Here’s the latest on Walmart closures and related rumors.
There have been ongoing rumors and misinformation about Walmart closing stores due to SNAP/benefits issues, but fact-checkers have repeatedly clarified that Walmart has not announced widespread in-person store closures tied to SNAP benefits. In late 2025, AFP and other outlets reported Walmart stating it would remain open for in-person shopping on those dates, debunking the closure claims.[1][3]
In the broader context, Walmart has implemented store closures in certain markets over the years for strategic reasons, including California and some other regions, but these closures have been selective and part of a broader store-network optimization rather than a nationwide shutdown.[5][8]
Public-facing corporate updates and reputable outlets continue to report a mix of closures, restructurings, and investments (e.g., California adjustments, new-generation stores, and regional consolidation), rather than a blanket shutdown of all Walmart locations.[6][7][5]
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Walmart says it will remain open on November 1, 2025, contrary to widespread social media rumors that the big box retailer plans to close to in-person shoppers in the United States as federal food assistance is halted for millions of Americans. Many of the videos spreading the false closure claim include AI-generated audio and unrelated images.
factcheck.afp.comGet the break-down of Walmart closures by state.
abcnews.go.comWalmart will be closing nearly a dozen stores before the year is out. The most affected state will be California where five locations will shutter for good.
en.as.comNews from Walmart Corporate
corporate.walmart.com