Costco is giving shoppers a heads-up: all their stores across the country will be closed for 24 hours on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025. So, if you’re a fan of buying in bulk or grabbing those Kirkland favorites, now’s the time to stock up before the new year rolls around.
This decision comes on the heels of Costco’s closure on Christmas Day last week, as well as their recent choice to remove a holiday section from stores. But don’t worry—Costco will be open on New Year’s Eve with normal operating hours, and they’ll resume business as usual on January 2.
Costco isn’t the only retailer giving their employees a day off to celebrate. Aldi and Sam’s Club are also shutting their doors on New Year’s Day. A spokesperson for Sam’s Club explained that they want their employees to enjoy the holiday with family and friends. Sam’s Club locations will even close earlier than usual on New Year’s Eve, wrapping up at 6 p.m. instead of 8 p.m.
On the flip side, stores like Walmart, Target, and Kroger will keep their doors open as usual. Kroger has confirmed that all their locations will operate during regular hours on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. These retailers, along with Costco, Sam’s Club, and Aldi, will all be back to normal hours starting January 2.
In other Costco news, the Food and Drug Administration recently issued a major recall involving eggs sold at Costco. Around 10,800 cartons of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture-Raised 24-count Eggs from Handsome Brook Farm are being pulled from shelves. These eggs were sold between November 22 and now, across 25 Costco stores in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
The FDA has flagged these eggs due to concerns about salmonella contamination, which can lead to serious health risks. They discovered the issue was tied to incorrect packaging and distribution—these eggs weren’t even supposed to make it to retail shelves in the first place.
Costco and Handsome Brook Farm are working to fix the situation, adding more checks in their supply chain and boosting staff training to prevent mistakes like this from happening again. For now, the FDA is warning people to avoid eating these eggs and return them if they’re in your fridge. Better safe than sorry when it comes to your health!
