As prices continue to rise across the country, many American shoppers are feeling the pressure on their wallets. During such times, people usually depend on their favourite stores to stay open, especially during holiday weekends. However, this will not be the case with Costco, as the popular retailer has announced it will close its doors on two major days in the coming weeks.
Costco Confirms Two Temporary Closures
Costco has officially confirmed that all 617 locations across the U.S. will be closed on:
Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025)
Memorial Day (Monday, May 26, 2025)
This is part of the company’s long-standing tradition of shutting down on major public holidays, including Christmas and Thanksgiving. So if you’re planning any last-minute shopping or holiday deals, you might want to plan ahead.
Why This Matters for Shoppers
With many Americans looking for last-minute Easter savings or Memorial Day sales, this closure could impact weekend plans. Shoppers will need to find alternative stores to meet their grocery and home needs during this time. Since Costco is one of the most reliable bulk retailers, this move will definitely affect many regular buyers.
What About Other Stores?
Costco isn’t the only retailer closing for Easter Sunday. According to reports, many major chains will also close, including:
Target
Sam’s Club
Aldi
Best Buy
Publix
Macy’s
Marshalls
Nordstrom
Hobby Lobby
T.J. Maxx
Lowe’s
Apple
HomeGoods
Michaels
JC Penney
Crate & Barrel
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Ace Hardware
Goodwill
The Container Store
Banana Republic
Bloomingdale’s
Bob’s Discount Furniture
True Value
Supercuts
Staples
Burlington
While some of these stores will remain open on Memorial Day, not all will be open for both holidays like Walmart, which is expected to operate on both Easter Sunday and Memorial Day.
Memorial Day Store Hours
For Memorial Day, while Costco will be completely closed for 24 hours, Target, Sam’s Club, and others are expected to stay open or operate with limited hours.
For exact Memorial Day timings:
Use each store’s official store locator or mobile app
Check online announcements or call your local store in advance
What Should Shoppers Do?
If you’re a regular Costco shopper, it’s best to plan your shopping trips before these holiday closures. Make a list of what you’ll need, especially if you’re preparing for an Easter meal or planning a Memorial Day cookout.
Since many major retailers are also closing on Easter Sunday, your best bet for last-minute shopping may be Walmart, which is likely to remain open.
