Overview
- Costco will close all U.S. warehouses on Thursday, January 1, 2026, with in‑store operations resuming Friday, January 2.
- The company’s 2026 U.S. closure calendar also lists Apr 5 (Easter), May 25 (Memorial Day), Jul 3 (Independence Day observed), Sep 7 (Labor Day), Nov 26 (Thanksgiving), and Dec 25 (Christmas).
- Walmart and Target state they will operate on regular schedules in the U.S. on New Year’s Day, though shoppers should check local store hours.
- USPS will not deliver on January 1, and FedEx and UPS list no pickup or delivery; many banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase, Citibank and Capital One, will be closed.
- Regional schedules vary: Costco Mexico plans reduced hours on Dec 31 (09:00–17:00) and will close Jan 1, while Walmart México (31 Dec: 07:00–21:00; 1 Jan: 10:00–21:00) and Sam’s Club México (31 Dec: 07:00–19:00; 1 Jan: 10:00–20:00) post special hours, and Spanish outlets note early New Year’s Eve closings and New Year’s Day shutdowns in some areas.