To further complicate things, federal holidays aren’t necessarily the same as store holidays. Target corporate chooses whether they are open or closed on each holiday. If you’re wondering which days Target stores are open and when they will be closed, here’s the Target 2021 holiday schedule and store hours.
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Target 2021 Holiday Schedule and Store Hours
January
Friday, January 1: Target stores are open on New Year’s Day
Monday, January 18: Target stores are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February
Sunday, February 14: Target stores are open on Valentine’s Day
Monday, February 15: Target stores are open on Presidents’ Day
March
Wednesday, March 17: Target stores are open on St. Patrick’s Day
April
Friday, April 2: Target stores are open on Good Friday
Saturday, April 3: Target stores are open on Easter Saturday
Sunday, April 4: Target stores are closed on Easter Sunday
Monday, April 5: Target stores are open on Easter Monday
May
Sunday, May 9: Target stores are open on Mother’s Day
Monday, May 31: Target stores are open on Memorial Day
June
Sunday, June 20: Target stores are open on Father’s Day
July
Sunday, July 4: Target stores are open on Independence Day
August
There are no holidays in August
September
Monday, September 6: Target stores are open on Labor Day
October
Monday, October 11: Target stores are open on Columbus Day
Sunday, October 31: Target stores are open on Halloween
November
Thursday, November 11: Target stores are open on Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 25: Target stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 26: Target stores are open on Black Friday
December
Friday, December 24: Target stores are open on Christmas Eve, but may have limited hours
Saturday, December 25: Target stores are closed on Christmas Day
Friday, December 31: Target stores are open on New Year’s Eve, but will likely close early
Saturday, January 1: Target stores are open New Year’s Day 2022
Prior to 2020, there were only two days of the year when Target closed its doors — Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. However, the retailer decided to close on Thanksgiving for the first time in 2020 to help reduce the post-holiday shopping rush during the pandemic. Customers responded so positively to this change that Target decided to shut its doors again on Thanksgiving 2021. The store will resume its normal hours the following day on Black Friday, so luckily you’ll still be able to kick off your Christmas shopping at Target.
Target is open the other 362 days of the year, although there are days when hours will vary from the typical store schedule. For example, the retailer extended its hours till midnight in the days leading up to Christmas last year, and may do so again in 2021.
Target also has limited hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve this year. On Christmas Eve, the majority of Target locations will close at 8 pm instead of staying open until 10 pm like usual. Additionally, most stores will shut down early on New Year’s Eve at 9 pm. As always, make sure you check your local store’s hours using the store location tool before you go so you don’t waste a trip.
Target Store Hours 2021
Target doesn’t have a set store hour schedule which applies to all of its stores. The actual hours of a Target store may vary from location to location. Target does have some 24 hour a day locations, but most stores have a closing time each day.
Weekday hours and weekend hours may be different depending on the location. Certain services within the store like Starbucks and the pharmacy counter may also follow a different schedule or close earlier than the rest of the store.
Some Target stores may even have an hour per day reserved for customers who vulnerable to COVID-19, typically first thing in the morning. Target asks that other customers don’t shop during that hour, so you may have to adjust your plans.
The best way to find out the hours of your local Target is to go to their store location tool. When you find the store near you, you can see their hours of operation.
Although store hours may vary by location, you can usually expect your local Target to be open Monday through Sunday from 7:00 am until 10:00 pm. However, some stores open later at 8 am or 9 am or close earlier at 6 pm or 9 pm. Stores in larger cities usually have slightly longer hours, while stores in smaller towns may have slightly shortened hours, which is something to be aware of.
The above holiday schedule includes Target stores’ planned closures. There can also be incidents which force the closure of a store, such as damage, severe weather, or theft. For example, most Target locations in San Fransisco shortened their hours and started closing at 6 pm back in July due to a sharp increase in shoplifting. If you have any doubt about whether or not a location will be open, or what their store hours are, it’s best to call to confirm.
Finally, a lot of people enjoy Target because of the savings but often fail to factor in the value of their time in driving to their local Target location. If you need to shop at Target, but don’t need to physically go the store, Target.com is open 24/7 – and they offer free shipping.
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Target and Wal-Mart Express Stores Comparison
Target Return Policy
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Target is really close by and knowing this is very convenient for me thanks
Target has great deals all year long. They just close for some major holidays though.