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Dillard's is a family-owned department store chain with roughly 250 locations spread across 29 states, primarily in the South, Southwest, and Midwest. Founded in 1938 by William T. Dillard in Nashville, Arkansas, the company has grown into one of the largest traditional department store retailers in the country. Dillard's sells clothing, shoes, cosmetics, home furnishings, and accessories from both national brands and private labels. Every Dillard's location is open seven days a week, so you can shop any day whether it's a quick weekday errand or a full weekend shopping trip.

What Time Does Dillard's Open and Close? Most Dillard's stores open at 11:00 AM Monday through Saturday and close at 8:00 PM. Sunday hours are slightly shorter, typically 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These hours can vary depending on the mall or shopping center where the store is located - Dillard's anchors many malls, so their hours often align with the mall's posted schedule. Flagship or high-traffic locations might stay open until 9:00 PM on weekdays. Keep in mind that Dillard's opens later than many other retailers, so if you're planning a morning shopping trip, you may want to check other stores first. Your best bet for exact hours is the Dillard's store locator on their official website.

Dillard's Weekend Hours Dillard's is open on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday hours mirror weekday hours at most locations (11:00 AM to 8:00 PM), while Sunday hours are a bit shorter. This makes Dillard's a solid option for weekend shopping trips, especially if you're already headed to the mall. Unlike some retailers that cut Sunday hours drastically, Dillard's keeps a consistent weekend presence. Saturday tends to be the busiest shopping day, so if you prefer a quieter experience, Sunday morning right when doors open is usually the best time to go.

Holiday Hours and Closures Dillard's follows a fairly standard department store holiday schedule. The chain is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday. Beyond those closures, Dillard's stays open on most holidays but with adjusted hours. On Black Friday, stores typically open early - sometimes as early as 6:00 AM - and stay open late into the evening. Christmas Eve hours usually run shorter, with stores closing around 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, many Dillard's locations extend their regular hours to accommodate holiday shoppers. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and other federal holidays generally see normal or slightly reduced hours. For the most up-to-date holiday schedule, check the holiday hours guide on this site.

How Dillard's Compares to Other Department Stores Dillard's occupies a middle ground in the department store world. It's more upscale than Kohl's or JCPenney but not quite at the level of Nordstrom or Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus. The store carries a solid mix of mid-range and premium brands - think Ralph Lauren, Nike, Michael Kors, and their own private labels like Daniel Cremieux and Roundtree & Yorke. If you're looking for business wear, Dillard's is one of the better department stores for men's suits and dress shirts at reasonable prices.

In terms of hours, Dillard's keeps a schedule similar to Macy's and Belk, though the exact times depend on mall operating hours. Compared to off-price competitors like Ross or Burlington, Dillard's opens later (11 AM vs 9:30 AM) but offers a more curated shopping experience with fitting rooms, fragrance counters, and full-service departments.

Shopping Tips for Dillard's The Dillard's clearance section is one of the best-kept secrets in department store shopping. End-of-season clearance events can bring discounts of 50-65% off original prices. Some Dillard's locations even have dedicated clearance centers that sell nothing but marked-down merchandise at steep discounts - these are worth seeking out if there's one near you. The clearance centers carry clothing, shoes, handbags, and home items from the main stores, typically at an additional 50% off the already-reduced clearance price.

The Dillard's credit card offers rewards points on purchases and periodic cardholder-exclusive discount events. But even without a card, you can find good deals during their major sales events: New Year's Day, Presidents' Day weekend, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and the after-Christmas sale. Dillard's also price-matches competitor prices on identical items, which many shoppers don't realize.

Dillard's Online Shopping Dillard's runs a full e-commerce site at dillards.com where you can shop most of the same merchandise available in stores. Online orders over $150 ship free, and you can return online purchases to any Dillard's store location. The website often carries additional sizes and colors not available in every physical store. If you find something you like in-store but they don't have your size, ask an associate to check online availability - they can usually place the order for you right there. The site also runs online-exclusive sales that don't always match in-store promotions, so it's worth checking both.

Store Layout and Departments A typical Dillard's is organized across one or two floors with clearly defined departments. Women's clothing usually takes up the largest section, followed by men's, juniors, children's, shoes, and home. The cosmetics and fragrance counters are near the main mall entrance - a layout strategy common among traditional department stores. Most locations also have a fine jewelry section and a shoe department that's notably large, often carrying brands like Cole Haan, Steve Madden, and UGG alongside their house brands. The home department stocks bedding, kitchen items, and bath accessories from brands like Southern Living, Fiesta, and Noritake.

Return Policy Dillard's has a 30-day return policy with receipt for a full refund to the original payment method. Without a receipt, you'll get store credit at the current selling price. Items must be unworn with tags attached. Some exceptions apply - cosmetics, swimwear, and intimate apparel have stricter return rules. Compared to Target (90 days) or Walmart (90 days), the 30-day window is tighter, so don't wait too long if something doesn't work out. If you purchased with a Dillard's credit card, the store can look up your transaction even without a receipt.