Walmart has confirmed its store hours for December 31 and January 1, helping shoppers plan last-minute purchases and New Year essentials with ease.

That includes Walmart, as a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY that its stores will be closed on Christmas Day this year. Stores will reopen at 6 a.m. local time on Friday, Dec. 26. In addition to Walmart, the following grocery stores will be closed on Dec. 25.

Walmart this morning announced a new plan to help its retail store customers complete their purchases — even if the items they want aren’t available on the store’s shelves. The retailer says it will arm its sales associates with a new in-store app ...

As Christmas approaches, shoppers want to know whether Walmart will be open. This piece explains Walmart’s Christmas Day 2025 hours and highlights shopping alternatives during the holiday closure.

Walmart's January openings include locations in south-central Florida and Southern California, per the retail giant.