Costco closes for exactly seven days a year, per its own official policy — New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas — and stays open every other day of the year.
Costco's Own Official List of Seven Closures
Costco's customer service page confirms warehouses are closed exactly seven days each year: New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Every other day, including holidays many other retailers close for like Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, and Veterans Day, Costco stays open on its normal schedule.
| Holiday |
Status |
| New Year's Day |
Closed all day, all warehouses |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Easter Sunday |
Closed all day, all warehouses |
| Memorial Day |
Closed all day, all warehouses |
| Independence Day (July 4th) |
Closed all day, all warehouses |
| Labor Day |
Closed all day, all warehouses |
| Veterans Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Thanksgiving |
Closed all day, all warehouses |
| Black Friday |
Open, normal hours |
| Christmas Eve |
Open, typically 8:30am-5pm |
| Christmas Day |
Closed all day, all warehouses |
| New Year's Eve |
Open, typically 8:30am-5pm |
Costco's seven annual closures are the same every year and posted on signs at every warehouse entrance. Every other day of the year, Costco is open on its normal schedule, including days many other retailers close.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days a year is Costco closed?
Costco closes for exactly seven days a year: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Is Costco open on Christmas Eve?
Yes, Costco is open on Christmas Eve, typically with shortened hours around 8:30am to 5pm.
Is Costco open on New Year's Eve?
Yes, Costco is open on New Year's Eve, typically with shortened hours around 8:30am to 5pm.
Is Costco open on Veterans Day or Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Yes, Costco stays open with normal hours on these and other holidays not on its list of seven annual closures.
