Walmart to Shut Down All Stores in Illinois: What This Means for You

Illinois residents, brace yourselves — changes are coming to Walmart, and you won’t want to be caught off guard. Shoppers across the state will be affected as every single Walmart store in Illinois will be shut down this holiday season.

Walmart to Shut Down All Stores in Illinois: What This Means for You

Whether you're looking to grab last-minute groceries, electronics, clothing, or medication, every Walmart location in Illinois will be closed. The impact? It's going to affect millions of customers who rely on Walmart’s convenience for all their needs.

If you were planning to stock up for the holidays, you’ll need to make other arrangements, because as of Thanksgiving Day, Walmart will be locking the doors at all of its Illinois stores. With over 2 million employees worldwide, this move affects not only shoppers but also countless associates who help keep the stores running smoothly. The decision has been made — Walmart will no longer be open for business.

The closures will last a full 24 hours.

All Walmart Stores Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving Day

Walmart is shutting down all of its Illinois stores—just for Thanksgiving Day. After five consecutive years of closing on Thanksgiving, Walmart has again decided to give its associates the day off to spend with their families. The company, known for generating a mind-blowing $1.67 billion in revenue per day, is willing to forgo that money to allow its workers to relax and enjoy the holiday.

So, while Walmart will indeed close every store in Illinois, the shutdown is temporary. On Thanksgiving Day, you’ll find the doors locked, but by the time Black Friday rolls around, they’ll be back in business as usual.

Still, this 24-hour closure is something to keep in mind. If you’re someone who runs out for last-minute ingredients or a forgotten item, don’t get caught off guard. The stores will reopen the following day, but you’ll have to get through Thanksgiving without a trip to Walmart.