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Is Walmart Open on Thanksgiving Day 2019?

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Thanksgiving Day used to be a day to spend at home with family eating turkey, watching football, and napping. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, was the day for shopping and doorbuster sales. Many stores have started opening on Thanksgiving Day to kick off their Black Friday sales early.

While many retailers have started opening their stores on Thanksgiving Day to start their Black Friday sales early, some retailers have chosen to remain closed on Thanksgiving Day. For instance, Costco warehouses are closed so that their employees can spend the day with their families. Check here if you’re wondering if Walmart is open on Thanksgiving.

Is Walmart Open on Thanksgiving Day?

Walmart will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Most Walmart will open at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Walmart Supercenters that are normally open 24 hours, will continue to be open 24 hours. However, some stores might close early and reopen at 6:00 p.m. to start the Black Friday sales.

Can You Shop Walmart.com on Thanksgiving Day?

If you can’t wait for the stores to open, you can shop on online and get early access to the Black Friday sale. Doorbuster items are not available online, but Walmart has announced that the majority of the Black Friday deals will be available at Walmart.com. The online sale will include some of the most popular Black Friday items: TVs, video games, and appliances. There will also be special deals available online only.

What Time Do Walmart Black Friday Sales Start?

The Walmart Black Friday sale starts online early this year, but in Walmart stores, the Black Friday sale starts when they reopen at 6:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

You can check out the Walmart Black Friday deals with the Walmart app or at walmart.com. Walmart also has a store map online to help plan your Thanksgiving Day shopping trip. The store map is customized for your local store and shows exactly where Black Friday deals will be located in the store. If you have the Walmart app on your phone, you will be able to access the store map while you are in the store shopping.

Walmart’s 1-Hour Guarantee

Walmart has announced the return of the 1-hr guarantee this Black Friday. That means that customers in designated areas of the store between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m on Thanksgiving Day are guaranteed to receive the item at the sales price. If there are not enough items in stock, Walmart will guarantee pick up of the item before Christmas at the Black Friday pricing.

To take advantage of the 1-hour guarantee, you have to be in the Walmart store and in the 1-hr guarantee line by 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. If they are out of the item by the time you reach the front of the line, the Walmart associate will give you a 1-hour guarantee voucher to redeem before Christmas.

Walmart Thanksgiving Week Hours

Walmart will be open regular business hours except for Thanksgiving Day and have extended hours on Black Friday. The business hours Thanksgiving week are:

Sunday, November 24: Regular hours

Monday, November 25: Regular hours

Tuesday, November 26: Regular hours

Wednesday, November 27: Check with your local store for closing time.

Thursday, November 28: Doors open at 6 a.m. Deals begin at 6:00 p.m.

Friday, November 29: Extended hours. Check with your local store.

Saturday, November 30: Regular hours

The tradition of stores closing on Thanksgiving Day are long gone. Walmart is one of many stores opening its doors Thanksgiving Day and millions of people will be piling in to get great deals. Will you be one of them?

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Is Walmart Open Columbus Day 2019?

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Federal holidays can be confusing. Some businesses chose to close their doors while others remain open and hold sales. This Monday is Columbus Day and establishments such as the post office and banks will be closed. What about America’s favorite retailer? Is Walmart open Columbus Day?

Is Walmart Open Columbus Day?

Yes, Walmart is open on Columbus Day! Whether you need to buy something last minute or do your weekly shopping, your local Walmart will be there to serve you on Columbus Day.

Many Walmart stores have other businesses operating within their location – pharmacies, money transfer services, or barbershops. These other businesses may or may not be open on Columbus Day. If you need to visit one of these establishments, call to confirm whether they are open on the holiday.

Walmart Columbus Day Sale

Is a trip to Walmart worth it on Columbus Day?

Yes, it is! While there are no Columbus Day-specific deals, Walmart has a sale going on every day of the week. If you are a regular at Walmart, you know how great the prices are. To see next week’s deals, you’ll need to visit the Walmart website and enter your zip code to receive the weekly ad. However, the store’s prices are generally lower than its competitors.

If you are going to head to Walmart on Columbus Day, you can even save more money with these tips:

  • Buy a discount gift card. Search for discounted gift cards online and get up to a 5% discount. This will save you a good bit on your Columbus Day shopping bill.
  • Use a card where you get cashback. If you have a credit or debit card that has cash back rewards, use it at Walmart.
  • Walmart price matches its competitors. Make sure you use this. You can request a price match via their Customer Service page or by calling them at 1-800-925-6278.
  • Use the Walmart Savings Catcher. Savings Catcher helps you scan the area for a better deal. If you could have saved money, Walmart gives you the money back. The cash can be applied to future purchases at Wally World.

What Is Walmart’s Holiday Schedule?

Walmart is open 364 days a year and most are open 24 hours a day. Occasionally, a store will be closed for facility maintenance. However, the only full day Walmart closes is Christmas Day. It should also be noted the store has limited hours on Thanksgiving. Check out Walmart’s full holiday schedule here.

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Is Walmart Open on Easter 2019?

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Easter is one of the first religious holidays of the year, celebrated by millions of families. But because it is not a federal holiday, not all stores and establishments recognize it. Many people rely on Walmart as their first choice for many of their shopping needs. Store hours during the holidays can be a bit confusing, so you are not the only one wondering about Easter Sunday holiday hours. Also, establishments like the stock market and other institutions do recognize the holiday, so it’s difficult determining what’s open. Wondering if Walmart is open on Easter or Good Friday? Here’s what you need to know.

Is Walmart open on Good Friday?

Walmart will be open on Good Friday. In fact, Walmart does not close its doors very often, and Good Friday is not one of the days it typically closes its doors.

Is Walmart Open on Easter?

