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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..
Walmart: Open until 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Many Walmart stores are open 24/7 year-round, so they'll of course be open to shoppers in need of gifts at 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. And while stores like Macy's and Target are generally calling it a night on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m., Walmart is staying open until 8 p.m..