Jan 4, 2023

An Overview of Walmart's Open and Close Times

Knowing the open and close times for your local Walmart store can help you plan your shopping, avoid unnecessary trips, and ensure that you are able to get the products you need when you need them. In our guide we are going to dive into Walmart's open and close times in Canada. We will also provide specific tips about how to find this information fast.

You may want to know the hours of operation for your local Walmart store if you rely on the store for your shopping needs. Whether you need to pick up a few items for dinner or do your weekly grocery shopping, it's important to know when the store is open. It's also helpful to know when the store is open if you need to make a special trip for something you can only get at Walmart.

Every single Canadian province has Walmart stores. No matter where you are, you're likely to find a Walmart store near you. Walmart stores usually have about everything you could need, from groceries to electronics to home goods, all at super low prices.

Between 1962, when Walmart was founded in Rogers, Arkansas, and today, Walmart has over 11,000 stores worldwide. Canada alone has over 400 stores, which makes Walmart one of the largest retailers in the country.

Open and close times


Walmart stores are usually open for an extended period of time every day, 7 days a week.  The exact hours of operation may vary depending on your province and location of the store.

In Ontario, for example, all Walmart stores are open between 7 am and 11 pm every day of the week.

In Quebec your Walmart store is open between 8 am and 9 pm between Monday and Friday. Walmart stores open at 8 am and close at 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

In the Maritime provinces Walmart stores stay open between 7 am and 10 pm between Monday and Saturday. On Sunday all Walmart stores open at 12 pm and close at 5 pm.

In Manitoba, the majority of Walmart stores in Winnipeg stay open between 7 am and 11 pm 7 days a week.

In Saskatchewan, Walmart stores open at 8 am and close either at 10 pm or 11 pm every day.

In Alberta, Walmart stores' open and close times depend on your location. The open times are either 7 am or 8 am and close times vary between 9 pm, 10 pm, 11 pm.

The majority of Walmart stores in BC are open between 7 am and 11 pm every day.

Walmart pharmacy


If the Walmart store near you has a pharmacy, don't assume it is open in line with the hours of operation of the store. Walmart pharmacies tend to open later and close earlier. The rule of thumb is that a Walmart pharmacy should be open between 8 am and 9 pm between Monday and Friday.

As for weekends, check the schedule before heading to the store.

When Walmart stores are closed


In Canada, Walmart stores like all the other stores are generally closed on national holidays. These holidays include:

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Good Friday (date varies depending on the year)
  • Easter Sunday (date varies)
  • Victoria Day / Patriots' Day (last Monday before May 25)
  • Canada Day (July 1)
  • Labour Day (first Monday in September)
  • Thanksgiving Day (second Monday in October)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Boxing Day (December 26)


When it's a holiday, it is always a good idea to check with your Walmart store directly to find out their hours of operation on that day.

How to check open and close times


Here are several ways to check the open and close times for the Walmart near you.

1) Visiting the Walmart site and check their store locator is the most reliable way. Go to the store locator, insert your postal code, and check your preferred Walmart's open and close times.

2) Call the store and ask a member of the staff for their hours of operation.

3) Check the store's hours on Google. Just search "Walmart near me" and find a Walmart store in the neighbourhood. The open and close time will be in the listing. 

4) You can also look for a sign outside the store when you visit it to check on their open and close times.

Shopping at Walmart beyond the working hours


Walmart.ca is a great option to shop outside the regular open and close times. As for your grocery needs, you may consider using Walmart's online grocery delivery.

Fun fact


Did you know that Walmart allows overnight parking in Canada? Parking your car or RV overnight is a well known free camping option in the country. If you plan to stop overnight at a Walmart store's parking lot, you may still need to check with the store and learn about the city's or town's regulations about overnight parking.

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