In November, Costco fans found a limited-time deal on Stack Social, which offers the brand's usual $65 Gold Star membership. However, with the deal customers also get a $45 Costco gift card to use during their first shopping trip, which brings the membership price down to just $20.

This promotion is perfectly timed for Black Friday and allows you to secure your first great deal before heading into the bustling shopping season. By obtaining your Costco membership now, you’ll be ready to take full advantage of the amazing discounts that Costco is known for during this peak shopping period.

No, Costco will not be open. Costco fans will have to complete their holiday party shopping they day before Thanksgiving this year. The warehouse chain will be closed on Thanksgiving, as it usually is every year. Staff will be able to relax and celebrate at home with their families on the holiday.

Several stores and most banks and post offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday this Thursday, Nov. 28.

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with the annual trifecta of turkey, travel and transactions — lots of them