The holiday season is synonymous with family, food, gatherings with friends, gifts, and, in short, shopping. That’s why Walmart has decided to extend its delivery hours during this special time of year. The American supermarket chain Walmart has decided to extend the hours at five of its branches in the United States, which will now be open 24 hours a day. This will allow customers to make last-minute purchases.
Walmart’s online store is open 24/7 and will operate the same way throughout Christmas
“Fresh off a record-breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Walmart is bringing the magic of fast, easy shopping to customers by offering Express Delivery in as fast as one hour on orders placed up to 5 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve, perfect for last-minute gifts, ingredients and holiday essentials,” is how Walmart announces the news of delivery on Christmas dates.
“More people are using Express Delivery to get their items faster, and December is when it really shines”
The fact is that Walmart’s online store is open 24/7 and will operate the same way throughout Christmas. The Express Delivery option has become the star of the season, with the company noting a 2.5-fold increase in its use in December compared to the annual average. This way, those who need to buy groceries can do so online during the holiday season. “More people are using Express Delivery to get their items faster, and December is when it really shines,” said David Guggina, Walmart U.S. senior vice president of innovation and automation, regarding the importance of speed.
The main announcement is that customers will be able to place Express Delivery orders from the store until 5 p.m. local time
In addition to these delivery options, customers can also place orders for pickup on Christmas Eve or schedule delivery throughout the holiday season. The main announcement is that customers will be able to place Express Delivery orders from the store until 5 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve, one hour later than last year’s deadline. The promise is to deliver the order in just one hour. It’s important to note that all Walmart stores nationwide will be closed on Christmas Day.
Important to check store hours because they may vary from city to city
The fact is that, just as Walmart won’t be the only one closing, Costco will also be shutting its doors on Christmas Day, according to its official website. In Walmart’s case, all stores in the United States will be closed for 24 hours, but customers will have alternative ways to place orders. December 25th is one of the two holidays the company does not operate. The previous closure was on Thanksgiving Day. Therefore, it’s important to check store hours because they may vary from city to city. It’s also worth noting that other Walmart services, such as the pharmacy, vision center, and wireless services, may have special hours, so it’s advisable to check with local stores for their schedules.
Thus, during the holidays, Walmart stores will have different hours. Express delivery (within 1 hour) will be available from 5:00 p.m. (local time) until December 24; same-day pickup and delivery will be available from 12:00 p.m. (local time) until December 24; and standard delivery will be available from 12:30 p.m. (local time) until December 23. Similarly, Target, for example, will operate with limited hours, so customers should check with their local stores for the established schedule.
“With the new ‘Get It Now’ order and faster nationwide delivery that reaches 95% of homes in under three hours, Walmart is making holiday shopping easier and more convenient than ever,” Walmart explains on its website. This option simplifies shopping by showing shoppers the estimated delivery time in minutes, something commonly seen with other online delivery services.