Costco Senior Hours: Opening, Closing, and Holiday Hours

When the outbreak of coronavirus was announced, many big-box grocery stores and retailers modified their cleaning procedures, delivery options, opening and closing hours to cater to their customers. And Costco was no different. Having said that, if you’re wondering what the latest Costco senior hours are, then read further.

In 2020, the multinational wholesale corporation launched exclusive Costco hours for seniors to accommodate the more vulnerable (or older) population as a priority.

However, when COVID19 cases started to decline, they announced that they were going to do away with senior hours. But recently, they again reversed the course and declared that they will keep the senior hours at costco for two days per week.

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Costco Senior Hours of Operation

Even though Costco ended their special operating hours which were added in the beginning of the pandemic, it has now limited its time slots to just Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 to 10:00 AM. Only members that are 60 or older, immunocompromised shoppers, and people with disabilities will be permitted in those hours.

Also, Costco members working as first responders or in healthcare might shop in those hours but with proper identification. Guests are not allowed.

Here’s a detailed table showing the Costco senior hours of operation every day:

DayOpening TimeClosing Time
MondayNANA
Tuesday9:00 AM10:00 AM
WednesdayNANA
Thursday9:00 AM10:00 AM
FridayNANA
SaturdayNANA
SundayNANA

Note: The delivery option is pre-determined depending on the item that you are buying.

Special operating hours for members of the Age 60 and above

Eligibility criteria:

  • Only members that are of the age 60 or above, individuals with disabilities, and ones with immunocompromised are allowed.
  • Guests won’t be permitted.

Exceptions:

  • Culver City, California: Senior hours at Costco operates from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, every Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Brooklyn, New York: Senior hours at Costco operates from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, every Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Temecula, California: Senior hours at Costco operates from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, every Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Iwilei (Honolulu), Hawaii: Senior hours at Costco operates from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, every Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Westbury, New York: Senior hours at Costco operates from 8:00 to 9:00 AM, every Tuesdays and Thursdays

Access for first responders and healthcare workers

Costco members that are also first responders (EMTs, firefighters, police officers) and healthcare workers (hospital employees, pharmacists) can enter any Costco warehouses during senior hours, special operating times, and regular operating timings.

Note: You need to have a valid hospital ID proof or anywhere that you are working.

Costco senior hours are quite convenient. From groceries to pharmacies, Costco warehouses across the U.S. as well as Puerto Rico have special operating hours on Tuesdays as well as Thursdays (opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 10:00 AM) for older citizens to shop without any queue.

Like any other major retail store, Costco has changed its operating hours after the pandemic. The above details are updated based on Costco’s official Covid19 page. Their customer service is not just excellent but also available around the clock so that customers can buy their medicines and essentials without any hassles.

Although the timings of senior hours are pretty set, there can be slight variations but this entirely depends on where you live. Therefore, it is worth checking your nearest store before planning for a visit.

On Which Holidays is Costco Wholesale Open?

Costco senior hours remain the same even on holidays. Here’s a list of holidays when Costco stores remain open!

  • Columbus Day
  • Valentine’s Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Good Friday
  • Father’s Day
  • Mother’s Day
  • Cyber Monday
  • Presidents Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • St. Patrick’s Day
  • Easter Monday
  • New Year’s Eve
  • Halloween
  • Black Friday

On Which Holidays is Costco Wholesale Closed?

Costco senior hours don’t operate on certain holidays. So their stores remain closed during these days:

  • Easter Sunday
  • Labor Day
  • Independence Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • New Year’s Day

Costco Customer Support Details

Costco’s customer service is something that’s always admired. They have a huge and separate support team to help customers whenever they are in need.

Here are the contact information of various departments and their operating hours:

Costco online order support

  • Timings to call: Monday to Friday (5:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Pacific time
  • Timings to call: Saturday to Sunday (5:00 AM – 7:00 PM) Pacific time
  • Customer care number: 1-800-955-2292

Costco home improvement and installed products

  • Timings to call: Monday to Friday (5:00 AM – 7:00 PM) Pacific time
  • Timings to call: Saturday to Sunday (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Pacific time
  • Customer care number: 1-844-765-0251

Costco warehouse and membership support

  • Timings to call: Monday to Friday (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) Pacific time
  • Timings to call: Sat