But a big reason Walmart opts to close on Christmas Day boils down to employee morale. When workers are happy, it tends to lead to a more positive customer experience. That’s what Walmart wants. So it’s willing to forgo a day of profits during the year if it means ensuring that workers are content.

As Christmas 2025 nears, many US shops and services will close or have limited hours. Walmart will close on Christmas but open on Christmas Eve with reduced hours. USPS will not deliver on Christmas but will be open on December 24 and 26.

The holiday rush can make it easy to overlook important safety alerts. Walmart has issued several food recalls recently — here’s a roundup of what you need to know to keep your celebrations safe.