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Is Costco Open Veterans Day 2019?

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Veterans Day often gets overlooked because it falls at the beginning of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. However, because it is a federal holiday, many businesses choose to shut down for the day. While certain stores close, some may be holding Veterans Day sales. Is Costco open Veterans Day? If so, what kind of deals will the retailers be offering?

Is Costco open on Veterans Day?

Yes. Costco is open Veterans Day. Although Costco is one of few retailers to close its doors on holidays like Easter and Thanksgiving, it will remain open for Veterans Day.

Is Costco Open on November 10?

Costco is open November 10, or “Veterans Day Eve.” This year, Veterans Day falls on a Monday. Costco will hold regular weekend hours surrounding the holiday.

Will Costco Be Open on November 12?

Yes. Costco is open the day before and the day after Veterans Day. As mentioned above, no hours surrounding Veterans Day will be impacted.

Costco Veterans Day Deals

Costco isn’t holding a specific sale for Veterans Day. However, Costco members will be able to cash in on the savings outlined in the Costco November Coupon Book. There is a large variety of deals being offered from televisions and electronics to items to help you get ready for Thanksgiving.

Always keep in mind that if you venture out for any Veterans Day sales that you’re only getting a good deal if it is something you already planned on buying. Even the best of deals mean nothing if you’re spending money you don’t have!

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Is Costco Open on July 4th 2019?

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Costco gives employees the chance to spend time with their family and friends on several federal holidays when most other retailers remain open. While this is great news for those who work at Costco, it can confuse those who want to shop at the retailer since most stores remain open on the holiday. Since there are a lot of people who want to shop at Costco warehouses to stock up on supplies for the 4th of July holiday, it’s important to plan ahead, so you don’t find yourself at a closed warehouse on Independence Day. Is Costco open on July 4th?

Is Costco open on July 4th?

No, Costco is not open on the Fourth of July. There is no such thing as a Costco Independence Day sale because the warehouse is closed for this holiday. For those who are planning to have friends and family over for the unofficial first day of summer, they need to stock up on supplies before July 4, 2019, if they want to purchase items at Costco warehouses.

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Is Costco open on July 4th Weekend?

Yes, Costco is open on the Independence Day Weekend the day before and after. While the warehouses will be closed on Thursday, July 4, they will be open for regular business the days before and after for all those who need to purchase items from the store. They will keep their normal hours on July 3rd and July 5th.

Are Costco gas stations open on Independence Day?

No, Costco gas stations aren’t open on Independence Day. Just like the warehouses, Costco gas stations will observe the same holiday schedule as the stores to which they are attached. While Costco gas stations often have extended hours compared to the warehouses, they do not open on holidays when the warehouses are closed. If you need to fill up your car or another vehicle with quality gas for the holiday, you will want to do it before July 4.

Will Costco.com be available?

Yes, Costco.com will be available on Thursday. Costco.com will be running as usual on the Fourth of July. However, keep in mind that any deliveries may be thrown off by the holiday as USPS workers have the day off. You can place orders on the wholesale retailer’s website and shop what they have available in stores on Thursday though.

Do you have any additional information regarding Costco’s 4th of July schedule? Please, let us know. Drop your information in the comments.

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Celebrate Dad With One of These Costco Father’s Day Deals

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costco father's day deals With all of the hustle and bustle of the start of summer, Father’s Day can sometimes creep up on us. The good news is there’s a wide variety of Costco Father’s Day deals to make sure dad is happy this Sunday.

Costco Father’s Day Deals

Costco offers tons of deals for dad on electronics, televisions, and accessories, gift cards, grilling gadgets, tools and automotive gadgets, shaving and grooming items, sports equipment, and clothing. You can even have a personalized mug, photo, or album put together with some of your favorite memories.

Gone are the days where you will find yourself trudging through the store only to exit with an age-old necktie or colorful but relatively useless socks your dad will never wear. You might be so excited about the options available, you’ll have a hard time deciding what you really want to get him. Although there are tons available, here are some of our favorite Costco deals for Father’s Day:

