Maybe it is just us, but the holidays really snuck up on us this year. One minute it was December 1 and then all of a sudden we were looking at the calendar and it was already Christmas Eve. So with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day being here already, you may be looking to do those last minute grocery shopping runs to get supplies and things for holiday dinners. Or maybe you are heading to the store to grab last minute presents for mom, dad, and all the cousins.
Unfortunately, if you were planning to do some bulk shopping at Costco, you are out of luck on December 25. That is because Costco Wholesale locations will all be closed on Christmas Day. And while they will be open on Christmas Eve, they are closing early.
Costco will be closing for Christmas at around 5 PM local time, although some locations may have different hours depending on where you live, to allow their workers a chance to enjoy the holiday with their families as well. If you don't actually need a trip to Costco before Christmas, then you can always wait for December 26, when they will be open for their normal business hours. Or maybe check out their website.
Costco may be closed on Christmas Day, but their website is always open
If you are able to make it to Costco on Christmas Eve, there is plenty of opportunity to not only stock up on essentials, but to also finish up any last minute gift shopping as well. They have gift cards, chocolates, clothing, appliances and just about anything else that you may want or need to finish up that holiday wish list with. And if you happen to snag a pumpkin pie, some ribs, and a case of water, we completely understand.
And if you need things for Christmas Day or gift giving, there is always the Costco website to shop from, even when the stores are closed. Not only that, but if you wake up on Christmas Day and realize that you missed Great Aunt Mary or Uncle Randy when you were doing those gift lists, you can always opt for an eGift card or two from their website.
From gift cards for spas and movies, to food and gaming, there is something for everyone on the Costco website this holiday season. The fact that Costco members also save on those gift cards is an added bonus that we can all appreciate. And then you won't feel guilty for forgetting that random family member who showed up for Christmas dinner out of the blue.
While Costco may be closed on Christmas Day, there are other stores and restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day. For the rest of our holiday coverage, check out the holiday category on Guilty Eats.