Because it is one of the largest retailers in the U.S., many shoppers rely on Walmart stores for all of their grocery and household needs. However, store hours during the holidays can be confusing. Some Walmart stores closed early on Christmas Eve, and all remained closed on Christmas Day. This leads to the question: Is Walmart open on New Year’s?
Is Walmart Open on New Year’s?
New Year’s Day is the end of the holiday season and the first federal holiday of 2026. Banks and post offices will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day, but many retailers follow a different schedule and only close on a few federal holidays. Walmart will be open on New Year’s Day 2026.
Christmas Day is the only federal holiday when Walmart closes all stores. Walmart SuperCenters will be open 24 hours a day the entire week (including New Year’s Eve), and other Walmart stores will be open during their regular hours on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Are Other Services Available?
Most Walmart stores have a bank, hair salon, nail salon, optician, or income tax preparation service inside the store. These service providers are independent of Walmart and do not follow the same operating hours. Check with your local store to see if those service providers will be closing early on New Year’s Eve or if they will be open on New Year’s Day.
You can find your local store using the Walmart store locator. Their customer service phone number is: 800-925-6278.
Walmart Store Hours
Check with your local store, but most Walmart locations will be operating on their normal schedule the entire week of New Year’s Day. Here’s a sample schedule for 2025–2026:
Friday, December 26, 2025: Regular hoursSaturday, December 27, 2025: Regular hoursSunday, December 28, 2025: Regular hoursMonday, December 29, 2025: Regular hoursTuesday, December 30, 2025: Regular hoursWednesday, December 31, 2025 (New Year’s Eve): Regular hoursThursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day): Regular hoursFriday, January 2, 2026: Regular hours
Is Walmart Having a New Year’s Day Sale?
Walmart typically offers sales on most federal holidays, but there’s no official New Year’s Day sale. However, after-Christmas clearance events often continue through New Year’s Day. Check the weekly flyer for your local Walmart store to see what deals are available during the first week of January.
Is In-Store Pickup Available for Walmart.com??
Walmart.com offers free in-store pickup for many items. Shoppers can select merchandise online, pay in advance, and receive a notification when their order is ready. Some items may be available for same-day pickup.
If your local store offers same-day pickup, you’ll be able to collect eligible items on New Year’s Day 2026 during regular in-store pickup hours. Just check your order confirmation for availability and timing.
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Amanda Blankenship is the Chief Editor for District Media. With a BA in journalism from Wingate University, she frequently writes for a handful of websites and loves to share her own personal finance story with others. When she isn’t typing away at her desk, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, son, husband, and dog. During her free time, you’re likely to find her with her nose in a book, hiking, or playing RPG video games.
