It's the Fourth of July, and however you plan to celebrate America's big day, a little Independence Day retail therapy might be in order.
Whether you're stocking up on essentials for the week ahead or need some last-minute items for your Independence Day picnic or party you may be considering a stop at Costco for all your holiday needs.
Even if you're in the mood just to browse the aisles because you've got the day off, it's a perfectly acceptable way to spend July Fourth.
However, before you head out to a Costco warehouse near you, you're going to want to read this first because the last thing you want to do on is to make the trip only to find out that your neighborhood Costco is closed.
Especially since there are so many other fun things to do on Independence Day like going to the beach, watching fireworks or other July Fourth activity.
To ensure you don't waste a single minute of your holiday, TODAY.com reached out to Costco to get all the details on the retailer's July 4 hours and here's everything you need to know.
Costco’s 4th of July hours in 2024
If going to Costco is on the calendar for Independence Day this year, we hate to break it to you, but Costco will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
Doors will reopen on Friday morning, July 5 for business as usual.
The Fourth of July isn't the only holiday in which Costco closes, the retailer is also closed in observance of the additional holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Easter Sunday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
“There may be slight variations in hours for each warehouse," the Costco website reads saying, "We recommend that you view the location information for a warehouse near you."
To make it easy, you can find specific Costco locations and details right here.
Stores open on July 4th, 2024
While Costco won't be open on Independence Day, plenty of other stores and retailers will. Here's a list:
- Ace Hardware: Many stores will be open, however stores are independently owned and operated, so hours may vary by location. Customers are encouraged to contact their local store to confirm business hours before going. Find local hours here.
- Barnes & Noble: Stores are open, but customers are advised to check the website for specific holiday hours. Find local hours here.
- Belk: Stores will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Best Buy: Most stores are open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Big Lots: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club: Clubs are open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Dollar General: Stores are open during normal business hours. Store hours may vary by location. Find local hours here.
- Dollar Tree: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Family Dollar: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Hobby Lobby: Stores are open, but will close early. Find local hours here.
- Home Depot: Stores will open at their regular time, but close early at 8:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- HomeGoods: Stores open at their regular time and will close early at 8:00 p.m. local time. Find local hours here.
- Homesense: Stores open at their regular time and will close early at 8:00 p.m. local time. Find local hours here.
- IKEA: Stores will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- JCPenney: Stores are open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Joann: Stores will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Kohl’s: Stores are open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hours may vary by location. Find local hours here.
- Lowe’s: Stores will open at their normal time and close early at 8:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Macy’s: Stores will open at their regular time and close early at 7:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Marshalls: Stores open at their regular time and will close early at 8:00 p.m. local time. Find local hours here.
- Menards: Stores will open at their regular time and close at 8:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Michaels: Stores will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Nordstrom: Stores are open, hours vary by location. Find local hours here.
- Nordstrom Rack: Stores are open, hours vary by location. Find local hours here.
- Petco: Most locations will close by 8:00 p.m. with some closing at 7:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Petsmart: Stores will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- REI: Stores will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Staples: Select stores will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The remaining stores will be closed. Confirm hours before going. Find local hours here.
- Sephora: Stores are open, but hours may vary by location. Find local hours here.
- Target: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- TJ Maxx: Stores open at their regular time and will close early at 8:00 p.m. local time. Find local hours here.
- Ulta: A majority of stores will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Select stores will have exceptions to those hours. Confirm before going. Find local hours here.
- Walmart: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
Grocery stores open on July 4th
- ACME: Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be closed or have adjusted hours. Pharmacies are closed. Find local hours here.
- Albertsons: Stores are open, but pharmacies may be closed or have adjusted hours. Find local hours here.
- Aldi: Stores will be open, but hours will be limited or reduced. Find local store hours here.
- Big Y: Stores will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pharmacies will be closed. Find local hours here.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club: Clubs are open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Central Market: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Food Lion: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Giant Eagle: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Pharmacies will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Hannaford: Stores will be open, hours may vary by location. Customers are advised to confirm holiday hours before going. Find local hours here.
- H-E-B: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Hy-Vee: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Jewel-Osco: Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be closed or operate with adjusted hours. Find local hours here.
- Kroger: A majority of stores will be open during regular business hours. Confirm hours before going. Find local hours here.
- Market District: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Pharmacies will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Safeway: Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be closed or have adjusted hours. Find local hours here.
- Shaws: Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be closed or operate with reduced hours. Find local hours here.
- ShopRite: ShopRite stores are independently owned and operated and holiday hours vary by location. Find local hours here.
- Sprouts Farmers Market: Stores are open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Stop and Shop: Normal business hours and gas stations. Pharmacies will be closed. Find local hours here.
- Tom Thumb Grocery Stores: Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be closed or operate with reduced hours. Find local hours here.
- Trader Joe’s: Stores will open at their regular time and close early at 5:00 p.m. Find local hours here.
- Vons: Stores will be open, but pharmacies may be closed or operate with adjusted hours. Find local hours here.
- Wegmans: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Whole Foods: Stores are open but hours vary by location. Find local hours here.
- WinCo Foods: Stores are open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
Pharmacies open on July 4th in 2024
- CVS: Many CVS Pharmacy locations will be open during regular hours on Independence Day. However, some stores may have reduced hours. CVS recommends that customers call their local stores before visiting or check hours online. Find local hours here.
- Rite Aid: A majority of Rite Aid stores will be open on Independence Day with varying hours. Customers are encouraged to check local store hours before going. Find local hours here.
- Walgreens: Walgreens stores will be open during normal business hours on Independence Day. However, a majority of pharmacies will be closed, except for 24-hour locations and other select pharmacies. Walgreens recommends that customers check the store locator to find specific hours. Find local hours here.
Convenience stores open on July 4th in 2024
- Casey’s: Casey’s stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Certified Oil: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Cumberland Farms: Stores open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Fastrac: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Kwik Shop: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Loaf N’ Jug: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Minit Mart: Stores are open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Quik Stop: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- 7-Eleven: Most 7-Eleven stores will remain open 24/7. Find local hours here.
- Sprint Food Stores: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find more about the store here.
- Tom Thumb Convenience Stores: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
- Turkey Hill: Stores will be open during normal business hours. Find local hours here.
