From champagne and party trays to bulk groceries and gas, Costco’s holiday hours can shape your New Year’s plans more than you think.

Costco warehouses are typically closed on all major holidays, including Christmas Day. That means stores will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25. Costco will reopen for business on Friday, Dec. 26, during normal business hours.

The window for last-minute Christmas shopping is narrowing — both in stores and online. The big picture: Christmas Eve brings reduced hours for most retailers, followed by full store closings on Christmas Day for many of the nation's largest chains,