Costco will close all its locations in May: There will be no service on this date

The warehouse chain confirmed that it will shut down operations on Monday, May 25, to honor the federal holiday. All locations will resume normal business hours the following day.

Because Memorial Day is one of the 11 federal holidays, government offices are required by law to close. Banks, schools, stock markets, and post offices also typically shut down for the day. While Costco closes, other major retailers such as Walmart and Target usually remain open.

Compared to its competitors, Costco observes more holidays throughout the year. After the Memorial Day closure, the company will reopen on May 26, although additional closures are expected later in the year.

When will Costco close in 2026?

Most stores and supermarkets in the United States only close on major holidays, such as Thanksgiving, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, and Christmas Day on December 25. However, Costco closes on seven dates each year, including one that is not an official federal holiday.

The holidays Costco observes annually include New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, which is not a federal holiday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

In addition to the May 25 closure for Memorial Day, Costco will also be closed on the following dates in 2026:

• Independence Day: July 4
• Labor Day (first Monday in September): September 7
• Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday of November): November 26
• Christmas Day: December 25

How much does a Costco membership cost?

As a membership-based retailer, Costco requires customers to have a valid membership to make purchases.

Currently, Costco offers three membership tiers: Gold Star, Business, and Executive. In the United States, the annual fee for a Gold Star membership is $65. The Business membership also costs $65 per year.

The Executive membership is priced at $130 annually. This tier provides additional savings along with a 2% annual reward on qualifying purchases, with a maximum reward of $1,250 per year.

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