Macy's Holiday Hiring Day Oct. 22: Walk In at Hayward or Walnut Creek Near Oakland

OAKLAND, CA — Macy's holds its next nationwide holiday hiring day on Thursday, October 22, and Oakland job seekers have two East Bay stores within reach. The Macy's at Southland Mall in Hayward, down I-880, and the Macy's at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, through the Caldecott on Highway 24, are both part of the retailer's push to staff up for the holiday season.

Walk in on the 22nd, apply in person, and bring your real holiday schedule. Miss it, and Macy's has one more hiring day on Thursday, November 19.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Macy's, Inc. national holiday hiring day
Date	Thursday, October 22, 2026 (next: Thursday, November 19)
Time	Varies by store; call ahead
South of Oakland	Macy's Southland Mall, 800 Southland Mall, Hayward, CA 94545 · (510) 786-4300
East of the hills	Macy's Broadway Plaza, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 · (925) 279-3333
Format	In person at the store
Registration	None for the event; apply online anytime at macysJOBS
Walk-ins	Yes

What Macy's Announced for the 2026 Holiday Season

Macy's, Inc. laid out its season in a September 24 holiday hiring announcement. The company is hiring seasonal workers across its Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury stores and select supply chain sites, with in-person hiring days on September 24, October 22 and November 19. Macy's says event times may vary by location.

Here's the honest part. Macy's named 10 top hiring markets for its own stores this year, and the Bay Area isn't one of them. The hiring days still run nationwide, and both East Bay stores are open and staffing for the season. Macy's has not published a headcount for either store or for the Bay Area, and we won't guess at one.

🗺️ Two Stores, Two Directions From Oakland

Hayward. The Southland Mall store sits just off I-880 in Hayward, the natural pick for job seekers in East Oakland, San Leandro, Castro Valley and Union City. Call (510) 786-4300 to ask what hours the store is running on October 22.

Walnut Creek. The Broadway Plaza store anchors the open-air shopping district in downtown Walnut Creek. From Rockridge or Montclair, it's a straight shot through the tunnel on Highway 24. Call (925) 279-3333 before you head over.

One more thing worth knowing: pay rules in the East Bay can change from city to city. The legal minimum is set by the address where you actually work, not where you live. See our guide to Oakland's wage line.

Other East Bay Hiring on the Calendar

Macy's is hiring for the season. If you want a year-round job too, two other East Bay events land the week before. The Alameda job fair on Thursday, October 15 brings city, transit and school employers to South Shore. The next day, Friday, October 16, the San Leandro Job and Resource Fair focuses on entry-level hiring just south of the Oakland line.

💵 What It Pays and What Comes With It

Macy's says pay ranges are included in all of its job postings nationwide, so you see the number before you apply. The company lists colleague discounts, 401(k) savings, access to earned wages before payday and an employee assistance program among its benefits, with medical, dental and vision coverage available upon hire based on eligibility.

📋 How to Show Up Ready on Oct. 22

Call the store first. Event hours vary by location, and Hayward and Walnut Creek may not match.
Apply online before you go.
Bring photo ID. If you're hired, you'll fill out work-authorization paperwork.
Know your availability. Nights, weekends and the days around Thanksgiving are what holiday retail runs on.

🔎 Holiday Jobs Around Oakland

Macy's is one employer. Line up a few backups now, from the shops at Bay Street in Emeryville to the warehouses along I-880.

Start here:

Macy's Holiday Hiring Day Near Oakland: Common Questions

When is the Macy's hiring event near Oakland?

Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Macy's stores nationwide, including Southland Mall in Hayward and Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. A final national hiring day follows on Thursday, November 19.

What time does it start?

Macy's says times may vary by location. Call Southland at (510) 786-4300 or Broadway Plaza at (925) 279-3333 before you go.

Do I need to register?

No. Walk in on the day, or apply online at macysJOBS any time.

How many people is Macy's hiring in the East Bay?

Macy's has not announced a number for the East Bay or the Bay Area. The region is not on the company's list of top hiring markets for Macy's stores this year, so treat it as steady seasonal hiring rather than a mass recruitment.

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