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2019 Walmart Holiday Schedule

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As the largest U.S. retailer, many people rely on Walmart for their basics and household goods. Since it’s the primary shopping spot for many people, it’s important to know on what holidays Walmart closes, and when the store is open. While there are 10 federal holidays throughout the year, these holidays aren’t universal to everyone in the U.S. They only legally apply to federal employees, so even on these holidays, many stores remain open. If you’re planning to head out to the store, here’s this year’s Walmart holiday schedule.

2019 Walmart Holiday Schedule

  • Tuesday, January 1: Walmart is open on New Year’s Day
  • Monday, January 21: Walmart is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Thursday, February 14: Walmart is open on Valentine’s Day
  • Monday, February 18: Walmart is open on Presidents’ Day
  • Sunday, March 17: Walmart is open on St. Patrick’s Day
  • Friday, April 19: Walmart is open on Good Friday
  • Saturday, April 20: Walmart is open on Easter Saturday
  • Sunday, April 21: Walmart is open on Easter Sunday
  • Monday, April 2: Walmart is open on Easter Monday
  • Sunday, May 12: Walmart is open on Mother’s Day
  • Monday, May 27: Walmart is open on Memorial Day
  • Sunday, June 16: Walmart is open on Father’s Day
  • Thursday, July 4: Walmart is open on Independence Day
  • Monday, September 2: Walmart is open on Labor Day
  • Tuesday, October 8: Walmart is open on Columbus Day
  • Thursday, October 31: Walmart is open on Halloween
  • Monday, November 11: Walmart is open on Veteran’s Day
  • Thursday, November 28: Walmart is open on Thanksgiving Day, but for limited hours
  • Friday, November 29: Walmart is open on Black Friday for extended hours
  • Tuesday, December 24: Walmart is open, but some stores may close early on Christmas Eve
  • Wednesday, December 25: Walmart is closed on Christmas Day
  • Tuesday, December 31: Walmart is open on New Year’s Eve
  • Wednesday, January 1: Walmart is open on New Year’s Day 2020

Walmart is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. There are some days when their stores open for limited hours (Thanksgiving) and extended hours (Black Friday), but they are open at least some part of the day for most of the year. Some Walmart stores may also have extended hours during the Christmas shopping season.

2019 Walmart Store Hours

Walmart doesn’t have a standard set of opening hours for all its stores. The time Walmart stores are open will vary from location to location. Some are open 24 hours a day, while others have different weekday and weekend hours. The best way to find out the hours of a local Walmart store is to use the official Walmart store locator tool. This will give you the opening hours of each Walmart store.

The above information is general information regarding when Walmart stores will be open for business. A variety of incidents can cause exceptions to the above information. For example, specific stores may close due to damage to the store, and there can be closures due to severe weather as well. It’s always best to call and confirm with your store if you have any doubt about it being open or closed.

Photo: Mike Mozart

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Target Holiday Schedule 2019 and Store Hours

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One of the most frustrating things about stores like Target is they don’t publish a holiday schedule of when stores are open and closed. For those who have to make a quick trip to the store for whatever reason on a holiday, not knowing if the store will be open when they arrive can be maddening.

To further complicate things, federal holidays aren’t necessarily the same as store holidays. Target corporate chooses whether they are open or closed on each holiday. If you’re wondering which days Target stores are open and when they will be closed, here’s the Target holiday schedule and store hours for 2019.

Download a copy of the Target Holiday Schedule here.

