Costco hours changed September 1st, and right now, regular members are being blocked from early morning shopping. Only executive members paying $130 annually can actually shop from 9-10 a.m. on weekdays, while others face entry restrictions until 10 a.m.
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Costco Hours And Executive Membership Benefits Explained
The warehouse giant ended its grace period, and Costco hours now favor executive members exclusively during prime morning times. Regular Gold Star members paying $65 will actually be turned away during these coveted shopping windows.
New Hours for Executive Members
Executive members can now shop during these exclusive hours:
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Regular members are being denied entry before 10 a.m. on weekdays and also before 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Business members don’t get this Executive Membership perk either.
Executive Membership Drives Sales
Executive members represent just 37.6 million of Costco’s 79.6 million total memberships, yet they generate 73% of sales. The Costco Executive Membership costs $130 annually – that’s $65 base plus an additional $65 upgrade fee.
Costco actually defended the controversial hours policy. The company stated:
“Our Executive Members are our most loyal members, and we want to reward them for their commitment to Costco.”
Costco Open on Labor Day Policy
Right now, Costco isn’t open on Labor Day, and actually maintains its seven-holiday closure policy. The question “Is Costco open on Labor Day?” gets asked every year, but the warehouse giant stays closed to let employees spend time with their families.
Regular Costco Hours After Holiday
Regular Costco hours today for non-executive members are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and also 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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The new Executive Membership benefits create clear distinctions between membership tiers, with Costco hours favoring those willing to pay premium fees for exclusive access during less crowded shopping times.