No. Costco is closed on Christmas Day at every warehouse in the United States. No location stays open, the gas station does not pump, the pharmacy does not fill, and there is no reduced-hours option. December 25 is a full company-wide closure and it has been for years.
Costco hours around Christmas
| Date | Status |
|---|---|
| December 23 | Open, normal hours |
| Christmas Eve, December 24 | Open, closes early at about 5:00 PM |
| Christmas Day, December 25 | Closed all day |
| December 26 | Open, normal hours |
Christmas Eve is the date that catches people
The 24th is a working day at Costco, but the closing time moves up to about 5:00 PM at most warehouses, and some close even earlier. A normal weekday would run to 8:30 PM, so the evening you might be counting on does not exist. If the plan involves a last run for a rib roast or a missing gift card, do it in the morning.
Expect that morning to be intense. December 23 and the morning of the 24th are two of the busiest shopping windows of the whole year. Go at opening time, and if you hold an Executive membership use the 9:00 AM early hour, because by noon the parking lot will be a slow loop of waiting cars.
What about the gas station?
Closed on Christmas Day along with everything else. On Christmas Eve the pumps usually shut when the warehouse does, hours earlier than a normal night. Fill up on the 23rd. The pumps on the morning of the 24th will have some of the longest lines of the season.
When does Costco reopen?
December 26, at normal hours: 10:00 AM for Gold Star and Business members, 9:00 AM for Executive members. The 26th is also a heavy returns day, so if you are heading in for the returns desk, go early. The line at opening is a fraction of what it becomes by mid-afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
Is Costco open on Christmas Eve?
Yes, but only until about 5:00 PM at most locations. Treat it as a morning-and-lunch shopping day, not an evening one.
Is Costco gas open on Christmas Day?
No. The pumps close with the warehouse on all seven of Costco’s full-closure holidays.
Can I shop on costco.com on Christmas?
Yes. The website takes orders around the clock, holidays included. Delivery timelines just resume from the next business day.
What day should I do my Christmas Costco run?
December 22 or earlier if you can. The 23rd is the single busiest day, and the 24th morning is close behind it.
All nine dates that change Costco’s schedule are on the full holiday hours page.