Target Holiday Schedule 2019

January

Tuesday, January 1: Target stores are open on New Year’s Day
Monday, January 21: Target stores are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February

Thursday, February 14: Target stores are open on Valentine’s Day
Monday, February 18: Target stores are open on Presidents’ Day

March

Sunday, March 17: Target stores are open on St. Patrick’s Day

April

Friday, April 19: Target stores are open on Good Friday
Sunday, April 21: Target stores are closed on Easter Sunday
Monday, April 22: Target stores are open on Easter Monday

May

Sunday, May 12: Target stores are open on Mother’s Day
Monday, May 27: Target stores are open on Memorial Day

June

Sunday, June 16: Target stores are open on Father’s Day

July

Thursday, July 4: Target stores are open on Independence Day

August

There are no holidays in August

September

Monday, September 2: Target stores are open on Labor Day

October

Monday, October 7: Target stores are open on Columbus Day
Thursday, October 31: Target stores are open on Halloween

November

Monday, November 11: Target stores are open on Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 28: Target stores are open on Thanksgiving Day, but for limited hours
Friday, November 29: Target stores are open on Black Friday for extended hours

December

Tuesday, December 24: Target stores are open, and they’re open extended hours on Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25: Target stores are closed on Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 31: Target stores are open on New Year’s Eve
Wednesday, January 1: Target is open on New Year’s Day 2020

There are only two days out of the year when Target closes its doors: Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. All of the Target stores are open the other 363 days of the year, although there are days when hours will vary from the typical schedule. For example, Target is open limited hours on Thanksgiving Day and has extended hours on various days during the Christmas holiday shopping season.

2019 Target Store Hours

Target doesn’t have a set store hour schedule which applies to all of its stores. The actual hours of a Target store may vary from location to location. Target does have some 24-hour locations, although most have a closing time each day. Weekday hours and weekend hours may be different depending on the store. The best way to find out the hours of your local Target is to go to their store locator tool. When you find the store nearby, you can check their hours of operation.

That being said, these are the typical Target stores hours:

  • Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm
  • Saturday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm or 11:00 pm
  • Sunday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm

Stores in larger cities may have slightly extended hours, while stores in smaller towns may have slightly shortened hours. The above holiday schedule includes Target stores’ planned closures. There can also be incidents which force the closure of a store, such as damage or severe weather. If you have any doubt about whether or not a location will be open, or what their store hours are, it’s best to call to confirm.

Finally, a lot of people enjoy Target because of the savings but often fail to factor in the value of their time in driving to their local Target location. If you need to shop at Target, but don’t need to physically go the store, Target.com is open 24/7 – and they offer free shipping.

For more on Target, check out these articles:

Does Target Have Gift Registries?
Target and Wal-Mart Express Stores Comparison
Target Return Policy

Dollar Tree Holiday Hours and Store Hours for 2018

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You’d be surprised what you can find for a dollar at Dollar Tree. If you ever need anything from Play-doh to body lotion to drinkware, you can probably pick it up at your local Dollar Tree – and for only $1 or less. Because it’s perfect for last minute shoppers, it’s important to be aware of Dollar Tree holiday hours before you head out to stock up on dollar goodies.

Dollar Tree Holiday Hours

    • Monday, January 1: Dollar Tree is open on New Year’s Day
    • Monday, January 15: Dollar Tree is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    • Wednesday, February 14: Dollar Tree is open on Valentine’s Day
    • Monday, February 19: Dollar Tree is open on Presidents’ Day
    • Saturday, March 17: Dollar Tree is open on St. Patrick’s Day
    • Friday, March 30: Dollar Tree is open on Good Friday
    • Saturday, March 31: Dollar Tree is open on Easter Saturday
    • Sunday, April 1: Dollar Tree is closed on Easter Sunday
    • Monday, April 2: Dollar Tree is open on Easter Monday
    • Sunday, May 13: Dollar Tree is open on Mother’s Day
    • Monday, May 28: Dollar Tree is open on Memorial Day
    • Sunday, June 19: Dollar Tree is open on Father’s Day
    • Wednesday, July 4: Dollar Tree is open on Independence Day
    • Monday, September 3: Dollar Tree is open on Labor Day
    • Monday, October 8: Dollar Tree is open on Columbus Day
    • Wednesday, October 31: Dollar Tree is open on Halloween
    • Sunday, November 11: Dollar Tree is open on Veteran’s Day
    • Thursday, November 22: Dollar Tree is open on Thanksgiving Day
    • Friday, November 23: Dollar Tree is open on Black Friday
    • Monday, December 24: Dollar Tree is open, with extended hours
    • Tuesday, December 25: Dollar Tree is closed on Christmas Day
    • Monday, December 31: Dollar Tree is open on New Year’s Eve
    • Tuesday, January 1: Dollar Tree is open on New Year’s Day 2019

