Last Reviewed on November 9, 2026 by Editorial Team
Most Bath & Body Works stores run 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday to Saturday and 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. The majority sit inside shopping centers and follow the center rather than the chain, which matters more here than at most retailers because the chain’s biggest sale days come with their own opening times. Below you’ll find store hours, the sale-day exceptions and every holiday.
This is a chain where two or three days a year genuinely have different rules. Candle Day and the first morning of the Semi-Annual Sale draw lines before opening, and stores often open early for both.
Bath & Body Works hours today at a glance
Bath & Body Works Opening Hours Today (+ Closing Hours)
Sunday is shorter at both ends, typically 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Bath & Body Works hours tomorrow will match today unless tomorrow is a Sunday, a holiday or one of the major sale days, and mall locations follow the center’s extended December hours.
Candle Day, the Semi-Annual Sale and Early Openings
Candle Day, usually held on a weekend in early December, is the single busiest day of the chain’s year. Three-wick candles go to a steep fixed price, stores commonly open several hours earlier than normal, and there is a line outside before the doors open at most mall locations. The popular scents sell out within the first hour or two and are not restocked at that price.
The Semi-Annual Sale runs twice a year, typically after Christmas and again in mid summer, over roughly two to three weeks. The first morning is comparable to Black Friday for this chain, with the deepest reductions and the best stock, and it thins noticeably within a couple of days. Stores sometimes extend their hours for the opening weekend.
On both, the published store hours are the wrong thing to check. What matters is the specific opening time announced for that event, which is usually posted in store and on the chain’s app a few days ahead, and which differs by location because mall stores need the center to open its doors first.
Bath & Body Works Closing Hours
Closing time is listed for each day in the table above. Staff start shutting down registers in the final fifteen minutes, so arriving ten minutes before close makes for a rushed visit.
Find a Bath & Body Works Near Me
Here is a map of Bath & Body Works locations in your area. Centering it on your own position gives you the nearest ones first, and each pin opens that location’s own hours rather than the chain average.
Bath & Body Works Holiday Hours 2026
Bath & Body Works closes on 2 of the fifteen dates below. Everything else runs either regular hours or an early close, and the table covers all of them.
Bath & Body Works New Year’s Day Hours
Bath & Body Works stores are generally open on New Year’s Day, frequently opening later than usual. The Semi-Annual Sale is in full swing, so expect it busier than a normal holiday.
Bath & Body Works Martin Luther King Jr. Day Hours
Martin Luther King Jr. Day does not affect Bath & Body Works hours. A holiday Monday tends to feel like a Saturday inside the store, so the middle of the day gets crowded. Mall locations follow the shopping center’s holiday schedule.
Bath & Body Works Presidents Day Hours
Expect regular hours at Bath & Body Works on Presidents Day. The store itself is unaffected, so the only real difference is the size of the crowd.
Bath & Body Works Easter Sunday Hours
Bath & Body Works practice on Easter Sunday varies. A number of stores close, and mall locations follow the center’s decision.
Bath & Body Works Memorial Day Hours
Bath & Body Works stays open on Memorial Day and keeps its usual hours. It is a federal holiday, but not one the chain observes, so the doors open at 10:00 AM and close at 9:00 PM as usual. Mall locations follow the shopping center’s holiday schedule.
Bath & Body Works Independence Day Hours
Bath & Body Works stays open on Independence Day and keeps its usual hours. Nothing changes operationally, though a holiday weekend usually means heavier traffic on the Saturday and Sunday either side of it. Mall locations follow the shopping center’s holiday schedule.
Bath & Body Works Labor Day Hours
Labor Day is an ordinary day at Bath & Body Works, with no change to the schedule. A holiday Monday tends to feel like a Saturday inside the store, so the middle of the day gets crowded. Mall locations follow the shopping center’s holiday schedule.
Bath & Body Works Columbus Day Hours
Bath & Body Works treats Columbus Day as a normal day. Federal offices and banks shut on this date, which pushes more foot traffic into retail, so late morning tends to be heavier than usual. Mall locations follow the shopping center’s holiday schedule.
Bath & Body Works Veterans Day Hours
Bath & Body Works treats Veterans Day as a normal day. Federal offices and banks shut on this date, which pushes more foot traffic into retail, so late morning tends to be heavier than usual. Mall locations follow the shopping center’s holiday schedule.
Bath & Body Works Thanksgiving Day Hours
Bath & Body Works is closed on Thanksgiving Day. Stores reopen on Black Friday, generally early, following the shopping center’s opening.
Bath & Body Works Black Friday Hours
Bath & Body Works is open on Black Friday and most stores open early alongside their shopping center, commonly around 6:00 AM. It is one of the chain’s biggest days and the line forms before opening at busy malls.
Bath & Body Works Cyber Monday Hours
Bath & Body Works is open on Cyber Monday with regular hours. The promotion runs online, and in store the week is dominated by the run-up to Candle Day instead.
Bath & Body Works Christmas Eve Hours
Bath & Body Works is open on Christmas Eve and closes early, commonly around 6:00 PM, with the exact time set by the shopping center. Gift sets are thoroughly picked over by then.
