Is Costco Open on Labor Day 2026? What Shoppers Need to Know

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 Costco shoppers planning a Labor Day grocery run will need to make other plans.

Costco warehouses in the United States will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Costco lists Labor Day as one of seven holidays when its U.S. warehouses close.

That means it is a good idea to finish your Costco shopping by Sunday, especially if you need groceries, party supplies or other items for the long weekend.

Quick Take

• Labor Day 2026: Monday, Sept. 7
• Costco warehouses: Closed
• Regular shopping resumes: Tuesday, Sept. 8
• Costco gas: Do not assume it will be open
• Pharmacy and other departments: Check your local warehouse
• Best time to shop: Before Labor Day

Why Is Costco Closed on Labor Day?

Labor Day is one of a relatively small number of holidays when Costco closes its U.S. warehouses.

Costco's official customer service page lists the following warehouse closure days:

• New Year's Day
• Easter Sunday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 7 in 2026, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's federal holiday calendar.

Unlike some major retailers that remain open during many federal holidays, Costco maintains a relatively consistent list of full holiday closures.

What About Costco Gas Stations?

Do not assume you will be able to stop for Costco gas just because the pumps normally operate longer hours than the warehouse.

Costco warehouse pages can list holiday schedules separately for their gas stations. For example, current location information for Costco warehouses in Garden Grove, California, and Miami, Florida, specifically lists their gas stations as closed on Labor Day.

Because operating details can vary by location, the safest option is to check your specific Costco warehouse before relying on the gas station.

Costco recommends using its Find a Warehouse feature or Costco app to see local hours and adjusted holiday schedules.

If you need fuel for Labor Day travel, filling up before Monday can prevent an unexpected detour.

What About the Costco Pharmacy, Food Court and Tire Center?

The warehouse closure means shoppers should not plan on a normal Costco visit on Labor Day.

Services attached to a warehouse can include:

• Pharmacy
• Tire Service Center
• Optical Department
• Hearing Aid Center
• Food court
• Gas station

Costco publishes individual hours for these services on its warehouse location pages and advises customers to check the details for their specific store.

This is particularly important for pharmacy customers. If you have a prescription that needs to be picked up around Labor Day weekend, check your pharmacy's schedule ahead of time instead of waiting until Monday.

The same applies if you have a tire appointment or another Costco service planned around the holiday.

When Will Costco Reopen After Labor Day?

For most shoppers, the next normal shopping day will be Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Exact opening times depend on your membership level and warehouse.

Costco currently gives Executive Members early shopping access at participating warehouses. Its published Executive Member schedule is:

• Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Gold Star and Business members generally enter after the Executive-only period, although shoppers should still verify their individual warehouse hours before leaving home.

So if your local warehouse follows the standard schedule, Executive Members may be able to shop beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, while standard members may need to wait until 10 a.m.

Can You Still Shop Costco Online on Labor Day?

Costco memberships include access to both warehouses and Costco.com, so the physical warehouse closure does not mean you have to stop browsing or placing eligible online orders.

However, ordering something online is different from receiving it the same day.

Delivery availability, fulfillment times and holiday schedules can vary, so do not assume an item ordered on Labor Day will arrive immediately.

If you need food or supplies specifically for a Labor Day gathering, buying them before Monday is the safer option.

The Best Time to Make Your Labor Day Costco Run

Labor Day weekend can create heavier-than-normal shopping traffic because customers preparing for cookouts, road trips and gatherings may all be shopping before the Monday closure.

If possible, avoid leaving a large Costco trip until the last minute.

A simple plan is:

1. Check your local warehouse hours online.
2. Buy groceries and party supplies before Monday.
3. Fill your car with gas before the holiday if you normally use Costco fuel.
4. Pick up prescriptions or time-sensitive items in advance.
5. Remember that the warehouse will be closed Monday, Sept. 7.

Costco's Labor Day closure is predictable, but it is also easy to forget because many other stores remain open during the holiday.

Checking before you leave can save you a wasted trip.

Sources

Costco Customer Service, “What are Costco’s holiday closures?” Costco holiday closure information

Costco Customer Service, “What are Costco’s hours of operation?” Costco warehouse hours information

Costco, Executive Member Benefits Costco Executive Member hours

U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 2026 Federal Holiday Schedule OPM federal holiday calendar