Dollar Tree stores are open every day of 2018, except Christmas Day, December 25 and Easter, April 1. There are extended hours on Christmas Eve, December 24, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (just in case Santa forgot to pick something up.)

Regular Store Hours

  • Monday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Thursday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Sunday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Note that in addition to the extended hours on Christmas Eve, regular store hours might vary during the holiday season and on certain holidays, depending on the store.

Is the Dollar Tree Near Me Open?

For the most part, you can rely on our Dollar Tree holiday hours and schedule if you’re wondering if your local store is open. However, if you want to be absolutely sure, you can check Dollar Tree locations and call first.

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Here’s a Guide to What Time Stores Open Thanksgiving Day

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In recent years, Black Friday and Thanksgiving have meshed into one day for retailers. Instead of having the day off, many retail employees have to report to work on Thanksgiving Day for early Black Friday sales. Walmart, most famously, has staggered deals on Thanksgiving on the hour starting at 6 p.m. Other retailers have held on to tradition and remain closed. So, here is what time stores open Thanksgiving Day.

Is There a Set Time Stores Open Thanksgiving?

No. There is no set time that stores open on Thanksgiving Day or “Gray Thursday.” For the most part, retailers wait until the evening hours before opening for sales. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Certain stores will open as early as 6 a.m.

6 a.m.

  • Meijer: Meijer will be open on Thanksgiving if you’re in need of some last-minute items for your feast. Check with your local store for closing hours.

7 a.m.

  • Big Lots: Big Lots is one of few retailers remaining open all day Thursday and Friday. They will open at 7 a.m. on Thanksgiving and will stay open until the normal closing time Friday.
  • Dollar General: Dollar General will hold regular hours (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) on Thanksgiving.
  • Rite Aid: Most Rite Aid locations will open at 7 a.m. Thursday. Check with your local store for hours.

8 a.m.

  • AAFES Exchange: The store that aims to help you save will open at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day.
  • Bass Pro Shops: Bass Pro Shops will close be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
  • Cabela’s: This retailer will be open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
  • CVS: CVS Pharmacy will be open at 8 a.m. Check your local store for their closing time.
  • Family Dollar: Family Dollar will hold its regular Thursday hours (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.).
  • Gander Mountain: To compete with Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mountain will be open at 8 a.m. as well.
  • Walgreens: Walgreens will open at 8 a.m. Closing hours may vary by location.

9 a.m.

  • Fred’s: Fred’s will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

1 p.m.

  • Goody’s: Goody’s will be opening at 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Closing hours may vary by location.
  • Stage Stores: Stage Stores will be opening at 1 p.m.

2 p.m.

  • JCPenny: JCPenny will be opening at an odd time this year. Most locations will open their doors at 2 p.m. and remain open until midnight.
  • Shopko: Shopko locations will be opening at 2 p.m.

3 p.m.

  • Dunham’s Sports: If you have a Dunham’s near you they’ll be open at 3 p.m. on Thursday.

4 p.m.

  • Belk: Belk opens its doors at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving and will remain open until 1 a.m.
  • Gamestop: Most Gamestop locations will open at 4 p.m. The closing time will depend on the store. Some locations may be open through Friday night.
  • Old Navy: Old Navy is another retailer that will be open on Thanksgiving. They’ll open their doors at 4 p.m.

5 p.m.

