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Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2026

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Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2026

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Walmart says its stores will close on Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2026, continuing its practice of giving employees the holidays off; shoppers will need to buy last-minute essentials beforehand. The retailer is promoting Express Pickup, with orders ready in as little as an hour, as a way to get groceries and other items before the closures. Several major retailers in Texas are also expected to close on Thanksgiving, while Black Friday hours may vary by store.

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