The Costco Holiday Hours Guide 2026: Every Closure and Short Day From Halloween Through New Year’s, With the Days of the Week Checked

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The Costco holiday hours guide 2026 matters more than usual this year, because the next nine weeks pack in Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas, and New Year's, and Costco handles each one differently. Today is October 22, 2026. Nothing is more frustrating than driving to a warehouse with a full cart list and finding the doors locked, so here is every date to plan around, with the days of the week checked.

One honest note first. Costco does not publish a single master holiday calendar that we could find, so these hours come from a deals-site calendar updated in June 2026 and a second independent blog. Both say to confirm your own warehouse in the Costco app, because gas stations, pharmacies, optical departments, tire centers, and Business Centers can keep different hours than the main warehouse.

The Dates That Matter This Fall and Winter

Saturday, October 31 (Halloween): Open. One calendar lists 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., which is Saturday hours.
Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day): Not listed as a closure, so warehouses are generally open. Local hours can vary, so check before you go.
Wednesday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Eve): Open, reported 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Expect the biggest crowd of the year.
Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day): Closed.
Friday, November 27 (Black Friday): Open, reported 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): Open, reported 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is reduced hours, so do not plan a late-afternoon trip.
Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed.
Thursday, December 31 (New Year's Eve): Open, reported 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, January 1, 2027 (New Year's Day): Costco has traditionally closed on New Year's Day, and the 2026 calendar lists it as a closure. The 2027 schedule was not available in the sources we reviewed, so confirm closer to the date.

Costco's Regular Holiday Closures

The 2026 calendar lists seven full-day closures: New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. For the rest of this year, the two that remain are Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. On those days, one source says the warehouses, gas stations, and service departments such as the pharmacy, optical, and tire center are closed.

Thanksgiving Week Planning

Thanksgiving week is where timing matters most.

Buy the turkey and sides early. Do not leave the main shop for Wednesday. The Wednesday crowd is the heaviest of the year.
Plan for the closure. If you run out of butter or ice on Thursday, Costco will not be open.
Black Friday is open, but not early. The reported hours start at 10 a.m., not at dawn. Our other guides cover which deals to buy before then.
Executive members: At warehouses that previously opened at 9 a.m. for everyone, Executive members have had early access at 9 a.m. Confirm whether that applies at your warehouse on holiday-week days.
Pharmacy and gas: Hours can differ, so fill prescriptions and your tank before the closure.

Christmas and New Year's Planning

Christmas Eve is a short day. Open until 5 p.m. in the reported schedule, so go in the morning if you must go at all.
Close the gift list early. Many seasonal items sell out in November and early December, and the last-minute shopper has the least selection.
Prepare for the post-Christmas closure. Warehouses are closed on December 25. If you need groceries for guests, buy by December 24.
New Year's Eve is another short day. Open until 5 p.m. in the reported schedule. Party supplies and drinks need to be bought before then.

Other Hours That Differ From the Warehouse

Gas stations. Often have their own opening and closing times.
Pharmacy and optical. May close earlier or have shortened holiday hours.
Tire center. Often closes earlier than the main warehouse.
Business Centers. One source notes they often have different holiday schedules and are usually closed on Sundays.
Food court. Follows the warehouse but may close earlier. Check before you plan a meal there.

The reliable way to confirm is the warehouse details page in the Costco app or website, which lists today's hours and holiday notices for your specific location.

How to Check Your Warehouse in Thirty Seconds

Open the Costco app or website.
Search for your warehouse by name or zip code.
Open the warehouse details page and look at the hours, including any holiday notices.
Check the separate hours for gas, pharmacy, and the tire center if you need them.
Screenshot the page so you have the hours in your phone.

Common Holiday Hours Mistakes

Assuming Black Friday opens early.
Planning a Christmas Eve trip for the late afternoon.
Forgetting that Thanksgiving and Christmas Day are closures, and running out of something essential.
Assuming the pharmacy or gas station keeps the warehouse's hours.
Using last year's hours.
Relying on one article, including this one, instead of the app.

Why a Costco Holiday Hours Guide 2026 Saves You a Wasted Trip

Holiday hours are small details with big consequences. A five-minute check in October and again the week of each holiday keeps your list complete and your cart full. The best Costco holiday strategy is a simple one: know the closures, shop early for what you cannot do without, and treat the app as the final word.

Quick Cheat Sheet

Closed this fall: Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26) and Christmas Day (Dec 25).
Short days: Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Year's Eve (Dec 31), reported 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open but busy: Thanksgiving Eve (Nov 25) and Black Friday (Nov 27), reported 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
New Year's Day 2027: Expect a closure, confirm closer to the date.
Final word: The Costco app, for your specific warehouse.

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This article is general information. Hours come from independent calendars and are not an official Costco schedule. They vary by warehouse and can change; confirm in the Costco app before you go. We are not affiliated with Costco Wholesale.

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