Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury Holiday Hiring Day Oct. 22: Seasonal Jobs Across New York City

NEW YORK, NY — Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury are holding a nationwide holiday hiring day on Thursday, October 22, and New York City is on the company's short list of top hiring markets for all three brands. Job seekers can walk into a store that day and apply for seasonal part-time work, or get an application in online right now and skip the wait.

Twelve days out, no sign-up required, and a second chance on November 19. If you want a paycheck through the holidays, mark the 22nd.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Macy's, Inc. National Hiring Event
Date	Thursday, October 22, 2026 (next: Thursday, November 19)
Time	Varies by store
Location	Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury stores in New York City
Format	In person at the store
Registration	None for the event; online applications open now at macysJOBS and bloomingdalesJOBS
Walk-ins	Yes, apply in person on the event day
Jobs	Seasonal part-time store roles

New York Made the List Three Times

In its September 24 announcement, Macy's, Inc. said it is filling seasonal part-time store jobs, plus full- and part-time roles at select supply chain sites. It set three national hiring days. The first ran September 24. The next two fall on Thursday, October 22, and Thursday, November 19.

New York is one of only a few markets named for all three: Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury, the beauty and skincare chain the company also owns. That matters in a city where the holiday season runs through the Herald Square flagship on 34th Street and Bloomingdale's on Lexington Avenue at 59th, plus the borough malls and neighborhood shopping strips.

What the company did not publish: a New York headcount, a national total, or a list of which individual stores are hiring hardest. The honest read is that New York is a priority market and the doors are open.

💵 What It Pays and What Comes With It

Macy's says every posting carries a pay range, 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 based on eligibility. Ask which of those apply to a seasonal schedule.

The company also pitches the season as a tryout for something longer, through its training and development programs. If you want to stay on after New Year's, say so in the interview.

📋 How to Show Up Ready on Oct. 22

Call your store first. Macy's says event times vary by location. A quick call beats a wasted subway ride.
Apply online before you go. Macy's applicants can also submit a recorded interview online, which gets you into the system early.
Bring ID. If you're hired, you'll complete federal work-authorization paperwork.
Know your real availability. Holiday retail lives on nights, weekends and the days around Thanksgiving. Have your schedule ready.

Can't make the 22nd? The November 19 hiring day is your second shot, though the best shifts tend to go first.

🔎 Holiday Retail Jobs Across the Five Boroughs

Macy's isn't the only store staffing up. Line up a few backups now, from Midtown to Queens Boulevard to Staten Island.

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Macy's NYC Hiring Day: Common Questions

When is the Macy's hiring event in New York?

Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury stores. A second national hiring day follows on Thursday, November 19.

What time does it start?

Macy's has not published a single time for every store. Hours vary by location, so call the store you plan to visit.

Do I need to register?

No. You can walk in and apply at the store that day, or apply online any time before or after.

How many jobs are open in New York City?

The company has not released a New York number. It named New York a top hiring market for all three of its brands.

Are the jobs full time?

The store jobs are seasonal and part time. The full-time openings the company mentioned are at select supply chain sites, not New York stores.

Get Your Holiday Job Search Moving

Holiday retail jobs go fast. Apply this week, then show up on the 22nd.

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