Costco does not play the Black Friday game. There is no midnight opening, no 5:00 AM line, no doorbuster tables by the entrance. The warehouse opens at its usual 10:00 AM and closes at 8:30 PM, exactly like any other Friday.
Black Friday hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed all day |
| Black Friday | 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, normal hours |
| Saturday after | 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM, normal hours |
| Sunday after | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, normal hours |
| Cyber Monday | 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, deals mostly online |
Executive members still get their 9:00 AM start, which on Black Friday is the most valuable hour of the year. If you want the popular electronics before the crowd arrives, that is when to be there.
Why the normal hours actually work in your favor
Costco runs its holiday discounts as a long promotional window rather than a single morning. Deals start appearing in early November and run through the weekend and into Cyber Monday, both online and in warehouse. There is no reason to stand outside in the dark, because the same price is there on the Sunday.
It also means Black Friday at Costco is busy in an ordinary way rather than a chaotic way. Expect a full parking lot and long checkout lines from late morning, not a stampede.
How to shop it properly
- Go at opening or in the last ninety minutes. The middle of the day is the worst.
- Check the online prices first. Costco.com often matches the warehouse and sometimes beats it, and delivery on big items saves the cart wrestle.
- Watch the coupon book dates. The November and December books set most of the discounts, and they run for weeks rather than a day.
- Do not count on the gas station. It is open on Black Friday, but the line on that day is one of the worst of the year.
Thanksgiving is a full closure
The Thursday itself is one of Costco’s seven all-day closures. Nothing trades, including the gas station. Do your Thanksgiving shopping on Wednesday, and ideally on Tuesday, because the day before a closure is always the busiest day of that week. All closure dates here.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Costco open on Black Friday?
10:00 AM, the same as any other Friday. Executive members get in at 9:00 AM.
Does Costco have Black Friday doorbusters?
No. Costco runs its holiday discounts across weeks rather than a single morning, both online and in warehouse.
Is Costco open on Thanksgiving Day?
No. It is a full-day closure, including the gas station.