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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..
Is Walmart open today? What are the hours over the Christmas weekend? Those are simple questions with not-so-simple answers because Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has made some changes to its Christmas hours. First, if you need help finding the Walmart nearest you, use the Walmart store locator. As for the 2016 holiday hours at Walmart: Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24: Unlike past years, Walmart will close at the same time -- 6 p.m. -- as many other large retailers.