Is Walgreens Open on Halloween 2026?
A late-night Halloween run? Walgreens' 24-hour stores never close — October 31 included.
Summary
Walgreens is open on Halloween 2026 (Saturday, October 31). Halloween is a normal business day — Walgreens' 24-hour locations stay open every minute of October 31, and standard stores keep normal Saturday hours. Pharmacy hours vary by location. No official 2026 Halloween schedule has been published; these hours reflect Walgreens' established pattern.
The single most important point
The 24-hour Walgreens is your Halloween safety net — candy, costumes, medicine, batteries — at 11:00 PM on October 31 it's still open.
Quick facts
| Status | Halloween hours | Regular hours | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Open — normal Saturday hours; 24-hour locations open all day | Many locations open 24 hours; others typically 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Walgreens store locator (official) |
What are Walgreens’s Halloween hours?
Walgreens hasn't published a special 2026 Halloween schedule — Halloween is a normal business day. The chain's 24-hour locations — thousands of them nationwide — stay open every minute of October 31.
Standard stores typically run 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM on Saturdays. Pharmacy counters keep their own schedules and often close earlier than the front of the store, so call ahead for prescriptions.
Walgreens is also one of the best last-minute costume stops in the country on Halloween day itself — the seasonal aisle stays stocked through the 31st.
Regular weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (many 24 hours) |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (many 24 hours) |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (many 24 hours) |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (many 24 hours) |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (many 24 hours) |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (many 24 hours) |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (many 24 hours) |
Typical hours; individual locations may differ.
How to check your local Walgreens
Holiday hours can vary by location, so verify before you go:
- Use the official Walgreens store locator to find your store and its posted hours.
- Call ahead — the fastest way to confirm Halloween hours for a specific location.
- Check the store’s page on Walgreens’s official site or app on Saturday, October 31, 2026 morning for any last-minute changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Walgreens open on Halloween 2026?
Yes. Walgreens is open on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2026 — it's a normal business day, and 24-hour locations are open all day. No official 2026 Halloween schedule has been published yet.
Are Walgreens pharmacies open on Halloween?
Pharmacy counters typically keep normal Saturday hours on Halloween, but they often close earlier than the front of the store — call ahead for prescriptions.
Is Walgreens open late on Halloween night?
Yes — 24-hour Walgreens locations stay open all of October 31, making them the most reliable late-night option for candy, costumes, and essentials.
Does Walgreens sell Halloween costumes?
Yes — Walgreens stocks costumes, candy, and decorations through October 31.
Hours verified on October 1, 2026 · Sources below. We re-check every page 2–4 weeks before each holiday.
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