Few retailers are better at meeting holiday needs than Costco. If you're hosting a large gathering with family and friends, the store's bulk merchandise and affordable prices will help ease shopping pressure. Let's say it's already Thanksgiving Day and you still need to grab groceries – or perhaps one of Costco's pre-made foods that are easy to put on the table in an emergency. Will the retailer be open this holiday 2024?

Well, according to Costco customer service, All U.S. warehouse locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. Unfortunately, you have to do your shopping in advance to meet dinner needs. It might even be a good idea to get some rest in the lead-up to holiday shopping, as the retailer will be participating in Black Friday sales the following day. However, keep in mind that this entire week is probably not the best time to shop to avoid the crowds at Costco.

To reduce holiday stress, take care of your shopping earlier so you can devote Thanksgiving day to cooking and spending time with friends and family. However, food emergencies can occur. Maybe there's a mishap in the kitchen and Costco's delicious macaroni cheese could fix any mistakes. Well, for Americans living near the northern U.S. border, there's a loophole: Visit a Canadian Costco location.

Because the northern neighbor's Thanksgiving falls on a different date, these locations will be open on November 28, 2024, according to Costco's Canadian website. Sure, this requires crossing the border, but sometimes food emergencies require such drastic measures.