What time does Walmart open the day after Christmas?

View of a Walmart store in Monterrey, Mexico on December 7, 2016.US retail giant Walmart announced Wednesday, December 7 that it planned a fresh 1.3 billion dollar investment in Mexico. / AFP / Julio Cesar AGUILAR / ALTERNATIVE CROP (Photo credit should read JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP/Getty Images)
View of a Walmart store in Monterrey, Mexico on December 7, 2016.US retail giant Walmart announced Wednesday, December 7 that it planned a fresh 1.3 billion dollar investment in Mexico. / AFP / Julio Cesar AGUILAR / ALTERNATIVE CROP (Photo credit should read JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP/Getty Images) /
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Now that Christmas 2016 is wrapping up, it’s time to start thinking about after Christmas shopping. Here’s what you need to know about when Walmart opens on the day after Christmas.

The holiday rush is coming to a close, which means it wraps up the same way it started — with shopping! So now that Christmas is over, what time is Walmart open the day after Christmas?

There are two answers to the question. All Walmart stores will be closing at 6 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve so that employees can enjoy the holidays with their families. Walmart will remain closed all day on Christmas Day and will reopen on Monday morning. The stores that are normally open 24 hours will close at 6 p.m. on December 24th and reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday, December 26th. The rest of the stores that aren’t open 24 hours will also open at 6 a.m. on Monday and remain open for the duration of their normal operating hours.

If you’re heading to Walmart to return items, keep in mind Walmart’s return policy. Expect the return lines to be the most congested area in the store, and when possible (assuming you’re not returning the underwear you received as a gift from Aunt Clara) have the receipt available to expedite the process. The stores will be full of Christmas markdown shoppers, so if you can possibly wait to return your item, waiting until the afternoon or evening will make it easier to get through the store.

The malls will be crowded the day after Christmas, so if you’re looking for post-Christmas steals and deals, expect to head out early. Plan to find a parking spot, and don’t be surprised if you encounter a mad rush of frantic shoppers scurrying toward the clearance section.

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For all of your shopping needs, Walmart will be open during normal business hours on Monday, December 26th.