Is Walmart Open on Christmas 2026?
Christmas is one of only two days a year Walmart closes. Here's the verified 2026 answer.
Summary
Walmart is closed on Christmas Day 2026 (Friday, December 25) — firm company policy; Walmart closes only on Thanksgiving and Christmas. On Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24), stores are typically open reduced hours, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, based on recent years (2026 not yet confirmed). Regular hours resume Saturday, December 26.
The single most important point
Walmart closes on Christmas Day, no exceptions — and Christmas Eve is a short day (typically done by 6:00 PM), so finish your shopping by the afternoon of December 24.
Quick facts
| Status | Christmas hours | Regular hours | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Closed all day | Mon–Sun 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM | TCPalm/USA Today network (Sep 2026) |
What are Walmart’s Christmas hours?
Christmas Day is one of only two days a year Walmart closes its doors — the other is Thanksgiving. That's not a prediction; it's standing company policy, reconfirmed in September 2026 reporting. Every Walmart store in the US will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026.
The day that actually requires planning is Christmas Eve. Walmart typically runs 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM on December 24 — a full morning and afternoon, but done well before dinner. That figure follows recent years' pattern; the 2026 number isn't officially confirmed, and hour-tracking sites themselves flag it as “verify 2026.”
Regular 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM hours resume on Saturday, December 26. In-store pharmacies follow the same holiday schedule as the main store. As with every page here, we'll re-verify against official sources in early December and update the verification date.
Regular weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Typical hours; individual locations may differ.
How to check your local Walmart
Holiday hours can vary by location, so verify before you go:
- Use the official Walmart store locator to find your store and its posted hours.
- Call ahead — the fastest way to confirm Christmas hours for a specific location.
- Check the store’s page on Walmart’s official site or app on Friday, December 25, 2026 morning for any last-minute changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Walmart open on Christmas Day 2026?
No. Walmart is closed on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026 — it's one of only two days a year the retailer closes.
What are Walmart's Christmas Eve 2026 hours?
Typically 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, based on recent years. The 2026 figure isn't officially confirmed yet.
Is Walmart open the day after Christmas?
Yes. Regular hours (typically 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM) resume on Saturday, December 26.
Are Walmart pharmacies open on Christmas?
No. In-store pharmacies follow the store's holiday closure on Christmas Day.
Hours verified on September 28, 2026 · Sources below. We re-check every page 2–4 weeks before each holiday.