Big Lots experiences a high volume of business during the holiday season, so they remain open every day except for Christmas. On Thanksgiving and Black Friday, they operate with special hours. Below is the holiday schedule for Big Lots, but keep in mind that individual store hours may vary based on local decisions.
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day | Wednesday | Regular Hours |
| Jan 20 | Martin Luther King Day | Monday | Regular Hours |
| Feb 17 | Presidents’ Day | Monday | Regular Hours |
| Apr 18 | Good Friday | Friday | Regular Hours |
| Apr 20 | Easter | Sunday | Regular Hours |
| May 26 | Memorial Day | Monday | Regular Hours |
| Jul 4 | Independence Day | Friday | Regular Hours |
| Sep 1 | Labor Day | Monday | Regular Hours |
| Oct 13 | Columbus Day | Monday | Regular Hours |
| Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Tuesday | Regular Hours |
| Nov 26 | Day Before Thanksgiving | Wednesday | Regular Hours |
| Nov 27 | Thanksgiving | Thursday | Open 7am-midnight |
| Nov 28 | Black Friday | Friday | Opens at 6am |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Wednesday | Regular Hours |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Thursday | Closed |
| Dec 26 | Day after Christmas | Friday | Regular Hours |
| Dec 31 | New Year’s Eve | Wednesday | Regular Hours |
