
Costco To Close All Connecticut Stores This Week: What You Need To Know
Well, that snuck up on us! "Wasn't it just Thanksgiving?" he asked in his best suburban pod-man voice.

Memorial Day is already upon us—this year falling on Monday, May 26, 2025—and for Costco, that means the lights will be going out at all U.S. locations, including the ones right here in the Nutmeg State. The company is closing its doors in observance of Memorial Day, and these Connecticut Costco stores will be shuttered for the entire day:
Brookfield
East Lyme
Enfield
Milford
New Britain
Norwalk
South Windsor
Waterbury
Shoutout to Costco for choosing to honor the holiday in a meaningful way. Nobody needs to be wandering the aisles searching for a 40-pound bucket of mustard when we should all be marinating in a glorious mix of hot dogs and booze juices with friends and family.
Costco doesn’t just shut down for Memorial Day—they take a stand for family time and national reflection on several major holidays. According to their website, Costco is also closed on:
New Year’s Day
Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
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Now, if you're one of those people who insists on shopping during a celebration of American bravery and sacrifice, you still have options—though we’re not saying it’s the right move. These retailers will remain open on Memorial Day (even though it's clearly the wrong thing to do):
Walmart: Regular hours (typically 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
Sam’s Club: Plus, members: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Club members: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Trader Joe’s: Regular hours
Target: Regular hours (call your local store to confirm)
Publix: Regular hours (pharmacy closed)
Whole Foods: Regular hours
Maybe one day, these companies will put American families before their bottom line. Until then, cheers to Costco for doing it right.
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