Dec. 19, 2025, 6:00 a.m. ET
- Christmas Day in 2025 will fall on a Thursday, and many retailers are adjusting their hours for the holiday shopping season.
- Most major retailers, including Target, Walmart, and Home Depot, will close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day.
We’re in the midst of the most wonderful time of the year!
Holiday shopping for Christmas 2025 is in full swing already this December. Walmart is extending its Cyber Week sales through Sunday, Dec. 7, and some other retailers are expanding their store hours to accommodate the holiday shopping rush.
This year, Christmas will fall on Thursday, Dec. 25. Here’s a quick look at the holiday hours for a few major retailers in 2025, including some that have extended hours at select locations.
Does Target have extended hours during the holidays? See Target’s Christmas hours
Target has extended hours through Dec. 23 and closes early on Christmas Eve. Like most retailers, Target stores are closed on Christmas Day.
According to its website, Target stores are open from 7 a.m. until midnight local time, from Nov. 29 through Dec. 23.
Does Walmart stay open later for Christmas?
Most Walmart locations stay open until 11 p.m. local time. The store hasn’t announced any extended holiday hours as of Dec. 14.
Most Walmart stores typically close early on Christmas Eve, at 6 p.m. local time. Walmart stores are closed on Christmas Day.
Does T.J. Maxx have extended holiday hours?
T.J. Maxx hasn’t announced yet if its stores will stay open late in December 2025 for holiday shopping. In December 2024, many locations had extended hours, staying open until 11 p.m. for most of the month.
Like many other retailers, T.J. Maxx stores close early on Christmas Eve, depending on location, and are closed on Christmas Day.
Does HomeGoods have extended holiday hours?
Yes, HomeGoods stores have extended holiday hours from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week.
Does Marshalls have extended holiday hours?
Marshalls stores are offering extended holiday hours, staying open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.
To find your nearest Marshalls location, visit the store locator on marshalls.com.
What are Home Depot’s holiday hours?
Home Depot is expected to observe regular hours, closing between 8 and 10 p.m. local time, depending on location. Most Home Depot locations will close early on Christmas Eve, at 5 p.m. local time. Home Depot stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
“Customers are strongly encouraged to check the store locator tool for specific local hours, as operating times can vary by location,” Home Depot’s website says.
Does Best Buy have extended hours for Christmas shopping?
Yes. Many Best Buy locations will have extended holiday hours this December, depending on the location.
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“To accommodate your schedule during the holiday rush, many Best Buy stores will be open for extended holiday hours,” the Best Buy website says.
“Some stores may have different hours where required by local ordinances or landlord regulations. Mall-based Best Buy store hours may vary based on mall hours.”
You can view your local Best Buy hours using the retailer’s store locator on its website.