  • Fishing Gear: Does your father enjoy fishing? The Garmin STRIKER Plus 5cv Fishfinder is on sale with special, top-secret member-only pricing.
  • Golfing: Designed for true golfers, the TruGolf Vista 10 C-Series Golf Simulator is $11,999.99 after a $2,000 discount. If that’s a bit out of your league, you can pick up a Callaway Edge 10-piece Golf Club Set for $499.99 or a dozen Kirkland Signature 3-piece Urethane Cover Golf Balls for $23.99.
  • Grilling: Does your dad live for the months where he can man the grill? Help him out with an 8-pack of Western Red Cedar Grilling planks for just $19.99. There’s a cool Kiolbassa Provision Company Organic Smoked Beef Sausage package for $69.99, a D’Artagnan Amerian Wagyu ABF Beef Boneless Ribeye Roast (12lbs) for $349.99, and an Ultimate Foodie’s Dream Meal with 11 pounds of premium beef and seafood for $649.99.
  • Grooming: Men love quality grooming equipment just as much as anyone else. The Braun Series 9 Electric Shaver is currently priced at $129.99 and the Philips Norelco Shaver 5940 is just $69.99. The Braun Men’s Gift Series 9 Electric Foil Shaver and the Philips Norelco Stainless Steel All-in-One Trimmer are both on special with secret member-only pricing.
  • Flat Screen TV: Make sure your dad can kick back and watch his favorite shows on a new, crystal-clear flat screen TV. The Samsung 43” Class HDR 4K is $649.99, the Vizio 32” Class 1080p LED LCD TV $164.99, and the Hisense 40” Class 1080p Roku LED LCD $199.99.
  • Home Security: If your dad is a gadget guy, he’ll love the tech behind some of today’s latest security system. The Swann 1080p Outdoor WiFi Security System is on sale for $249.99, and the larger Lorex 16-channel 4k UHD NVR Surveillance System with 4TB HDD is $999.99.
  • Computers: Does your father need a system upgrade? The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series Touchscreen Laptop is $499.99 while the Apple MacBook Pro 13.3” is $1,199.99.
  • Smartwatches: Send your dad off in style with the Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch 46mm (Silver) or the Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch 42mm (Rose Gold). Apple’s Watch Series 5 GPS is available in a wide variety of sizes and colors, as is the Garmin Approach X40 GPS Golf Band. All of these are available with special member only pricing.
  • Gift Cards: Treat dad to a day of fun with a gift card to one of his favorite restaurants or attractions. Four $25 gift cards to Rock Bottom come bundled together for $79.99. Four $25 eGift cards to Cold Stone Creamery are just $69.99.

When Is Costco Open?

Costco locations are open seven days per week. While hours may vary, general hours are 10:00am – 8:30pm Monday through Friday, 9:30am – 6:00pm on Saturday, and 10:00am – 6:00pm on Sunday. All stores are closed on Independence Day (July 4th).

Who Can Shop at Costco?

Costco is a wholesale store catering to members. While the general public can take advantage of some deals online, a great number of deals are reserved only for members. In those instances, you’ll need to shop in the store or log into your online account with your member number. Costco offers four membership options:

  • Gold Star ($60)
  • Gold Star Executive ($120)
  • Business ($60)
  • Business Executive ($120)

Regular Gold Star and Business memberships include one card per household, all of which are valid at Costco locations around the world. Executive memberships include 2% rewards on certain eligible purchases as well as extra benefits. Business memberships also offer the option to add additional users (for $60 each) and allow you to purchase items for resale.

Readers, what are you giving your dad for Father’s Day this year?

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Is Costco Open on Memorial Day 2019?

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If you go solely by the advertisements on TV, you would think Memorial Day was an occasion to celebrate shopping and consumerism. While the vast majority of retailers on TV are touting all the great bargains they have as part of their the Memorial Day sales, Costco is one of only a few major retailers which keeps its doors closed on the holiday. As part of the Costco holiday schedule, all warehouse stores will be closed on Monday, May 27 to observe the holiday.

Costco gives employees the chance to spend time with their family and friends on a number of federal holidays when most other retailers remain open. While this is great news for those who work at Costco, it can cause confusion for those who want to shop at the retailer since most stores remain open on the holiday. Since there are a lot of people who want to shop at the Costco warehouses to stock up on supplies for long weekends like the Memorial Day weekend, it’s important to plan ahead so you don’t end up at a closed warehouse on Memorial Day.

Is Costco open on Memorial Day?

No, Costco is not open on Memorial Day. There is no such thing as a Costco Memorial Day sale because the warehouse is closed for this holiday. For those who are planning to have friends and family over for the unofficial first day of summer, you’ll need to stock up on supplies before May 27, 2019, if you want to purchase items at Costco warehouses.

Is Costco open on Memorial Day Weekend?

Yes, Costco is open on Memorial Day Weekend. While the warehouses will be closed on Monday, May 27, they will be open for business on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 for all those who need to purchase food and other supplies for the weekend and holiday. The stores will keep their normal Saturday and Sunday hours over the weekend.

Are Costco gas stations open on Memorial Day?

No, Costco gas stations aren’t open on Memorial Day. Just like the warehouses, Costco gas stations will observe the same holiday schedule as the stores to which they are attached. While Costco gas stations often have extended hours compared to the warehouses, they do not open on holidays when the warehouses are closed. If you need to fill up your car or another vehicle with quality gas for the holiday, you will want to do it before May 27.

Will Costco.com be available?

Yes, Costco.com will be available on Monday. Costco.com will be running as usual on Memorial Day. However, keep in mind that any deliveries may be thrown off by the holiday as USPS workers have the day off. You will be able to place orders on the wholesale retailer’s website and look at what they have available in stores on Monday though.

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2019 Costco Holiday Schedule – UPDATED

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Costco is one of the major retailers which closes its warehouse doors more often during the year than many other retailers. However, the Costco holiday schedule includes more closed days than, say, Walmart.

