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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..
Store hours for Dec. 24. Most Walmart stores are open around-the-clock but the nation's largest retailer will be closing early on Christmas Eve. Walmart stores around the country will close at 6 p.m. Dec. 24, two hours earlier than the previous year.