Bath & Body Works Christmas Day Hours
Bath & Body Works is closed on Christmas Day at every location. Stores reopen on December 26th, which usually marks the start of the Semi-Annual Sale and is one of the busiest days of the year.
Bath & Body Works New Year’s Eve Hours
Bath & Body Works is open on New Year’s Eve and many stores close early, commonly around 6:00 PM, following the shopping center.
Bath & Body Works Saturday and Sunday Hours
Bath & Body Works Saturday hours
Saturday hours at Bath & Body Works are 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, which is the same as a weekday. Expect the busiest few hours of the week between about 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Anything that needs a member of staff is far easier first thing.
Bath & Body Works Sunday hours
Sunday hours at Bath & Body Works are 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, which is shorter than the rest of the week. Along with Saturday afternoon this is the busiest stretch of the week. An early Sunday trip avoids most of it, and staffing on the service side is lighter all day regardless.
How to Check Bath & Body Works Hours Before You Go
The times above hold at most Bath & Body Works locations, though yours can differ and holiday hours are frequently decided at store level. If the trip matters, confirm it one of these three ways:
- The Bath & Body Works locator linked above. It comes straight from the company, which makes it the one source that is not second-hand.
- The Google listing for your location, which often flags a holiday change before the chain’s own page does.
- A phone call. It is the only one of the three that catches a same-day change, whether that is weather, staffing or a local emergency.
The day before a holiday closure is when it matters most, since that is also when Bath & Body Works is at its busiest and least likely to pick up the phone quickly.
Bath & Body Works Busiest Times
On an ordinary week the peak is weekend afternoons from noon to 4:00 PM, with the register line the constraint rather than the floor. Weekday mornings after opening are reliably quiet and the shelves are fullest then, which matters because popular scents sell out rather than being restocked daily.
The exceptions dwarf the rule. Candle Day in early December and the first morning of each Semi-Annual Sale are busier than any Saturday of the year, with lines before opening and the best stock gone within an hour or two. If you are going for either, the announced opening time is the only one worth planning around, and arriving after mid morning is largely pointless.
Alternative Stores to Bath & Body Works
Worth having a backup. Sephora Hours, Ulta Beauty Hours and Kohl’s Hours carry a comparable range to Bath & Body Works and none of them close on exactly the same days, which is the part that matters around a holiday.
Hours at each of these are set independently of Bath & Body Works, so check the one you plan to visit rather than assuming a shared schedule.
Bath & Body Works Hours FAQ
What time does Bath & Body Works open?
10:00 AM at most stores Monday to Saturday and 11:00 AM on Sunday. Mall locations follow the shopping center, which can open later.
What time does Bath & Body Works close?
9:00 PM Monday to Saturday and 6:00 PM on Sunday at most locations, with longer hours in December.
What are Bath & Body Works Sunday hours?
Typically 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, noticeably shorter at both ends than the rest of the week.
What time does Bath & Body Works open on Candle Day?
Much earlier than usual, often several hours. The exact time is announced a few days ahead and differs by location, since mall stores need the center to open first.
When is Candle Day?
Usually a weekend in early December. It is the busiest day of the chain’s year, with three-wick candles at a steep fixed price and popular scents gone within the first hour or two.
When is the Semi-Annual Sale?
Twice a year, typically starting just after Christmas and again in mid summer, running roughly two to three weeks. The first morning has the deepest reductions and the best stock.
Is Bath & Body Works open today?
Yes, unless today is Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. A number of stores also close on Easter Sunday.
What are Bath & Body Works hours tomorrow?
The same as today unless tomorrow is Sunday, a holiday or a major sale day. December hours at mall locations are extended.
Is Bath & Body Works open on Thanksgiving?
No, all stores close and reopen early on Black Friday alongside their shopping center.
What time does Bath & Body Works open on Black Friday?
Commonly around 6:00 AM, following the shopping center’s early opening. Lines form before the doors at busy malls.
What time does Bath & Body Works close on Christmas Eve?
Commonly around 6:00 PM, set by the shopping center rather than the chain.
Is December 26th busy?
Yes, it usually marks the start of the Semi-Annual Sale and is among the busiest days of the year, comparable to Black Friday at this chain.
Why do nearby stores have different hours?
Because most locations sit inside shopping centers and follow the center’s schedule. A standalone or strip-mall store sets its own, so two within a few miles can differ.
Do sale items get restocked?
Popular scents generally do not come back at the sale price once they sell through, which is why the first morning of an event matters so much more than the rest of it.
When is Bath & Body Works least busy?
Weekday mornings after opening, which is also when the shelves are fullest.
Do hours change during the Semi-Annual Sale?
Some stores extend hours for the opening weekend. It is decided locally, so check your store or the chain’s app a few days before.
Most locations sit inside shopping centers and follow the center’s hours, including extended December schedules. Candle Day and Semi-Annual Sale opening times are announced a few days ahead and differ by location, so the event’s own announced time is the one to use rather than the standard hours here.