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.

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.

Like many other major retailers, Walmart will be closed on Christmas Day. Stores will reopen for business on Friday, Dec. 26 at 6 a.m. Before heading to your local Walmart store this Christmas, it’s a good idea to confirm store hours. To find your nearest store and local hours, use Walmart’s store locator, which you’ll find right here.

Most grocery stores will close for Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Some stores have limited hours on Christmas Eve. See list.

With Christmas just around the corner, many shoppers are racing the clock to find gifts that actually arrive before December 25. Thankfully, Walmart has confirmed that select items are still eligible for delivery, thanks to their 2-day, 1-day, and same-day delivery options.

This means Walmart will not be open for in-store shopping on Christmas Day in 2025. Grocery sections, pet aisles, pharmacies, and customer service desks are all closed. Even Supercenter locations that typically operate extended hours follow the same Christmas Day closure policy.

Two men face charges of attempted first-degree murder after a fight escalated to gunfire inside a Walmart on Christmas Eve.

WALMART has officially updated its return policy, giving shoppers more time to return Christmas gifts. As the end of the festive season approaches, the retail giant is making changes to its