Target Holiday Hours 2026: When Stores Open and Close

Which Holidays Target Closes

Target closes completely on two holidays:

• Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 – All stores closed to the public
• Christmas Day, Dec. 25 – All stores closed to the public

If you need to shop on these days, Target operates 24/7 on Target.com and the Target app for online ordering. On Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, you can place orders for Drive Up, Order Pickup, or delivery after the holiday closes.

Holiday Store Hours Schedule

Black Friday Hours

Black Friday, Nov. 28, opens at 6 a.m. local time and closes at the store’s regular closing time. Doors open early to accommodate the heavy shopping day, but each location’s standard evening closing hour applies. Check your local Target store hours to confirm when your nearest location closes on Black Friday.

Extended Holiday Hours Period

From Nov. 29 through Dec. 23, most Target stores extend hours to 7 a.m. until midnight local time. This two-week window covers the final push before Christmas and includes the shopping days immediately after Thanksgiving and the full lead-up to the final shopping weekend.

Christmas Eve Shopping

On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, stores operate from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. local time. This is shorter than the extended-hours period because it is the day before a closure. You can place Drive Up or Order Pickup orders as late as 6 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve and collect items within hours. Same-day delivery with Shipt is available for orders placed before 4 p.m. local time on Dec. 24, with a $35 order minimum. Delivery arrives within one hour for Shipt members or at $9.99 per order for non-members.

Online Shopping on Closed Days

Even though stores close on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, Target.com and the Target app operate 24/7 on those days. You can:

• Place orders for Drive Up or Order Pickup after the holiday closes
• Order for same-day delivery with Shipt after the store reopens (next business day)
• Browse deals and use features like the Deal of the Day with Target Circle membership
• Make returns and manage your account

This means you are not locked out of shopping on closure days, only out of in-store shopping. Fulfillment simply happens when the store reopens or after the holiday period ends.

How Target Announces Holiday Hours

Target announces holiday hours on its official corporate website and through the Target app. The source states to check your local store hours on Target.com or in the app to confirm the exact hours for your location, since times apply local time and may vary by store. Target also communicates extended hours through in-store signage and seasonal marketing materials.

The official Target page specifies that you should check local store hours rather than relying on chain-wide statements, because store closing times on Black Friday may differ by location.

Drive Up and Order Pickup on Holidays

Drive Up and Order Pickup remain available on Christmas Eve until 6 p.m. local time. You can place orders online or through the Target app and collect them within hours without entering the store. This service does not require a membership or a special pickup window, making it a convenient option for last-minute shopping when in-store hours are limited.

You can also make returns through Drive Up on Christmas Eve. Starbucks orders can be added to Drive Up orders, so you can combine your shopping trip with a seasonal drink.

Same-Day Delivery on Christmas Eve

Target offers same-day delivery through Shipt on Christmas Eve for orders placed before 4 p.m. local time. Delivery arrives to your doorstep in as soon as one hour. A $35 order minimum applies. The service is free for Shipt members or $9.99 per order for non-members.

Comparison with Other Retailers

For reference, you may want to check holiday hours at other major retailers. Walmart holiday hours and Aldi holiday hours differ from Target’s schedule, so confirm closures and extended times at each store where you plan to shop.

Return and Exchange Information During Holidays

The sources provided do not state whether Target’s Target return policy extends holiday return deadlines or changes during this period. Contact your local store or check Target.com for current return window information during the 2026 holiday season.

Key Takeaways

• Target closes only on Thanksgiving (Nov. 27) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25)
• Extended hours run 7 a.m. to midnight Nov. 29 through Dec. 23
• Christmas Eve hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Black Friday opens at 6 a.m. and closes at regular time
• Online shopping via Target.com and the app is available 24/7, even on closure days
• Check your local Target.com listing or the Target app to confirm hours for your specific location
• Drive Up, Order Pickup, and same-day delivery are available on Christmas Eve with time cutoffs