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.

Most Americans likely won't be dashing through the snow for Christmas, given this year's unseasonably warm weather, but many may need to dash to the store for last-minute dinner ingredients or essentials. Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with a few notable exceptions.

Walmart has confirmed its Christmas Eve operating plans for 2025, including adjusted store hours and a full shutdown on Christmas Day. Here’s what shoppers should know before heading out.

If you want to take advantage of the sales at Walmart on Christmas Eve, you can find your local store here. Also, if you have other errands to run, you can shop at Costco and Dollar General because they will be open on Dec. 24.

Find out when Walmart, Target, Costco, Best Buy, Trader Joe's and other retailers will be open on Wednesday, Dec. 24.

As with previous years, the retail chain will be open at regular hours on New Year’s Day. The superstore was closed on Christmas Day 2025 and open the day prior at reduced hours

But a big reason Walmart opts to close on Christmas Day boils down to employee morale. When workers are happy, it tends to lead to a more positive customer experience. That’s what Walmart wants. So it’s willing to forgo a day of profits during the year if it means ensuring that workers are content.

Last-minute Christmas gift shoppers can visit Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and CVS on Christmas Eve, but most stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Check local store hours for Wegmans, Macy's, IKEA,