Costco revealed earlier this summer that it would be shaking up store hours for its members. Now the change is here. Beginning Labor Day, September 1, the chain will officially enforce its new “Executive Hour”—a 9 to 10 a.m. shopping window reserved for Executive Members only.

But here’s the catch: Costco is closed nationwide on Labor Day . So while the rule technically goes into effect September 1, the first time most shoppers will experience it is Tuesday, September 2.

The update was first announced on June 30, when Costco added new benefits to its Executive Membership. At $130 a year, Executive status now comes with the exclusive early entry, plus perks like a $10 monthly credit on qualifying Same-Day delivery orders and an increased 2% annual reward cap of up to $1,250. By comparison

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