Is Walmart Open on Easter 2024? See Walmart’s Easter Hours for Shopping

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The Easter holidays are just around the corner, and so you might be wondering whether Walmart will be open in case you need to pick up last-minute supplies. Here’s what you need to know before you head out to a Walmart location on Good Friday, Easter or Easter Monday.

Is Walmart Open on Good Friday?

Walmart locations across the country typically remain open on Good Friday, offering normal operating hours to accommodate your shopping needs. Whether you’re preparing for the Easter weekend or just catching up on regular errands, you should find Walmart ready to serve.

Is Walmart Open on Easter 2024?

On Easter Sunday, most Walmart stores are expected to operate under normal business hours. This ensures you can grab any last-minute items for your Easter celebrations or weekly groceries without hassle. Yet, it’s important to remember that some locations might adjust their hours for the holiday. To avoid any inconvenience, verifying the hours for your specific Walmart store ahead of time is recommended.

Is Walmart Open on Easter Monday?

Following the Easter weekend, Walmart stores continue to welcome customers with their usual hours on Easter Monday. This allows you to return to your routine shopping or to pick up anything you might have missed over the holiday weekend.

Walmart Holiday Hours 2024

For a majority of traditional or government holidays, Walmart stores are open with regular hours. Although hours can vary by location in some areas, the store hours are typically 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The only holidays Walmart fully shutters its doors are Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, with limited hours on Christmas Eve. Below is a breakdown of holiday hours for Walmart in 2024. 

Holiday Date Is Walmart Open or Closed?
New Year’s Day Monday, Jan. 1 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 15 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Presidents Day Monday, Feb. 19 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Good Friday Friday, March 29 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Easter Sunday Sunday, March 31 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Memorial Day Monday, May 27 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Juneteenth Wednesday, June 19 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Independence Day Thursday, July 4 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Labor Day Monday, Sept. 2 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Columbus Day
Indigenous Peoples Day
Monday, Oct. 14 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Day Before Thanksgiving Wednesday, Nov. 27 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov. 28 Closed
Day After Thanksgiving Friday, Nov. 29 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Christmas Eve Tuesday, Dec. 24 Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Christmas Day Wednesday, Dec. 25 Closed
Day After Christmas Thursday, Dec. 26 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Tuesday, Dec. 31 Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

When Is Walmart Closed?

Walmart is closed on the following holidays:

  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

Walmart’s Holiday Return Policy

Walmart’s return policy states that you have 90 days to return items, but there are some exceptions. They generally extend the timeframe around October for holiday gifts. Other items have a shortened return window. Here are a few to know:

  • Major appliances: 2 days
  • Marketplace luxury items: 14 days
  • Wireless phones: 14 days
  • Walmart protection plans: 30 days

Final Take To GO

Walmart has you covered for all of your holiday needs. Many of its locations are open at hours for your convenience, no matter what your schedule looks like. If you need to run out for holiday items at the last minute, you won’t need to worry about forgetting anything.

Holiday Hours

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The article above was refined via automated technology and then fine-tuned and verified for accuracy by a member of our editorial team.

Melanie Grafil and Bernadette Steele contributed to the reporting for this article.

All holiday hours were confirmed as of March 28, 2024. Check with your local retailer to confirm specific hours. Hours and policies are subject to change.

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