A majority of Walmart stores are open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. However, on Christmas Eve, Walmart will operate with adjusted hours. On Wednesday, Dec. 24, stores will open at 6 a.m. and close early at 6 p.m.

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.

Big box stores like Walmart, Target and Costco will be closed on Christmas, according to their websites. These stores will reopen on Dec. 26. CVS is supposed to remain open, but some locations may have reduced hours. Therefore, the pharmacy chain encourages customers to check their local CVS ahead of time.

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.

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.

Walmart stores will be open with early closures on Christmas Eve, but will be closed on December 25. Here’s what shoppers need to know before heading out.

In a bid to appear more technology-forward than its competitors, the retail giant will trade on the same exchange as the Magnificent 7. It’s a historic day for both Walmart and the Nasdaq. Today, America’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer begins trading on the Nasdaq after its shares spent over half a century on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

The New York Times bullishly observed, “completing a 12-year run that moved the company from a staid brick-and-mortar retailer to a formidable challenger to Amazon, making the big-box store the envy of many in the retail industry.

Everything you want to know this holiday season, from trash pickup schedules to grocery store hours.