Walmart’s Christmas Eve Hours Give Last-Minute Shoppers a Little Extra Time
If you’re the kind of person who finds yourself racing the clock on Christmas Eve, Walmart has made things a bit easier this year. As the holiday rush hits its peak, the nation’s largest retailer has adjusted both its store hours and delivery cutoffs to help customers squeeze in those final purchases before Christmas Day arrives.
On Christmas Eve, Walmart stores will be opening bright and early at 6 a.m., giving shoppers a full day to grab groceries, gifts, and any forgotten essentials. However, doors will be closing earlier than usual, with stores shutting at 6 p.m. local time. That early closure is worth keeping in mind, especially if you’re used to Walmart’s regular late-night hours. As has become tradition, all Walmart stores will be closed on Christmas Day itself, allowing employees to spend the holiday with their families. Regular store hours will resume on December 26.
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Where Walmart really stands out this year is in its delivery options. For anyone who prefers shopping from the couch rather than battling holiday crowds, the retailer has extended its Express Delivery deadline on Christmas Eve. Orders can now be placed as late as 5 p.m. local time, which is an hour later than last year, with delivery arriving in as little as one hour. That means even truly last-minute shoppers still have a window to get what they need delivered before the holiday.
Other delivery and pickup deadlines are also clearly defined. Standard shipping orders needed to be placed by 12:30 p.m. local time on December 23 to arrive by Christmas Day. For same-day pickup or regular same-day delivery, orders can be placed until noon on Christmas Eve. These options give shoppers flexibility depending on how close to the deadline they’re cutting it.
All of this reflects Walmart’s growing focus on speed and convenience. The company has said that it can now reach about 95 percent of U.S. households in under three hours, a major boost for shoppers who rely on fast delivery during the holidays. Whether it’s a missing ingredient for Christmas dinner, batteries for a new toy, or a quick backup gift, that expanded reach can make a big difference.
The takeaway is simple: if Christmas Eve sneaks up on you, Walmart is still an option, but timing matters. Plan your store visit before the 6 p.m. closing, or take advantage of delivery services while the clock is still ticking. For many shoppers, that extra hour and those extended options could be the difference between holiday stress and a smooth Christmas morning.
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