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Will Walmart be closed on Black Friday 2020?

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Daniel Santos

Updated on January 16, 2026

All Walmarts will be closed on Thanksgiving 2020, ending Black Friday shopping head start. We hope they will enjoy a special Thanksgiving Day at home with their loved ones,” John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart US, said in a statement quoted by BusinessInsider.

How will Walmart do Black Friday 2020?

For shoppers who can’t part with Black Friday traditions, Walmart said Wednesday that it still plans to have in-store events featuring deep discounts. Yet the holiday sales days will come with pandemic-related precautions. Stores will open at 5 a.m. local time. Customers must line up single-file before they enter.

Will there be a Black Friday sale in 2020?

Black Friday 2020 will be different: No, Black Friday 2020 is not cancelled. But it will look different. This year, the pandemic will likely blur the lines, people crowding stores and lining up in the dark may not happen this year.

When do Walmart stores close for the day?

Walmart Hours. Please note that the Walmart hours of Operation may vary depending on locations and different stores. Normally on weekdays (Monday to Friday) and on Saturday and On sunday all stores are open from 7 AM and closes on 12 AM midnight. Walmart Business Hours also follow same schedule as given above.

What are the hours of operation for Walmart?

Walmart Hours Please note that the Walmart hours of Operation may vary depending on locations and different stores. Normally on weekdays (Monday to Friday) and on Saturday and On sunday all stores are open from 7 AM and closes on 12 AM midnight. Walmart Business Hours also follow same schedule as given above.

When does Walmart open for Black Friday sales?

Walmart departed from its recent tradition and closed on Thanksgiving this year. It will reopen Friday for its Black Friday sales event. Walmart stores will open at 5 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 27. Walmart will work to maintain social distancing and are asking customers to form a single straight line to enter the store.

Are there any Walmart stores open on Thanksgiving Day?

Walmart said its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day for the second year in a row. Target’s stores will be shut on the national holiday, too. The move by the two discounters illustrates how the pandemic has permanently changed the retail industry.