Big Lots hours
Most Big Lots stores are open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday under the post-acquisition Variety Wholesalers operations. The chain currently runs about 219 reopened stores after the September 2024 Chapter 11. Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day chain-wide (a policy change from the pre-bankruptcy era). Customer service: 1-866-244-5687.
Big Lots is a US small-format discount retailer with around 219 stores currently operating across the United States, founded in 1967 in Columbus Ohio (originally as Consolidated Stores) and acquired by Variety Wholesalers in January 2025 after the September 2024 Chapter 11 filing, with 148 additional store openings planned through 2026 and headquarters retained in Columbus Ohio, known for the closeout-and-overstock model that prices national-brand furniture, mattresses, food, seasonal, and home goods well below mass-merchandise retail.
The questions readers actually ask: what time does Big Lots open today, when does the store close, is Big Lots still open after the bankruptcy, are they open on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, and Sunday hours.
Two Big Lots specific things worth knowing: most stores run 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday under the Variety Wholesalers post-acquisition operations (a small number of stores in Wooster OH and Granville NY run 9 AM to 9 PM Sunday), with a per-store holiday subpath at local.biglots.com showing exact local hours; the chain is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day chain-wide (a policy change from the pre-bankruptcy era when Big Lots was open Thanksgiving), and Easter Sunday runs reduced 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Discount sibling Family Dollar follows a similar 8 AM to 9 PM model with the same Christmas Day closure.
Use the locator below for your specific Big Lots, including the per-store holiday hours.
Is Big Lots open today?
Big Lots generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.
Big Lots weekly hours
| Day | Typical hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Some stores open 10:00 AM Monday only (e.g. Granville NY) |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Standard schedule under Variety Wholesalers operations |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Standard schedule under Variety Wholesalers operations |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Standard schedule under Variety Wholesalers operations |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Standard schedule; Black Friday opens 6:00 AM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Standard schedule under Variety Wholesalers operations |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Shorter Sunday schedule; some stores run 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
Big Lots holiday hours
| Holiday | Date | Status | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Monday schedule (9am-9pm) | No closure |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Friday schedule | Not observed |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Saturday schedule | Some locations close early |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Monday schedule | No closure |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Monday schedule | Not observed |
| Halloween | Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Saturday schedule | No closure |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Wednesday schedule | Not observed at most stores |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Closed | All Big Lots stores closed chain-wide | Post-acquisition policy change; pre-bankruptcy Big Lots was open Thanksgiving |
| Black Friday | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Doors open 6:00 AM; close at regular 9:00 PM | Earliest open of the year |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Open - modified hours | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM typical | Early close; varies by location |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Closed | All Big Lots stores closed chain-wide | Reopens December 26 with regular hours |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Open - normal hours | Regular Saturday schedule (9am-9pm) | Reopens with full hours |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Open - modified hours | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM typical | Early close at most stores |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Open - modified hours | Late open (often 10:00 AM); regular close | Some stores reduced hours |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Open - normal hours | Regular Monday schedule | Not observed |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Open - modified hours | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM typical | Reduced hours at most stores |
Is Big Lots open on Saturday?
Saturday hours at Big Lots match the Mon-Fri schedule (9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at most stores). Saturday is the busiest furniture-and-mattress shopping day at Big Lots; the in-store closeout cycle restocks on Friday evenings, so Saturday morning offers the freshest inventory pick. Black Friday and the Saturday after Thanksgiving see the heaviest traffic of the year.
Is Big Lots open on Sunday?
Sunday hours at Big Lots run shorter than weekdays (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at most stores; 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at a small number of stores including Wooster OH and Granville NY). Easter Sunday runs reduced 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at most stores. Sunday afternoon furniture and seasonal-decor shopping (especially Halloween September-October and Christmas November-December) is a primary traffic driver.
Find a Big Lots store near me
Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Big Lots store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.
Big Lots hours - frequently asked questions
What time does Big Lots open today?