  • Best Buy: Best Buy will open at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
  • Gordmans: Gordmans doors will open at 5 p.m. Closing hours may vary by location.
  • Kohl’s: Like last year, Kohl’s will open at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
  • Macy’s: Macy’s will be open from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m.
  • MC Sports: Areas, where MC Sports are located, will find them to be open after 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

6 p.m.

  • Bealls Florida: Bealls will open at 6 p.m. and close at 11 p.m.
  • Boscovs: This retailer is open from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m.
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods: Dick’s will be open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving with most locations closing at 2 a.m.
  • Five Below: Score amazing deals at Five Below from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
  • Michaels: One of the most popular craft stores will be open from 6 p.m. until midnight and, of course, Michaels has some great deals planned.
  • Modell’s: Much like Dick’s, Modell’s will be opening at 6 p.m. Closing times will vary from location-to-location.
  • Sears: All Sears locations will be opening at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
  • Target: Target will also be opening at 6 p.m. and most locations will be open until midnight.
  • Ulta: If you’re looking for great deals on makeup, Ulta will be open from 6 p.m. until 2 a.m.
  • Walmart: Walmart will be open at 6 p.m. However, some locations may open their doors a bit earlier for shoppers to get on line.

Stores Remaining Closed on Thanksgiving Day

Not all retailers will have hours on Thanksgiving Day. Some have decided to allow their employees to enjoy the holiday with a day off. The retailers listed below will remain closed on the holiday.

  • A.C. Moore
  • Academy Sports
  • Ace Hardware
  • Acme Tools
  • American Girl
  • AT&T
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Bed Bath & Beyond
  • BJ’s
  • Burlington
  • Costco
  • Christopher & Banks
  • Crate & Barrel
  • Cost Plus World Market
  • Dillard’s
  • DressBarn
  • Designer Shoe Warehouse
  • Fred Meyer
  • Guitar Center
  • H&M Stores
  • Harbor Freight
  • Hobby Lobby
  • Home Depot
  • Home Goods
  • Ikea
  • Joann Fabrics
  • Jos. A Bank
  • La-z-boy
  • Lowe’s
  • Marshalls
  • Neiman Marcus
  • Nordstrom (and Nordstrom Rack)
  • Office Depot and Office Max
  • Pier 1 Imports
  • Petco
  • Petsmart
  • Pet Supplies Plus
  • Publix
  • REI
  • Sam’s Club
  • Sears Outlet Stores
  • Staples
  • Stein Mart
  • TJ Maxx
  • Tractor Supply

Save More Money on Thanksgiving

If you’re thinking about hitting the stores on Thanksgiving, you are not alone! You should remember one important money-saving rule before heading out: Make a list and stick to it.

Have your Christmas shopping list handy and map out which deals you’re going to shop ahead of time. Budget how much you’re going to spend and stick to that plan. Anything you purchase that wasn’t initially on the list (impulse buys) is wasted money.

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Costco Holiday Schedule and Hours 2018

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Costco is one of the major retailers which closes its warehouse doors more often during the year than many other retailers. While they don’t close for every federal holiday, they do close on some holidays to let employees spend time with their family members. Since Costco is often a destination store when a holiday approaches to buy supplies for that holiday, it’s important to a lot of people to know the holiday schedule for Costco warehouses.

You can also download or print our 2018 Costco Holiday Schedule here.

