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When Walmart brought back its layaway program in 2011 after a five-year hiatus, customers could come in and reserve an item for the Christmas period starting Oct. 17. This year, the program begins on August 28, which kicks off Walmart's made-up occasion, Toy Week..
What time does Walmart open on Dec. 26? Day. Walmart closed Christmas Day, but you can expect the nation's largest retailer to open bright and early on Dec. 26. Walmart will reopen at 5 a.m. or 6 a.m. (time varies by store) the day after Christmas for those wanting to make exchanges or grab a few after-holiday bargains.