What Are Costco’s Hours on New Year’s Day?
The new year brings an opportunity for us to reflect on the year past and set intentions for what we want to achieve in the coming year. Whether you’re planning on celebrating with a big bash or a cozy night in, Costco has everything you need (and more) to ensure you have a successful start to the new year.
But if you need to make a Costco run on New Year’s Day, will the store be open? Unfortunately, no. Costco stores will be closed on New Year’s Day as confirmed on their website. However, they will be open on New Year’s Eve, although some may operate with reduced hours. (Last year, the store’s New Year’s Eve hours were 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but you should always double-check by calling your store to confirm.)
If you are planning on heading out to Costco to gear up for those New Year’s festivities, you don’t want to miss the alcohol department. You can score huge savings on large quantities, and Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand makes some mean spirits. We’re big fans of the French vodka, small batch bourbon, spiced rum, and more.
To go with those spirits, we’ve got plenty of drink, cocktail, and punch recipes to get your New Year’s Eve party started. Keep it classy with this elderflower champagne cocktail garnished with fresh strawberry slices. For something easy a whole crowd can enjoy, you can’t go wrong with a big batch of this delicious Jamaican sorrel punch with notes of hibiscus, fresh ginger, and cinnamon. If you want something that’ll keep you warm throughout the night, go for this brown-buttered hot rum cocktail.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. We’ve got even more New Year’s Eve cocktails to choose from like this winter Pimm’s punch or swanky blood orange French 75.
If cocktails aren’t your thing, Costco also sells some pretty amazing wines, (so good that even a wine expert approved!). For a classic, pick up a bottle of the Kirkland Signature Brut Champagne. (You really can’t beat the price!) For something a bit fruitier on the palate, the Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rosé is great with notes of watermelon and strawberry.
You’re obviously going to need some food to go with all those drinks, so here are 10 fast and fancy apps you can whip up in no time. We’re sure these cream cheese-stuffed mushrooms and flaky garlic bread pinwheels will go down as hits.
If you don’t have a Costco membership, now is the perfect time to pick one up so you’ll be ready to do all your shopping (and saving) in the new year. On Stack Social, you can purchase a one year Costco Gold Star Membership and get a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card! (Plus, we’ve already weighed the pros and cons for you.)