Is Walmart Open on Thanksgiving 2025? Holiday Hours, Black Friday Reopen Time, and Services Explained

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Is Walmart Open on Thanksgiving 2025?

Short answer: No—Walmart stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025. The retailer reopens for doorbusters on Black Friday at 6:00 a.m. local time in most locations.

Walmart Thanksgiving hours at a glance

Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov. 27): Closed nationwide
Black Friday (Fri, Nov. 28): Opens 6:00 a.m. local time (store closing times follow normal Friday schedules)
Curbside pickup & delivery: Orders placed on Thanksgiving will stage Friday morning once your store opens
Pharmacy & vision centers: Closed on Thanksgiving; resume when the store reopens Friday

Tip: If you need essentials on Thursday, check nearby supermarkets and dollar stores—many operate reduced hours and can cover last-minute groceries, foil, batteries, and OTC meds.

Why Walmart is closed on Thanksgiving

Walmart has observed a Thanksgiving closure policy for multiple years, giving associates the day off and shifting the in-store rush to early Black Friday. While online shopping remains live, physical stores pause operations until Friday morning.

Shopping game plan if you’re using Walmart this weekend

On Thanksgiving Day

Build your cart in the app: Prices update throughout the day, and you’ll be ready to submit for Pickup/Delivery when slots reopen Friday.
Watch inventory flags: Items marked “Pickup not available” may still ship; consider split orders (ship + pickup) to lock stock.

Black Friday (Friday, Nov. 28)

Arrive at/just before 6 a.m. for doorbusters like TVs, small appliances, toys, and gaming bundles.
Use in-store maps in the app to jump straight to electronics, toys, and seasonal.
Stack savings: Clip digital coupons, apply store card offers, and check for bundle promos (e.g., extra controllers with consoles).

Services and departments

Order Pickup/Delivery: Resume at store opening; early morning windows fill fast.
Pharmacy: Closed Thursday; normal service returns Friday (hours may start slightly later than the general store opening).
Photo, auto, and money services: Reopen Friday with standard or slightly modified hours—check your store page for specifics.

If you need something on Thanksgiving Day

While Walmart is closed, these options commonly help in a pinch:

Grocery chains with shortened schedules (often morning to early afternoon) for pantry items and last-minute ingredients.
Dollar stores (frequently 8 a.m.–9/10 p.m.) for foil, batteries, paper goods, and simple pantry staples.
Pharmacies/convenience stores with limited holiday hours for OTC medicines and small essentials.

Hours vary by city and shopping center—always verify a location’s holiday schedule before you go.

Quick FAQs

Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving 2025?
No. All stores are closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

What time does Walmart open on Black Friday?
6:00 a.m. local time at most stores.

Can I place an online order on Thanksgiving?
Yes. You can order all day Thursday; Pickup/Delivery begins when your store opens Friday. You’ll get a “ready for pickup” notification once your order is staged.

Are Walmart pharmacies open on Thanksgiving?
No. Pharmacies are closed Thursday and resume Friday when the store reopens.

Walmart is closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025 and reopens at 6:00 a.m. Friday. Use the app to prep your cart on Thursday, then check out for Pickup/Delivery or head in-store at opening to grab the best Black Friday deals.