Walmart was reputable for its 24hrs service even on most holidays until Covid 19 struck in 2020 causing the company to cut its working hours to between 7 am-8:30 pm and the store does not seem to be returning to its 24-hour service anytime soon. Independence Day is a couple of days away and you probably have a plan on shopping and are worried about the store not opening. Below are Walmart’s working hours during the holidays. Walmart holiday hours on Christmas Eve are between 12 am to 6 pm unlike the usual 6 am to 11 pm and it is completely closed on Christmas day while regular working hours are maintained during other holidays.
Walmart Hours on Independence Day Holiday
While there is a federal holiday and civil institutions are taking a break on the 4th of July for The Independence, Walmart would be celebrating Independence Day with their stores opened at regular hours which is currently 6 am to 11 pm for most of their stores. Walmart used to be open all day and night but since the outbreak of Covid, the opening hours have been adjusted a couple of times before they finally settled for 6 am to 11 pm as their regular opening hours including independence day.
Walmart Holiday Hours On Christmas Eve
Christmas day and its Eve are the only holidays that influence Walmart working hours, let us hope we do not have a repeat of Covid-19. The store’s hours on Christmas Eve run from 12 am to 6 pm, so you can get all the cool presents for your loved ones in preparation for Christmas.
Walmart Hours On Christmas Day
Walmart opens on 364 of the 365 days in a year, plus one in a leap year, whatever shopping that needs to be done on Christmas day has to wait till the next day when regular hours are resumed. Like Walmart, most stores allow their staff to spend time with their family and friends on Christmas Day so they do not open, including Target, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s.
Walmart Hours on New Year’s Day Holiday
New Year’s Day, Labour Day, Columbus Day, and over 10 other holidays are listed on the Walmart website when stores open at regular hours.There might be a change in the future but at the moment the working hours during these holidays remain the same as every other day. Except during Christmas when it is completely closed and on Christmas Eve when the hours are reduced.
Walmart Hours on Thanksgiving Day
Walmart was closed during last year’s thanksgiving, November 25, 2021. It used to be open before 2021 so you might need to keep on the lookout at your local store to confirm the schedule for this year’s thanksgiving. The executive vice president and chief operating officer for Walmart U.S, Dacona Smith stated that the closing of stores during thanksgiving in 2021 was a form of thanksgiving from them to their team for the hard work and effort they put into providing the best services for their customers. Maybe Walmart might decide to make that a tradition, we cannot say for now.
Conclusion
The only holidays you need to schedule your shopping at Walmart are during Christmas and the day before. Always remember to do all your Christmas shopping latest on Christmas Eve between 12 am to 6 pm because if you forget, you will have to wait till Boxing Day before you can get any shopping done.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stores Closed on Christmas Day
Here is a list of some of the stores, you shouldn’t bother checking on to get that last-minute Christmas grocery because they do not open on Christmas:
- Walmart
- Target
- Costco
- Sephora
- Best Buy
- Trader Joe’s
- West Elm
- Whole Foods
This list is not exhaustive and the safest bet is to purchase all the things you will be needing before Christmas day.
Is Target Closed During Public Holidays
Target like most major stores in the United States opens on most of the major holidays except Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, the store closes early at 8 pm instead of the usual 10 pm every day except on Sundays when they close at 9 pm.
Is Walgreens Open on Public Holidays
Walgreens stores are open every day of the year. Most of their stores are usually open 24hrs every day including Christmas, New Year, and Thanksgiving Day with only some reduction in their time during these holidays.
Working hour is not uniform at all Walgreen stores and you might want to check out your local Walmart if they run a 24hrs service or if they close at 10 pm.
