Is Costco Open on Easter Sunday 2026?
Costco is usually open seven days a week, but are they open on Easter Sunday for 2026? The store is one of the largest membership-only warehouse clubs around, with a history of dating back to 1976, when the business opened as Price Club on Morena Boulevard in San Diego, California.
As of 2026, more than 640 Costco stores are open across the U.S. in 49 states. Since the store first opened in California, it makes send that it's still the state with the most Costco stores, counting around 142 stores, according to research from ScrapeHero, which is about a quarter of all Costco stores in the U.S.
So, Costco is a regular stop for millions of Americans for their grocery needs. But, for just one way, they'll have to find another option.
Costco Announces Store Availability for Easter Sunday 2026
Costco has announced that it will close all of its U.S. stores, no exceptions, for the entire day on Easter Sunday, which falls on April 5 this year. The move is to allow the store's employees enjoy the holiday with their friends and families. It's a sweet tradition and one that Costco does for multiple major holidays, including Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
So, those looking to snag some last-minute Easter goodies will have to find another spot to shop. If you're wondering, "Is Costco open on Easter Sunday?" The answer is, "No." But, a handful of stores will be open on Easter Sunday, including Walmart, Home Depot, CVS Pharmacy, Tractor Supply Co. and IKEA.
Costco is a "membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise. With hundreds of locations worldwide, Costco provides a wide selection of merchandise," according to the company, "plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make your shopping experience a pleasurable one."
Why Easter Is a Moving Holiday, and the Most Common Dates for Easter Sunday
Easter, of course, falls on an alternating date each year. In Western Christianity, it takes place on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. The Farmer's Almanac notes, "While many Christian churches follow the Gregorian calendar, some Eastern Orthodox churches continue to use the Julian calendar, which results in a later Easter date."
A fun fact is that looking at a 500-year period from 1600 to 2099, Easter, according to the Almanac, most often falls on March 31 or April 16. They add that the rarest date for Easter is March 22, and other uncommon dates are April 24 and March 23.