Which Stores Close on Major Holidays in 2026

Complete Holiday Closure Comparison

The Most Restrictive: Warehouse and Specialty Clubs

Costco stands apart with the most extensive closure policy, shutting down on seven major holidays. The warehouse closes completely on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. All departments, including the gas station, pharmacy, optical center, and food court, close on these dates. Members should plan their warehouse visits accordingly, as these closures allow no exceptions for early shopping or emergency trips.

Amazon fulfillment operations also shut down for 11 federal holidays, affecting order processing and shipping. This includes New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Unlike brick-and-mortar retailers, Amazon.com itself continues operating, but fulfillment from warehouses ceases.

Moderate Closure Retailers: Three to Four Days Closed

Publix, Aldi, and Lowe’s each close on three or four holidays. Publix closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter only, with all other major holidays open. Aldi adds New Year’s Day to that list, closing on New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Lowe’s matches Aldi’s closure dates. These retailers strike a balance between honoring major family holidays and remaining accessible during federal holidays when many customers shop.

Minimal Closure Retailers: One to Two Days Only

Most major retailers close on only one or two days per year. Walmart, Target, IKEA, and TJ Maxx close only on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Trader Joe’s closes on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Marshalls, Home Depot, Dollar General, and Kroger go further, closing only on Christmas Day. This approach maximizes shopping availability throughout the year while giving employees the single most important holiday off.

Extended Hours During Peak Shopping Periods

Several retailers extend hours during the holiday shopping season rather than limiting them. Target opens at 6 a.m. on Black Friday (November 28) and maintains extended hours from 7 a.m. to midnight from November 29 through December 23. Best Buy offers extended hours to accommodate holiday shoppers, though exact times vary by store location. Walmart and most others maintain standard hours during the holiday shopping rush, reserving closures only for the major family holidays themselves.

Stores Without Published Holiday Schedules

Several retailers do not maintain published chain-wide holiday closure policies, requiring customers to check local store hours individually. Sam’s Club notes that holiday hours vary by location without specifying which holidays trigger closures. Safeway and Whole Foods do not publish centralized holiday schedules at all, instead leaving decisions to individual store management. Best Buy directs customers to store-specific pages rather than publishing a chain-wide schedule. Walgreens and CVS lack complete official policies, making it essential to call ahead during major holidays.

How to Confirm Your Store’s Holiday Hours

Always verify your specific location’s holiday schedule before making a trip. Most retailers allow you to check individual store hours through their website store locator or mobile app. Call the store directly if the website does not show holiday-specific changes. This is especially important for pharmacies and specialty departments within larger retailers, which often operate on different schedules than the main store. For Best Buy locations inside shopping malls, mall policies may also affect store hours independently of the retailer’s standard schedule.