Is Walmart Open on Christmas?
No. Walmart says its stores will be closed on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2026 (Walmart corporate newsroom, Oct. 7, 2026; checked Nov. 7, 2026). Pickup, delivery and other hours are not stated in that post, so check the Walmart store finder.
Source: Walmart’s own pages, checked November 7, 2026. Dates and times below are copied from them, not from news reports.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Reviewed November 7, 2026 · Methodology & sources
What Walmart says about Christmas Day
“Stores will be closed again on Thanksgiving and Christmas this year so our associates can enjoy the holidays with their loved ones.”
Walmart holiday hours at a glance
| Holiday | Date | Walmart |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 | Closed |
| Black Friday | Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 | Deals event starts in stores at 6 a.m. local time |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026 | Not yet announced (2018: 6 p.m. local time) |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec. 25, 2026 | Closed |
| New Year’s Eve | Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 | Could not confirm (source blocked) |
| New Year’s Day | Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | Could not confirm (source blocked) |
| Presidents Day | Monday, Feb. 15, 2027 | Could not confirm (source blocked) |
All three stores side by side: store holiday hours.
Frequently asked questions
Are Walmart Christmas Day hours the same at every store?
Walmart’s corporate newsroom (Nov. 17, 2025) tells customers to check their local store’s hours on the Walmart app or at Walmart.com/storefinder. Do that for your own store.
Are Walmart pharmacy, fuel or other department hours different on Christmas Day?
The Walmart sources we could read do not give pharmacy, fuel or other department hours for this day, so we do not state any. Check your store’s page.
How current is this page?
Checked Nov. 7, 2026. A retailer can change its hours, so confirm with the Walmart store finder close to the day.
Related pages
Sources (checked November 7, 2026): Walmart corporate newsroom, Oct. 7, 2026 · Walmart store finder