For those hoping to make a last-minute grocery run or pick up a forgotten gift, you might be out of luck if Walmart is on your list. The retail giant is closed nationwide for Christmas. Most Walmart stores closed at 6 p.

Christmas Eve 2024 is almost here and many shoppers are still left with a few checkboxes to tick. Walmart, like other retailers, comes to the rescue of last-minute shopping.

Here's what you need to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open or closed on Christmas Eve this year.