Most Big Lots stores open at 9:00 AM Monday through Saturday and 10:00 AM Sunday. The 9:00 AM open is the standard under post-acquisition Variety Wholesalers operations. A small number of stores (e.g. Granville NY) open at 10:00 AM Monday only and run 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM the rest of the week.
What time does Big Lots close?
Most Big Lots stores close at 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 7:00 PM Sunday. A small number of stores (e.g. Wooster OH) extend Sunday close to 9:00 PM. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve close earlier (typically 7:00 PM). Confirm via the per-store page at local.biglots.com.
Is Big Lots open on Sunday?
Yes. Most Big Lots stores are open Sunday with reduced 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM hours (3 hours shorter than the Mon-Sat schedule). Some stores run the full 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday hours. Easter Sunday is the one Sunday with chain-wide reduced hours (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
Is Big Lots still open after the bankruptcy?
Yes. Big Lots filed Chapter 11 in September 2024, and Variety Wholesalers (a North Carolina-based discount retailer) acquired about 219 Big Lots store leases via the Gordon Brothers transaction that finalized in January 2025. The 219 stores reopened in waves April through June 2025, and Variety Wholesalers has announced 148 additional store openings planned through 2026. The chain is operating normally, not in liquidation.
Is Big Lots open on Thanksgiving Day?
No. Big Lots is closed chain-wide on Thanksgiving Day under post-acquisition Variety Wholesalers operations. This is a policy change from the pre-bankruptcy Big Lots era, when the chain was open Thanksgiving. The chain reopens with Black Friday hours (doors open 6:00 AM).
Is Big Lots open on Christmas Day?
No. Big Lots is closed chain-wide on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve runs reduced 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM hours, and the chain reopens with regular hours on December 26. Variety Wholesalers retained the Big Lots Christmas Day closure from the pre-bankruptcy era.
Is Big Lots open on Easter Sunday?
Yes, with reduced hours. Most Big Lots stores run 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Easter Sunday (1 hour shorter than the regular Sunday schedule). Some stores close on Easter; confirm via the per-store /holiday subpath at local.biglots.com.
What time do Big Lots Black Friday doors open?
Big Lots opens its doors at 6:00 AM on Black Friday at most stores (the chain's earliest open of the year). Doors close at the regular 9:00 PM Mon-Sat time. Black Friday merchandise focuses on the chain's signature furniture, mattresses, and seasonal-decor categories at deep closeout pricing.
Who owns Big Lots now?
Big Lots is owned by Variety Wholesalers, a privately held North Carolina-based discount retailer that also operates Roses, Maxway, and Roses Express. Variety Wholesalers acquired about 219 Big Lots store leases via Gordon Brothers in a deal that finalized January 2025, after the original Big Lots Inc. filed Chapter 11 in September 2024. Headquarters remains in Columbus Ohio.
What does Big Lots sell?
Big Lots is a closeout-and-overstock retailer. Core categories: furniture (sofas, chairs, dining sets), mattresses (in-store buy-and-take-home), seasonal decor (Halloween, Christmas, summer-patio), food and consumables (closeout-priced national brands), home goods (bedding, kitchenware, storage), and apparel (added under post-acquisition merchandising). Pricing emphasis is below mass-merchandise retail rather than dollar-store fixed-price.
What is the Big Lots customer service phone number?
Big Lots customer service is 1-866-244-5687, available Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Saturday-Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Corporate headquarters in Columbus Ohio is reachable at 1-614-278-6800. Email [email protected]. Each Big Lots store has its own local store phone listed in the locator below.
Where is the nearest Big Lots?
Use the locator below or visit local.biglots.com and enter your ZIP code or city to find the nearest Big Lots, including current hours, the location's specific phone number, and a per-store /holiday subpath for upcoming holiday hours. The chain currently has about 219 reopened stores with 148 more openings planned through 2026, so coverage is expanding.
Big Lots customer service: 1-866-244-5687 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.
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Last verified: May 2026 against Big Lots's official store locator and press releases.
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