A guide to New Year’s Eve in Sacramento: Fireworks, weather, store hours and more
Spending the New Year’s holidays in Sacramento? Whether you’re planning to party on New Year’s Eve or stay home, The Bee has you covered on what to know.
Weather
It’s looking like Sacramento will see rain as 2025 ends and 2026 begins.
New Year’s Eve is likely to be rainy in the afternoon and evening, with a steady temperature around 48 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. New Year’s Day will see continued rain, with a high temperature near 54 degrees.
Celebrations, fireworks and activities on New Year’s Eve
Calling everyone who doesn’t want to stay up until midnight: Old Sacramento is hosting a free fireworks show at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, also featuring live music and activities.
The pyrotechnics are back! New Year’s Eve fireworks returning to Old Sacramento
If you’re a fan of Netflix’s show “Stranger Things,” the finale is airing in theaters around Sacramento. Here’s what to know about showtimes and where to watch.
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Shopping and store hours
If you’re looking to elevate your wine and champagne selection for New Year’s Eve (or for 2026 overall), The Bee’s food and drink reporter Sean Timberlake recommended some local options.
Celebrate festively, drink locally with these Sacramento-area sparkling wines
Need a last-minute bottle of bubbly or funky glasses that say 2026? Here’s what stores are open in the Sacramento area on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Hours vary by location — call ahead before heading out.
Is Costco open on New Year’s Eve? How about Walmart? See store holiday hours
Trash pickup
If you’re deep cleaning your house to start the new year, you might fill up your garbage cans. Here’s what to know about trash pickup on Thursday, Jan. 1.
Will trash pickup in Sacramento area be delayed on New Year’s Day? See schedules
This story was originally published December 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
