Macy's Holiday Hiring Day Oct. 22: Where to Walk In Near Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA — Macy's holds its next holiday hiring day on Thursday, October 22, and Los Angeles is one of 10 markets where the company says it expects greater seasonal store hiring this year. For Long Beach job seekers, the closest Macy's stores sit just past the city line at Lakewood Center, Los Cerritos Center and Downey's Stonewood Center, and all three are open to walk-in applicants that day.

No registration, no ticket, and if Oct. 22 doesn't work, Macy's has one more national hiring day on Thursday, Nov. 19.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Macy's holiday hiring day
Date	Thursday, October 22, 2026 (next: Thursday, November 19)
Time	Varies by store; call ahead
Lakewood	Macy's Lakewood Center, 98 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA 90712 · (562) 529-5111
Cerritos	Macy's Los Cerritos Center, 500 Los Cerritos Mall Rm 1, Cerritos, CA 90703 · (562) 860-0411
Downey	Macy's at Stonewood Center, 400 Stonewood St, Downey, CA 90241 · (562) 862-2880
Format	In person at the store
Registration	None for the event; apply online anytime at macysJOBS
Walk-ins	Yes

What Macy's Is Hiring For This Holiday Season

In its 2026 holiday hiring announcement, Macy's, Inc. said its stores are filling seasonal jobs nationwide, with in-person hiring days on three Thursdays this fall: September 24, October 22 and November 19. Los Angeles appears on the company's list of 10 markets with greater Macy's store hiring. The announcement doesn't break that down by store, so treat these Gateway Cities locations as part of a busy region rather than as stores with a confirmed headcount.

Macy's hasn't published a single seasonal pay rate. The company says every posting shows its own pay range, so read it before you apply. Listed perks include a colleague discount, a 401(k), eligibility-based medical, dental and vision coverage, and access to earned wages before payday. Macy's also says seasonal roles can turn into longer-term jobs.

🗺️ Lakewood, Cerritos or Downey: Picking Your Store

Macy's Lakewood Center. The shortest hop for North Long Beach, Bixby Knolls and Lakewood Village. Head up Lakewood Boulevard past the airport and you're there in minutes.

Macy's Los Cerritos Center. The natural pick for East Long Beach, Los Altos and the El Dorado Park neighborhoods, with the 605 doing most of the work.

Macy's at Stonewood Center. Farther north on Lakewood Boulevard in Downey. Worth it if you live closer to Bellflower, Paramount or the 105 than to the Traffic Circle.

Pick the store you can reach for a closing shift in mid-December, not just the one that looks closest today.

Another Long Beach Job Fair the Same Day

Not set on retail? The Long Beach job fair at the Marriott on Oct. 22 runs that same Thursday near the airport, with sit-down interviews across several employers. If you can move sooner, the Long Beach career fair on Thursday, Oct. 15 comes first. Different events, different employers, different requirements.

📋 How to Show Up Ready on Oct. 22

Call your store first. Macy's says hiring-day times vary by location, and the three stores may not match.
Apply online before you go. It gets your name into the system and saves time on the floor.
Bring photo ID for hiring paperwork.
Know your real availability. Evenings, weekends and the days around Thanksgiving are what holiday retail runs on.

🔎 Holiday Jobs Around Long Beach

Line up a few backups too, from storefronts along Second Street in Belmont Shore to the warehouses that feed off the port.

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Macy's Holiday Hiring Day Near Long Beach: Common Questions

When is the Macy's hiring event near Long Beach?

Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Macy's stores nationwide, including Lakewood Center, Los Cerritos Center and Stonewood Center in Downey. A final national hiring day follows on Thursday, November 19.

What time does it start?

Macy's says times vary by location. Call the store before you go; the numbers are in the table above.

Do I need to register?

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

How much does Macy's pay seasonal workers?

Macy's hasn't published one rate. Each posting carries its own pay range, so check the listing for the role and store you want.

Get Your Holiday Search Moving

Create your free LocalJobPage account to save searches and get new Long Beach openings as they post, or explore the LocalJobPage Career Center for more ways to plan your next move.

Employers: staffing up for the holidays anywhere from Downtown to Lakewood? Post your openings on LocalJobPage and reach Long Beach job seekers who are already looking.