Is Office Max Open Today?

About Office Max Hours

OfficeMax has been a household name in office supplies since 1988, when the first store opened in Cleveland, Ohio. The chain grew rapidly through the '90s and 2000s, eventually operating more than 900 stores across the United States. In 2013, OfficeMax merged with Office Depot in a deal that combined two of the country's three largest office supply retailers. Today, most OfficeMax locations have been rebranded under the Office Depot or ODP banner, but plenty of shoppers still search for OfficeMax by name - especially those who grew up with the brand or live near a store that kept the original signage.

Is OfficeMax Open Today?

OfficeMax stores (now operating as Office Depot/OfficeMax) are open seven days a week. Typical weekday hours run from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Saturday hours are usually 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday hours tend to be shorter, running from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Individual locations may vary - stores in shopping centers sometimes follow the mall's hours, and standalone locations in smaller towns occasionally close a bit earlier. The store locator at officedepot.com gives you real-time hours for any specific location.

OfficeMax Holiday Hours

OfficeMax locations follow the same holiday schedule as Office Depot since the merger. The stores stay open on most federal holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day, though hours may be shorter than usual. The two days you can count on them being closed are Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, stores typically close early around 6:00 PM, and New Year's Eve usually sees an early close around 7:00 PM. If a holiday falls on a weekday, expect the store to open an hour or two late and close a couple hours early.

The OfficeMax and Office Depot Merger

The 2013 merger between OfficeMax and Office Depot was driven by the same pressure that reshaped most of retail - the shift to online shopping. Both chains were losing ground to Amazon and other e-commerce competitors, and combining forces made more financial sense than competing against each other while also fighting the internet. The parent company, ODP Corporation, gradually consolidated overlapping locations and standardized inventory across the two brands. Some markets lost their OfficeMax store entirely when it sat too close to an existing Office Depot. Others saw their OfficeMax simply get new signage. The product selection, pricing, and services became virtually identical across both brands.

What OfficeMax Sells

Whether your local store still says OfficeMax on the front or has switched to Office Depot, you'll find the same core departments inside. Office supplies cover everything from paper and pens to binders, folders, tape, labels, and sticky notes. The technology section stocks laptops, desktop computers, monitors, printers, tablets, and accessories like keyboards, mice, and webcams. Printer ink and toner cartridges remain one of the top-selling categories - they're the kind of thing people still prefer to buy in person rather than risk ordering the wrong model online.

Furniture is another strong department. You can browse desks, office chairs, bookcases, filing cabinets, and standing desk options. Most stores have floor models set up so you can actually sit in a chair or check the build quality of a desk before you commit. That hands-on experience is something online retailers can't match, and it's a big reason why people still walk into office supply stores despite the convenience of clicking "add to cart."

Print and Copy Center

The in-store print center is one of the most useful services OfficeMax offers. You can print business cards, flyers, brochures, posters, banners, and bound documents. They handle both color and black-and-white jobs, and offer laminating, binding, and large-format printing. Small business owners use the print center regularly for marketing materials, and students rely on it for presentations and projects. You can bring files on a USB drive, email them ahead, or upload through the website for in-store pickup. Turnaround is usually same-day for standard jobs, though complex orders may take 24 hours.

OfficeMax vs Other Office Supply Stores

With the merger, comparing OfficeMax to Office Depot doesn't really make sense anymore - they're the same company selling the same products at the same prices. The more relevant comparison is against Staples, which remains the only other major office supply chain in the US. Staples tends to have a slight edge in store layout and presentation, with wider aisles and a more organized feel. OfficeMax/Office Depot counters with competitive pricing and a rewards program that gives back 2% on qualifying purchases. For printing services, the two chains are nearly identical in capability and cost. Your best bet is usually whichever store is more convenient to get to.

Tech Services and Extras

Beyond selling products, OfficeMax locations offer several services that can save you a trip elsewhere. The tech team handles computer setup, data backup and transfer, virus removal, and device troubleshooting. If you've got old electronics collecting dust, many stores accept them for recycling. Document shredding is available - you can drop off boxes of sensitive paperwork and they'll destroy it securely, which is handy during tax season or when cleaning out old business files. Some locations also offer UPS shipping, making it easy to handle a supply run and package drop-off in one stop - handy when the post office is already closed for the day.

Tips for Shopping at OfficeMax

The free rewards program is the first thing to sign up for. You'll earn points on purchases and get access to exclusive member coupons that show up in email and the mobile app. Check the weekly ad before heading in - tech products and furniture frequently go on sale with meaningful discounts, not just a few dollars off. Price matching is available against major competitors including Staples and Amazon, so bring proof of a lower price if you find one. The best times to score deals are during back-to-school season (July through September) when supplies are deeply discounted, and January clearance when holiday inventory gets marked down. Buying ink and toner in multi-packs rather than individual cartridges will save you a noticeable amount over the course of a year.