Walmart will be open on Easter. According to Walmart’s holiday schedule, stores are open on Easter as well. So, if you need anything from the retail giant on Sunday, rest assured you can still stop in and pick it up.

Are Other Walmart Services Available?

Most Walmart stores have a bank, hair salon, nail salon, an optician, and income tax preparation services inside the store. Those service providers are independent of Walmart and do not follow the same operating hours as Walmart stores. Check with your local store to see if other service providers are open on Easter or any of the days surrounding Easter (Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday).

Which Days Does Walmart Close?

Walmart only closes on Christmas each year. On Thanksgiving, some Walmart stores close their doors and reopen in the evening for early Black Friday sales. These are the only two days that Walmart has an altered schedule.

Walmart Store Hours

Since Walmart is open on Easter Sunday, April 21, none of the days around it will affect the store hours either. Walmart is open the following hours:

Friday, April 19, 2019: Regular hours

Saturday, April 20, 2019: Regular hours

Sunday, April 21, 2019: Regular hours

Monday, April 22, 2019: Regular hours

Is there an Easter Sale?

Walmart has a sale on most major holidays. Around Easter, Walmart usually puts Easter dinner supplies and food on sale. Most spring cleaning supplies are also on sale around this time. Of course, things like Easter candy, Easter baskets, and eggs are typically on sale for Easter as well. And, you can often get a great deal on these items after Easter Sunday. If you are wondering about specific sales for Easter at Walmart, be sure to check your weekly flyer or look online.

Will Walmart.com Be Available?

Because Walmart is still open for Easter, Walmart.com will also be fully operational. In fact, Walmart.com is operational every day, but delivery from the website around holidays, such as Christmas, may take a bit longer.

Getting confused about what’s open on Easter Sunday is easy. However, you have no need to worry—the Walmart superstore nearest you will be open.

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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.

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Walmart Is Open on Easter — and Here’s What’s on Sale

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Walmart serves more than 100 million customers each week and usually doesn’t allow holidays to slow that down. In fact, Walmart offers sales on many holidays. So, yes, Walmart is open on Easter.

However, two of Walmart’s competitors are actually closed on Easter — Costco and Target — so it’s easy to get confused about which stores do remain open on the holiday weekend.

Speaking of which, Walmart is also open on Good Friday; Saturday, March 31, Easter Sunday and the Monday immediately following the holiday.

Walmart Is Open on Easter, and Here’s What’s on Sale

The biggest thing you’ll save by shopping for Easter items at Walmart is time. The prices aren’t significantly lower than other retailers, but you’ll be able to pick up everything you need in one place. Most Walmart stores have a wide variety of baskets, candy, and other fillers for Easter baskets.

Below are a few specialty items Walmart will have on sale this Easter:

  • Egg hunt candy mix bags are priced from $9.98 to $19.98.
  • Boxes of candy (4.5 ounces) will be on sale for $1 apiece.
  • Solid chocolate rabbits will be on sale for $3.48.
  • Marvel and Disney-themed Easter baskets are all priced around $5 each.
  • Get a personalized Easter basket with a name on it for as little as $19.98.
  • Easter dresses and suites for kids service price at $16 and up.
  • Hams are on sale for as little as $1.68 per pound (in Charlotte, NC).

In a sense, Easter is business as usual for Walmart because the retail giant remains open on most holidays — except that it might be more crowded than usual.

Readers, do your plans for the weekend include any shopping?

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Is Walmart Open on Presidents Day 2018?

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Presidents Day is Monday, Feb. 19. As the third federal holiday of the year, the holiday leaves many people wondering what is open and what is closed. Some of your favorite local stores may be closing their doors for the holiday, however, the majority of major retailers will continue to have their doors open.

Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, is a store that many people worry about. However, have no fear because Walmart closes only one day a year. The store in which many people rely on to get their groceries and other household needs only closes on Christmas Day. Store hours can vary on some holidays though, so Presidents Day still has many people wondering, is Walmart open on Presidents Day? If so, what are their hours?

Is Walmart Open Presidents Day?

Walmart will be open on Presidents Day. According to Walmart’s holiday schedule, Christmas is the only federal holiday in which Walmart closes its doors entirely. So, if you need anything from the retail giant on Monday, you will be able to get it.

Are Other Services Available?

Most Walmart stores have a bank, hair salon, nail salon, an optician and income tax preparation service inside the store. Those service providers are independent of Walmart and do not follow the same operating hours as Walmart stores. Check with your local store to see if those service providers will be closed on Presidents Day.

What Days is Walmart Closed?

Walmart only closes on Christmas each year. On Thanksgiving, some Walmarts close their doors and reopen in the evening for early Black Friday sales. These are the only two days that Walmart has an altered schedule.

When Will Walmart Stores be Open?

Since Walmart will not be closed on Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents Day, none of the days around it will be affected by the holiday either. They will be open the following hours:
Sunday, February 18, 2018: Regular hours
Monday, February 19, 2018: Regular hours
Tuesday, February 20, 2018: Regular hours

Is There a Presidents Day Sale?

Walmart does have a sale on most federal holidays. Presidents Day is a time of year where many mattresses go on sale as well as other household needs. There may also be other sales on Valentine’s Day merchandise. Of course, be sure to check your weekly flyer for deals closer to you.

Will Walmart.com be Available?

Walmart.com will be fully operational on Presidents Day. In fact, Walmart.com is operational every day, but sometimes delivery around holidays can be messed up. Because of this, you will want to plan for post offices to be closed on Monday, February 19.

Federal holidays can be tricky. Many people get confused as to what is open and what is closed, especially on a day like Presidents Day. If you are wondering about a specific store near you, you can always give them a call and find out whether or not they will be open on Monday. You can also usually check their hours online.

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