What to Know About Walmart and Other Store Hours This Christmas
As Christmas gets closer, one question keeps popping up for a lot of people: which stores are actually open, and which ones are shutting their doors for the holiday? With last-minute shopping, forgotten ingredients, and travel plans all colliding, store hours suddenly become very important. This year, the familiar pattern is being followed again, especially when it comes to major retailers like Walmart.
To start with Walmart, it’s been confirmed that stores are open on Christmas Eve, but with shorter hours than usual. Shoppers are being welcomed earlier in the day, and most locations are closing by early evening. This gives people a final chance to grab groceries, gifts, or holiday essentials before Christmas Day arrives. It’s worth noting that exact closing times can vary by location, so customers are often advised to double-check with their local store. Still, the general expectation is that Walmart will be closing earlier than on a normal day.
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However, when Christmas Day itself rolls around, Walmart stores are closed. That tradition has been kept in place, allowing employees time off to spend the holiday with family and loved ones. This means any shopping plans need to be wrapped up by Christmas Eve, because those doors won’t be opening again until the day after Christmas.
Walmart isn’t alone in this approach. Many large retailers follow a similar schedule. Big-box stores and department stores are typically open on Christmas Eve with reduced hours, then fully closed on Christmas Day. Grocery chains often do the same, though some smaller or regional stores may remain open for limited hours. Pharmacies and convenience stores are more likely to stay open, especially for emergencies, but even then, hours may be shortened.
On the flip side, there are also businesses that remain closed both days or operate on very limited schedules. Banks, post offices, and government offices are usually closed on Christmas Day, and sometimes Christmas Eve as well. Shopping malls may close early on Christmas Eve and stay shut on Christmas, creating a quieter holiday atmosphere.
All of this really points to one key takeaway: planning ahead is essential. Christmas Eve is being treated as the final shopping window by most major retailers, including Walmart. Once that window closes, options become very limited until December 26.
So if you’re still waiting to grab that last gift, missing ingredient, or household essential, Christmas Eve is the day to do it. Just remember to head out earlier than usual, expect shorter hours, and don’t assume stores will stay open late. When Christmas Day arrives, most major retailers will be dark, and the focus will shift fully to celebrating the holiday.
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