The company doesn’t follow a federal holiday schedule but there are certain days they will not be open – and it is different from other retailers – so it’s important to check before you head out.

Costco Holiday Schedule for 2019

While they don’t close for every federal holiday, they do close on some holidays to let employees spend time with their family members. Since Costco is often a destination store, it’s important to a lot of people to know the Costco holiday schedule, especially if you need to buy holiday supplies.

Tuesday, January 1, 2019: Costco is closed on New Year’s Day
Monday, January 21, 2019: Costco is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Thursday, February 14, 2019: Costco is open on Valentine’s Day
Monday, February 18, 2019: Costco is open on Presidents’ Day
Sunday, March 17, 2019: Costco is open on St. Patrick’s Day
Friday, April 19, 2019: Costco is open on Good Friday
Saturday, April 20, 2019: Costco is open on Easter Saturday
Sunday, April 21, 2019: Costco is closed on Easter Sunday
Monday, April 22, 2019: Costco is open on Easter Monday
Sunday, May 12, 2019: Costco is open on Mother’s Day
Monday, May 27, 2019: Costco is closed on Memorial Day
Sunday, June 16, 2019: Costco is open on Father’s Day
Thursday, July 4, 2019: Costco is closed on Independence Day
Monday, September 2, 2019: Costco is closed on Labor Day
Monday, October 14, 2019: Costco is open on Columbus Day
Thursday, October 31, 2019: Costco is open on Halloween
Monday, November 11, 2019: Costco is open on Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 28, 2019: Costco is closed on Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday, December 24, 2019: Costco is open, but closes early on Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25, 2019: Costco is closed on Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 31, 2019: Costco is open, but closes early on New Year’s Eve
Wednesday, January 1, 2020: Costco is closed on New Year’s Day 2019

While Costco is open on both Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24) and New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, December 31), the store closes earlier than on a typical day. The stores close at 6:00 p.m. on these days instead of the typical 8:30 p.m. This can be important to know if you need to make a last minute run to the warehouse. Some warehouses may also extend hours during the Christmas shopping season.

Costco Warehouse Hours 2019

  • Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
  • Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

It’s important to note that the above holiday schedule and hours are general. There are exceptions to the rule, so verify with your local Costco if you have any questions. In addition, these are all planned closures for 2019.

Other events, such as severe weather, may close a certain store during the year on days which aren’t listed above. It’s also important to note Costco warehouses and Costco business centers are not the same, and they may have different hours.

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Is Costco Open on Thanksgiving Day 2018?

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Thanksgiving Day used to be a day to spend at home with family eating turkey, watching football and napping. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, was the day for shopping and doorbuster sales. However, over the last few years retailers like Walmart have started opening on Thanksgiving Day to kick off their Black Friday sales early. So, you may be wondering, is Costco open on Thanksgiving in 2018?

While many retailers have started opening their stores on Thanksgiving Day to start the Black Friday shopping early, some retailers have chosen to remain closed on Thanksgiving Day so that their employees can spend the day with their families. If you want to shop instead of nap after your turkey dinner, it’s hard to know which stores will be open and which will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Is Costco Open on Thanksgiving Day?

Costco will not be open on Thanksgiving Day. Costco locations are normally open on Thursday, but they will be closed on Thursday, November 22, 2018 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Warehouse locations do not open on Thanksgiving Day so that their employees can celebrate the holiday with their families. Warehouse locations will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Black Friday.

Is Costco.com Available Thanksgiving?

If you can’t wait for Black Friday and want to shop on Thanksgiving Day, you can shop on Costco’s website and get early access to the Black Friday sale. Costco’s Black Friday sale will start on Thanksgiving Day at Costco.com. Online shopping with Costco has a few advantages over shopping in the warehouse.

Non-members can also take advantage of the Black Friday sale online. You do not have to be a Costco member to make purchases through their website, but non-members are charged a surcharge. Black Friday deals may not be as good a deal when the surcharge is added for non-members.

When Does the Costco Black Friday Sale Start?

The Costco Black Friday sale starts online Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Costco.com. In store, the Costco Black Friday sale starts on Friday. All Costco warehouse locations open an hour earlier than normal on Black Friday. They will open at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 23, 2018.

Black Friday sales prices are available Thursday, November 22, 2018 through Monday, November 26, 2018, but only while supplies last. There will be no rain checks offered for sale priced items that are out of stock. You can check out the deals in the Black Friday sale at costco.com.

When Will Costco be Open Thanksgiving Week?

Holiday hours can be a bit confusing. Usually stores close early the day before a holiday and, sometimes, open late the day after. The Costco hours Thanksgiving week are:

Sunday, November 18: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Monday, November 19: 10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 20: 10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 21: 10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 22: Closed

Friday, November 23: 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 24: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 25: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

If you have any questions about Costco’s hours this week or about any deals the company is having for the holiday, contact your local Costco directly.

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