Costco Holiday Schedule for 2018

Monday, January 1, 2018: Costco is closed on New Year’s Day
Monday, January 15, 2018: Costco is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wednesday, February 14, 2018: Costco is open on Valentine’s Day
Monday, February 19, 2018: Costco is open on Presidents’ Day
Saturday, March 17, 2018: Costco is open on St. Patrick’s Day
Friday, March 30, 2018: Costco is open on Good Friday
Saturday, March 31, 2018: Costco is open on Easter Saturday
Sunday, April 1, 2018: Costco is closed on Easter Sunday
Monday, April 2, 2018: Costco is open on Easter Monday
Sunday, May 13, 2018: Costco is open on Mother’s Day
Monday, May 28, 2018: Costco is closed on Memorial Day
Sunday, June 17, 2018: Costco is open on Father’s Day
Wednesday, July 4, 2018: Costco is closed on Independence Day
Monday, September 3, 2018: Costco is closed on Labor Day
Monday, October 8, 2018: Costco is open on Columbus Day
Wednesday, October 31, 2018: Costco is open on Halloween
Sunday, November 11, 2018: Costco is open on Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 22, 2018: Costco is closed on Thanksgiving Day
Monday, December 24, 2018: Costco is open, but closes early on Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 25, 2018: Costco is closed on Christmas Day
Monday, December 31, 2018: Costco is open, but closes early on New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, January 1, 2019: Costco is closed on New Year’s Day 2019

While Costco is open on both Christmas Eve (Monday, December 24) and New Year’s Eve (Monday, December 31), the store closes earlier than on a typical day. The stores will close at 6:00 pm on these days instead of the typical 8:30 pm. This can be important to know if you need to make a last minute run to the warehouse. Some warehouses may also extend hours during the Christmas shopping season.

Costco Warehouse Hours 2018

  • Costco is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am until 8:30 pm
  • Costco is open Saturday from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm
  • Costco is open Sunday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm

It’s important to note that the above holiday schedule and hours are general. There are exceptions to the rule, so it makes sense to verify with your local Costco if you have any questions. In addition, these are all planned closures for 2018. Other events, such as severe weather, may close a certain store during the year which aren’t listed above. It’s also important to note Costco warehouses and Costco business centers are not the same, and may have different hours.

If you are reading this article because you want to shop at Costco, consider reading these before you head out:

For more info on Costco check out these articles.

Is the Costco Membership Fee Worth it?

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Costco Gas Calculator: Will I Save Money Buying a Membership if All I Buy is Fuel?

Costco Return Policy

Costco Tires

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Dunkin’ Donuts Holiday Hours

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Dunkin' donuts holiday hoursWhat are Dunkin’ Donuts holiday hours — and regular schedule, for that matter?

Although it’s not open every single day of the year, the chain has fairly long hours of operation and is open just about every day except for Christmas.

An estimated 3 million people head to Dunkin’ Donuts every day — make that nearly 12,000 locations in 37 countries. Here are the regular hours of operation on days that aren’t holidays:

  • Monday: 5 a.m. until 9 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 5 a.m. until 9 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 5 a.m. until 9 p.m.
  • Thursday: 5 a.m. until 9 p.m.
  • Friday: 5 a.m. until 9 p.m.
  • Saturday: 5:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.
  • Sunday: 5:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.

What Are Dunkin’ Donuts Holiday Hours?

Those hours don’t necessarily apply on holidays. Here is the company’s holiday schedule:

  • New Year’s Day: Open regular hours
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Open regular hours
  • Valentine’s Day: Regular hours
  • Presidents Day: Regular hours
  • St. Patrick’s Day: Regular hours
  • Good Friday: Regular hours
  • Easter Sunday: Regular hours
  • Easter Monday: Open regular hours
  • Mother’s Day: Regular hours
  • Memorial Day: Open regular hours
  • Father’s Day: Regular hours
  • Independence Day (4th of July): Open regular hours
  • Labor Day: Regular hours
  • Columbus Day: Open regular hours
  • Veterans Day: Regular hours
  • Thanksgiving Day: May have altered hours
  • Black Friday: May have different hours than normal
  • Christmas Eve: May close early
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • New Year’s Eve: May have altered hours

Because Dunkin’ Donuts is a franchise, you may want to check your whether your nearest location has its own holiday hours that vary from the ones mentioned above. Weekend hours may also differ from location to location.

If you’re wondering about a location near you, use the Dunkin’ Donuts store locator to determine the store hours for the DD nearest you.

When was the last time you visited a Dunkin’ Donuts, readers?

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