Is Costco Open on Christmas 2026?
Costco's Christmas closure is written into company policy. Here's the verified 2026 answer.
Summary
Costco is closed on Christmas Day 2026 (Friday, December 25) — Christmas is one of seven official company-wide closure holidays, covering warehouses, gas stations, pharmacies, optical centers, and tire centers. On Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24), warehouses typically run reduced hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, varying by location.
The single most important point
Costco's Christmas Day closure is guaranteed by official policy — and Christmas Eve ends early (typically 5:00 PM), so the 24th is a morning errand, not an evening one.
Quick facts
| Status | Christmas hours | Regular hours | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Closed all day | Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Sat 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | DealNews 2026 holiday-hours guide |
What are Costco’s Christmas hours?
Christmas Day sits on Costco's official list of seven closure holidays — alongside New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving — so every warehouse in the US will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026. Gas stations, pharmacies, optical centers, and tire centers close too.
Christmas Eve is the operational day: warehouses typically open 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 24, though exact hours vary by warehouse. That's a shorter window than a normal Thursday (10:00 AM – 8:30 PM), so an early start beats a late one.
Regular hours resume Saturday, December 26. Because the closure is policy-based rather than announcement-based, this is among the most reliable predictions on the site — but we still re-verify every page before each holiday.
Regular weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Typical hours; individual locations may differ.
How to check your local Costco
Holiday hours can vary by location, so verify before you go:
- Use the official Costco store locator to find your store and its posted hours.
- Call ahead — the fastest way to confirm Christmas hours for a specific location.
- Check the store’s page on Costco’s official site or app on Friday, December 25, 2026 morning for any last-minute changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Costco open on Christmas Day 2026?
No. All Costco warehouses are closed on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026 — it's one of seven official company-wide closure days.
What are Costco's Christmas Eve 2026 hours?
Typically 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, varying by warehouse, based on recent years' pattern.
Is Costco gas open on Christmas?
No. Costco gas stations close on all seven official closure holidays, including Christmas Day.
What are Costco's 7 closed holidays?
New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Is Costco open the day after Christmas?
Yes. Regular warehouse hours resume on Saturday, December 26.
Hours verified on September 28, 2026 · Sources below. We re-check every page 2–4 weeks before each holiday.