Costco To Close All Minnesota Warehouses On the Same Day: Shoppers Caught Off Guard By Labor Day Decision

Costco To Close All Minnesota Warehouses On the Same Day: Shoppers Caught Off Guard By Labor Day Decision

Minneapolis, MN — In an unexpected shift from traditional retail practice, popular warehouse giant Costco has announced it will close all of its Minnesota locations on Labor Day — Monday, September 1, 2025. The move, while not a full market exit, marks a rare instance of a major retailer shuttering all regional operations on a major U.S. shopping holiday.

The decision impacts all 14 Costco warehouse locations across the state, including those in Maple Grove, Burnsville, St. Louis Park, Rochester, and Duluth. Traditionally, Labor Day weekend serves as a high-traffic period for retail businesses due to seasonal promotions, back-to-school shopping, and early fall sales.

“While many retailers extend hours and increase staffing during Labor Day weekend, Costco is choosing to go dark across Minnesota on the holiday itself,” reported B105 Country, a Duluth-based outlet that first highlighted the closures.

A Companywide Pause, Not a Permanent Shutdown

Despite public speculation sparked by the headline-making decision, Costco is not permanently closing its Minnesota stores. The temporary closure is part of a longstanding company policy to honor certain national holidays and provide time off for employees. The company traditionally closes for seven holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Still, for members accustomed to bulk buying and stocking up during long weekends, the move has prompted a wave of online commentary and planning concerns. Customers are being urged to adjust their shopping plans accordingly, especially in preparation for back-to-school needs and end-of-summer events.

List of Minnesota Costco Locations Affected

All the following locations will be closed on September 1, 2025:

• Duluth – 4611 W. Arrowhead Rd
• Baxter – 13650 Eder Dr
• Burnsville – 14050 Burnhaven Dr
• Chaska – 2 Oakridge Dr
• Coon Rapids – 12547 Riverdale Blvd NW
• Eagan – 995 Blue Gentian Rd
• Eden Prairie – 12011 Technology Dr
• Maple Grove – 11330 Fountains Dr
• Maplewood – 1431 Beam Ave
• Minneapolis – 3311 Broadway St NE (Business Center)
• Rochester – 2020 Commerce Dr NW
• St. Cloud – 3636 2nd St S
• St. Louis Park – 5801 W 16th St
• Woodbury – 7070 Tamarack Rd

Why This Matters

Labor Day closures at Costco are not unprecedented, but the collective nature of this announcement has raised eyebrows — particularly given the retailer’s typically robust foot traffic during holiday weekends. Many customers were unaware of the closure until news began circulating on local media platforms.

This decision highlights Costco’s ongoing prioritization of employee welfare, which often flies under the radar in discussions about corporate retail practices. The company’s consistent approach to holiday closures reflects a broader trend among select retailers to recalibrate the balance between profit margins and employee time off.

MinneapoliMedia will continue monitoring regional consumer impacts and any changes in store operations as Labor Day approaches.

For more information about Costco’s national holiday closures, visit: www.costco.com

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