Costco Stays Open on Veterans Day
Costco warehouses, including its 13 Ohio locations, operated on regular hours on November 11, 2026, since Veterans Day is not one of its annual closure holidays.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Retail
Costco remained open with regular operating hours on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026. The retailer closes for seven holidays each year, and Veterans Day is not among them.
Why it matters
Shoppers planning a Veterans Day trip to Costco can expect normal hours, which matters for households that rely on the warehouse club's bulk buying. Knowing which holidays trigger closures helps members plan purchases around the company's schedule.
Costco closes for seven holidays each year, and Veterans Day is not among them. Most stores open at 10 a.m. on weekdays, while executive members can begin shopping at 9 a.m.
The players
Costco
Costco is a membership-based warehouse retailer that operates large-format stores across the United States and abroad, including 13 locations in Ohio.
The details
Costco operated with regular hours on Veterans Day 2026, and its next scheduled holiday closure is Thanksgiving Day on November 26, 2026. The seven annual closure holidays are New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Timeline
November 11, 2026: Veterans Day, with Costco open on regular hours.
November 26, 2026: Thanksgiving Day, the next Costco holiday closure.
Market Landscape
Costco's fixed list of seven closure holidays sets it apart from retailers that close for a broader set of federal observances. Keeping stores open on Veterans Day keeps its warehouses available on a day many other retailers treat as a holiday.
Members in Ohio and elsewhere can plan Veterans Day shopping trips without a closure to work around. Planning ahead for Thanksgiving Day, when stores will be closed, helps avoid a wasted trip.
The takeaway
Costco's closure schedule is fixed and published, so members can check holiday dates in advance rather than assuming a closure. Verifying hours before a trip avoids a wasted visit on any of the seven annual closure days.
What happens next
Costco's next scheduled holiday closure is Thanksgiving Day on November 26, 2026.
Further reading
For more on retail store operations and holiday schedules, see Retail coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Marion Star.
