols over Christmas and New Year's Eve led to nearly 1,400 arrests.
Holiday travel: Weather in parts of the U.S. affected flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor
Severe weather in other parts of the country did manage to cause some cancellations and delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, but overall, travelers say flights were smooth on Dec. 29.
Severe weather in other parts of the country did manage to cause some cancellations and delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, but overall, travelers say flights were smooth on Dec. 29.
Winter weather elsewhere affecting Sky Harbor
The post-Christmas travel rush is still on at airports across the U.S., and FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more on how Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is faring on the Monday after Christmas.
The post-Christmas travel rush is still on at airports across the U.S., and FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more on how Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is faring on the Monday after Christmas.
Phoenix opens Christmas tree recycling sites
As the holiday season concludes, Phoenix residents can now recycle their Christmas trees at more than a dozen locations across the city.
As the holiday season concludes, Phoenix residents can now recycle their Christmas trees at more than a dozen locations across the city.