Generally, yes. Unlike years ago, most businesses stay open year-round. However most South Walton stores and shops are small family businesses, and it's common for individual businesses to close up for a 1-3 week stretch some time between Thanksgiving and early February to give the owners a chance to take a vacation or visit family, so if there's a specific store or restaurant you're thinking of heading over toward, then can be a good idea to call ahead and verify store hours. (many busniesses are also opne fewer hours in winter than they are in summer)