Is Walmart open Christmas Day? What you need to know during holidays

Opening presents, enjoying a Christmas feast and spending quality time with loved ones are just a few of the Christmas traditions that make this time of year extra special. Or, as the classic carol says, “the most wonderful time of the year.”

Whether you’re planning to spend this Christmas visiting family or having guests over for dinner, chances are you’ll need to hit the store to grab essentials like groceries, toilet paper, and at least a few last minute gifts, if nothing else. Luckily, there are plenty of shops open on Christmas Eve to help you finish any final shopping before the big day arrives.

But what about Walmart? If you’re wondering what Walmart’s Christmas Eve hours are and whether the retailer will be welcoming customers on Christmas Day, then you’re in luck, because we’ve got all the details below. That’s a good thing, no matter what unfinished business you have this year, because no one wants to arrive at their favorite store only to find an empty parking lot. To make sure you don’t make an unnecessary trip on a few days that are already stressful enough, TODAY.com reached out to the retailer to get the lowdown on Walmart’s holiday hours this year, and trust us, you’ll want to read this before you go out to your nearest store.

Because while there are some grocery stores open on Christmas Day, as well as a handful of other retailers, if Walmart is your go-to, we’ve got what you need to know before you go.

Walmart Christmas Eve Opening Hours 2024

This year, Christmas Eve falls on a Tuesday, and while Walmart is typically open on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., the popular retailer will have changed opening hours on December 24.

The shops open at their normal time, but close early at 18 Christmas Eve in 2024.

As for Christmas Day, like previous years, Walmart will remain closed on Wednesday, December 25 to allow employees to enjoy the holiday.

Walmart will reopen for business as usual on Thursday morning, December 26 at 6 for returns, post-Christmas shopping or anything else you need after the holidays.

Find a Walmart near you

As always, before heading out to your local Walmart store, it’s a good idea to confirm the store’s hours of operation. To find your store and double-check hours, use Walmart’s store locator, which we’ve just included here.

Stores open Christmas 2024

While Walmart will be closed Christmas Day this year, you can find a list of retailers, grocers and convenience stores open this year right here.