Is Walmart Open Today?

About Walmart Hours

Walmart is one of the most widely visited retailers in the United States, with over 4,700 stores across the country. The company keeps generous hours seven days a week, making it one of the most accessible places to shop no matter your schedule. Most Walmart locations open at 6:00 AM and close at 11:00 PM, giving customers a solid 17-hour window on any given day. Some Supercenters in high-traffic areas extend those hours even further, staying open until midnight.

What Time Does Walmart Open? The standard opening time for Walmart is 6:00 AM, Monday through Sunday. This has been consistent since the company settled on this schedule after adjusting hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before 2020, many Walmart Supercenters operated 24 hours a day, but the chain moved away from round-the-clock operations and has kept the 6 AM - 11 PM format since then. Walmart Neighborhood Market locations generally follow the same hours, though a few may open slightly later at 7:00 AM depending on the area.

What Time Does Walmart Close? Most locations close at 11:00 PM every day of the week, including weekends. A handful of Neighborhood Market locations and smaller-format stores may close earlier at around 10:00 PM, so it's worth checking your local store if you tend to shop late in the evening. You can look up your nearest Walmart's exact hours on the Walmart Store Finder at walmart.com.

Weekend hours at Walmart are the same as weekday hours. The store does not reduce its schedule on Saturday or Sunday. That makes Walmart one of the more reliable options for weekend errands, whether you're grabbing groceries on a Saturday morning or picking up household essentials late on a Sunday night.

Walmart Holiday Hours - Walmart stays open on most major holidays, often with slightly reduced hours. The one day Walmart is guaranteed to be closed is Christmas Day (December 25). They also close on Easter Sunday each year. On other holidays like Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the Fourth of July, Walmart is typically open but may operate on a modified schedule. Stores usually open a bit later and close a bit earlier on these days. Black Friday shopping usually starts early - often at 6:00 AM on the Friday after Thanksgiving, though Walmart has increasingly shifted deals online starting the week before.

Walmart Pharmacy Hours - The pharmacy inside Walmart runs on a different schedule than the main store. Most Walmart pharmacies open at 9:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM on weekdays. Saturday hours are typically 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, while Sunday pharmacy hours run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Some locations close the pharmacy for a lunch break around 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM. If you need prescriptions filled outside pharmacy hours, Walgreens and CVS often have later pharmacy hours and some 24-hour locations.

Walmart Auto Care Center Hours - The Auto Care Center at Walmart Supercenters generally operates from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Sunday. Services include tire installation, oil changes, battery testing, and basic vehicle maintenance. Not every Walmart has an auto center, so check ahead before driving over for car service.

Walmart Vision Center and Other Departments - The Vision Center typically operates from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends. MoneyCenter services (check cashing, money orders, bill pay) are usually available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The deli, bakery, and other fresh departments may have slightly different start times but generally wind down by 8:00 PM. Many Walmart Supercenters also house a McDonald's restaurant near the entrance - these typically follow their own hours and may open earlier or close later than the departments around them.

Best Times to Shop at Walmart - If you want to avoid crowds, the best window is early morning right when the store opens at 6:00 AM through about 9:00 AM on weekdays. Weekday evenings after 8:00 PM are also relatively quiet. The busiest periods tend to be Saturday and Sunday between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and the first few days of each month. For grocery pickup orders placed through the Walmart app, fulfillment usually begins by 8:00 AM.

Walmart vs. Other Retailers - Compared to other big-box stores, Walmart keeps some of the longest regular hours. Target and Kohl's typically opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM - two fewer hours on each end. Costco closes at 8:30 PM on weekdays and is closed on many holidays. Home Depot and Lowe's generally operate from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. For late-night shopping needs, Walmart's 11:00 PM closing time gives it an edge over most competitors. Best Buy keeps shorter hours, opening at 10:00 AM and closing at 9:00 PM on most days. Grocery chains like Kroger and Aldi tend to close earlier, usually by 9:00 or 10:00 PM. In the Southeast, Publix runs from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM - solid hours, but Walmart still beats it on both ends. For toys and games specifically, Toys "R" Us has made a comeback through Macy's and standalone stores, though Walmart's toy aisle remains hard to beat on price. For quick essentials in smaller communities, Dollar General and Dollar Tree and Family Dollar keep similar hours (8:00 AM to 10:00 PM) and fills a gap in areas without a nearby Walmart. Military families with base access can also shop at the Army & Air Force Exchange, which offers tax-free pricing on many of the same products.