Frequently Asked Questions

We track the regular weekly operating schedules for 88 popular stores, restaurants, and businesses across the United States. Each store page shows which days of the week that retailer is typically open, along with details about holiday hours, seasonal changes, and tips for planning your visit. Our data covers 11 categories including Auto, Department Store, Discount, Electronics, Grocery, and more.

Our hours reflect each chain's typical nationwide schedule - the days of the week they are generally open or closed. Individual locations may vary based on local regulations, franchise ownership, or seasonal adjustments. We always recommend confirming with your specific store location, especially around holidays. For the most up-to-date hours at a particular location, check the store's official website or call ahead.

84 out of 88 stores we track are open every day of the week - that is 95% of all stores. This includes most major retailers like Walmart, Target, Costco, Home Depot, and major grocery chains. You can see the full list on our Stores Open Every Day page.

Only 4 of the 88 stores we track are regularly closed on Sundays: Chick-fil-A, The Bank, The Credit Union, The Post Office. Chick-fil-A is the most well-known example - the chain has been closed on Sundays since its founding in 1967. The rest are service-oriented businesses like banks and post offices that follow weekday schedules. You can browse all stores by day on our Browse by Day page.

Yes, most stores adjust their hours on major holidays. Some close entirely on days like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, while others run reduced hours. Our Holiday Hours page covers 13 major US holidays and shows which stores typically close, reduce hours, or stay open as usual. The biggest closures happen on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving - those are the two days when the most retailers shut their doors.

Yes. Our Compare Stores tool lets you select 2 to 4 stores and see their weekly schedules side by side. This is helpful when you are planning a shopping trip and want to know which stores share the same open days. The tool also highlights differences so you can spot which stores have shorter weeks or different weekend hours.

We cover 11 categories: Auto, Department Store, Discount, Electronics, Grocery, Home Improvement, Office, Pharmacy, Restaurant, Services, Specialty. Each category has its own page where you can browse all stores in that group. Visit our Categories page to explore. The largest category is Grocery with stores like Kroger, Walmart, Aldi, and Whole Foods, followed by Department Stores and Restaurants.

The fastest way is to use the search bar on our homepage. Start typing a store name and matching results appear instantly. You can also browse by category, by day of the week, or scroll through the full alphabetical grid on the homepage. Every store has its own dedicated page with detailed hours information.

We focus on which days of the week each store is open rather than specific opening and closing times. This is because exact hours vary significantly by location - a Walmart in New York City might close at 11 PM while one in a rural area closes at 8 PM. The day-of-week schedule is much more consistent across locations and gives you a reliable starting point. For exact times, check the store's official website or use their store locator.

We review and update store schedules regularly to keep them current. When a major chain changes its operating days - like when stores shifted hours during national events or seasonal changes - we update accordingly. Each store page also includes general guidance about when hours might differ from the norm, so you know what to watch for.

Yes, Walmart is open 7 days a week including Sundays. Most Walmart locations operate from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM every day. Walmart is one of the 84 stores in our database that is open every day of the week. Check our Walmart hours page for more details including holiday schedules.

Yes, Costco is open on Sundays, though with shorter hours than weekdays. Most Costco warehouses open at 10:00 AM on Sundays compared to 10:00 AM on weekdays, and close at 6:00 PM. It is worth noting that Costco is closed on several major holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. See our Costco hours page for the full breakdown.

The Hours Chart gives you a visual overview of all 88 stores and their weekly schedules in a single table. Each row is a store and each column is a day of the week, with color-coded cells showing open (green) or closed (red). It is the fastest way to scan across multiple stores and compare schedules at a glance. You can sort by store name or category.