Walmart opens its doors to Columbus Day shoppers
Another holiday weekend is around the corner, and a lot of Americans are thinking about which stores will be open for their holiday needs. The good news is that Walmart—America’s first choice for food, electronics, and everything else—is open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, 2025.
Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in some of the nation, is a federal holiday, meaning that many banks, post offices, and government offices will be closed. Better yet, Walmart shoppers won’t have to fret over store closings, as the retail chain plans to maintain normal hours at all of its stores nationwide.
No matter where you are in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, or Chicago, Walmart will be ready to serve your food trip, home essentials, or pre-holiday shopping.
Regular business hours for most stores
Most Walmart stores in the United States operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Sunday, and that will not change on Columbus Day.
Nevertheless, it’s always a good idea to double-check beforehand. Store hours do differ slightly from location to location—particularly for services such as the pharmacy, vision centre, or auto care centre. For instance, pharmacies might close a little earlier in the evening hours or open a bit later in the morning.
You can locate your local Walmart’s precise hours by going to the Walmart Store Locator online or using the Walmart app.
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Walmart’s holiday schedule: Only two days closed
While Walmart is open on almost every major holiday, there are two days a year when all stores close their doors:
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Walmart began closing on Thanksgiving after then-CEO John Furner declared that employees must be at home with their families on Thanksgiving. The company has been doing that ever since.
What that implies is if you realise you forgot the holiday cranberry sauce or wrapping paper, you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to pick them up. But for all other holidays—such as Columbus Day, New Year’s Day, Easter, and Labor Day—Walmart stores stay open and function as usual.
Online shopping still available 24/7
Even when physical stores close for the holidays, Walmart.com never does. You can shop online anytime—day or night—for delivery or in-store pickup.
During Thanksgiving and Christmas, many customers take advantage of Walmart’s website to order gifts, groceries, and home items for pickup on Christmas Eve or delivery throughout the holiday week.
That’s especially convenient for shoppers who despise the crowds but still want to snag bargains on holiday food or seasonal decorations.
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Why Walmart+ might be worth it this holiday season
If you shop a lot at Walmart during the holidays, Walmart+ might be worth a try as a means of saving money as well as time. The membership program offers such perks as:
- Free delivery from your local store
- Free shipping with no minimum purchase
- Member-only gas discounts
- Early access to Black Friday and holiday promotions
New members can now try Walmart+ free for 30 days, perfect for budget-conscious holiday shoppers looking to stretch their holiday dollars.
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