Walmart Holiday Pay Policy for 2025
Walmart typically provides premium pay for work on nationally recognized holidays, with most hourly associates receiving 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked on those days. The company usually lists the premium pay rate in its associate pay guide and updates internal portals before each holiday season. Associates can confirm the current 2025 holiday schedule and pay rules in the Walmart One or Walmart Associate Hub app under pay and schedule details Forbes.
Salaried exempt associates generally receive their standard salary for holiday weeks, but Walmart may require them to use accrued PTO if they take the day off, depending on company guidelines in effect for 2025. The policy applies to U.S. Walmart stores, Sam's Club locations, and corporate roles where the associate is classified as non-exempt or exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act U.S. Department of Labor.
Eligible Holidays and Pay Rates for Walmart Associates in 2025
Walmart usually includes holidays such as New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas in its premium pay calendar, with specific dates and hours determined each year. In 2025, hourly associates who work on these designated holidays can expect 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked, while associate managers may receive a different premium structure based on their role and pay band.
How Walmart Calculates Holiday Pay for Hourly Workers
Walmart calculates holiday premium pay by multiplying the associate's regular hourly rate by 1.5 for each hour worked on a qualifying holiday, and this rate is reflected in the associate's pay stub under separate line items for regular and premium hours. The company typically applies this rate only to hours actually worked on the holiday and does not provide additional premium pay for shifts that span midnight into a holiday if the work was performed before the official start of the holiday SEC.
Holiday Pay for Part-Time and Seasonal Walmart Associates
Part-time and seasonal associates hired for 2025 generally receive the same 1.5 times premium pay rate for holiday work as full-time hourly associates, provided they are scheduled and clock in for hours on the qualifying holiday. Eligibility is usually tied to active employment and scheduled hours on the holiday, and associates should verify their specific holiday assignments and pay details in the Walmart One app or with their store manager.
How to Check Walmart Holiday Pay and Schedule for 2025
Associates can view their holiday pay details and schedules by logging into the Walmart One or Walmart Associate Hub portal, selecting the pay or schedule tab, and checking the pay period that includes the holiday dates. The portal typically displays premium pay amounts, regular hours, and total earnings for the pay cycle, allowing associates to confirm that holiday hours are correctly compensated.
Walmart also sends notifications through its Associate app and email updates when the 2025 holiday schedule is finalized, and associates can contact their store's HR or payroll team if a holiday shift or pay rate appears incorrect. For broader company information on pay practices, associates can refer to public filings and reports available through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC EDGAR.