Costco Holiday Hours 2026: Which Holidays Closed and Which Are Open

Holidays When Costco Is Completely Closed

Costco closes for the entire day on the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day (July 4)
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Easter Sunday

On these dates, warehouses are closed to all members. The gas station and all specialty departments, including the pharmacy, optical center, tire center, and food court, are also closed. Online shopping at Costco.com continues to operate during holiday closures, though delivery or pickup timing may be affected.

What Happens on the Day Before and After Holidays

Costco does not automatically reduce hours on days immediately before or after holidays. Costco store hours remain the same as regular weekdays or weekends unless your specific warehouse has posted a special schedule. Always verify your local warehouse’s hours online or by phone before making a trip on the day before a holiday closure, as some locations may have adjusted schedules during peak holiday shopping periods.

How Costco Announces Holiday Schedules

Costco publishes holiday information on its official website for each warehouse location. To find your specific store’s holiday hours, visit Costco.com, search for your warehouse by address or zip code, and check the hours listed for major holidays. Individual warehouse pages show Labor Day closures and other holiday dates. If a holiday falls on a weekend, Costco observes the holiday on that same day and does not shift the closure to an adjacent weekday. The sources provided do not specify how Costco announces holiday schedule changes beyond posting them on location pages.

Gas Stations and Specialty Services Close Too

When the warehouse is closed on a holiday, the entire location shuts down. This includes Costco’s gas stations, which operate under the same holiday closure schedule as the warehouse itself. Tire centers, hearing aid departments, optical services, and the food court are all closed on these seven holidays. The pharmacy also closes; if you need medications, plan ahead and fill prescriptions before the holiday closure begins.

Plan Ahead for Holiday Shopping

Because Costco does not offer reduced holiday hours as an alternative to full closure, members must shop on the days the warehouse is open. If you are hosting a holiday event or party, visit Costco the day before the holiday to stock up on supplies. On Independence Day 2026, for example, the warehouse will be closed on Saturday, July 4, but will operate during regular hours on Friday, July 3. Check your local warehouse’s regular Costco store hours to determine what time you can visit before the holiday.

Comparison: Holiday Hours at Other Major Retailers

Unlike Costco’s full-day closures on major holidays, other retailers handle holiday schedules differently. Walmart holiday hours typically keep most locations open on Independence Day and other major holidays, often with regular or extended hours. Target holiday hours similarly remain open on most holidays. Aldi holiday hours show limited hours on some holidays like Independence Day, with many locations closing at 4 p.m., but Aldi does not close entirely. If you need to shop on a major holiday, these retailers may be better options than Costco.

Online Ordering During Holiday Closures

Costco.com remains open for business 24/7, even when all physical warehouses are closed on holidays. However, delivery and pickup services may experience delays around holiday closures. Orders placed during a holiday closure may not be processed or delivered until the following business day. Check the estimated delivery or pickup date shown on Costco.com at checkout to understand timing before you order during a holiday period.

Return Policy and Holiday Closures

If you need to return an item purchased before a holiday closure, Costco Return Policy allows returns year-round, but you must initiate the return when the warehouse is open. Plan to return items before the holiday closure date if you want to complete the transaction without waiting for the warehouse to reopen.

Check Your Local Warehouse Before You Go

The most reliable way to confirm holiday hours for your specific location is to visit Costco.com, find your warehouse by address or zip code, and view the hours section on that location’s page. Individual warehouses may post specific information about holiday schedules, extended hours during certain periods, or any other variations. Calling your local warehouse directly is also an option; the phone number is listed on each location’s Costco.com page.