Target Hours on Thanksgiving Day 2026 🦃
Thanksgiving Day Target hours at a glance: stores are closed on the holiday — here is when you can shop instead.
Is Target Open on Thanksgiving Day 2026?
No. If you are looking for Target hours on Thanksgiving Day 2026, the answer is simple: every Target store in the US is closed on Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Target has kept its stores closed on the holiday every year since 2020, and in November 2024 the company announced the closure is permanent — Target stores will stay closed every Thanksgiving going forward. The one part of Target that never closes is Target.com, which takes orders around the clock.
Target Hours for Thanksgiving Day and the Whole Week
Here is how the week usually looks. On Monday and Tuesday, stores keep their regular schedule. On the day before Thanksgiving (Wednesday), Target stores operate regular hours — typically 8 a.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. depending on the location. On Thanksgiving Day itself, all stores are closed. On Black Friday, doors open early, usually at 6 a.m. local time. Because individual store hours vary, the safest check is the Target app or the store locator on Target.com, which always shows the confirmed hours for your local store.
Why Target Stays Closed on Thanksgiving
Before 2020, many Target stores opened on Thursday evening to jump-start Black Friday. That changed during the pandemic: Target closed stores for Thanksgiving 2020, repeated the closure each year after, and in 2024 made it standing policy. Two reasons drive the decision. First, giving team members the holiday off. Second, the shopping season no longer starts on Thanksgiving evening — Target now launches its big holiday deals in early October and runs weeks of online deal events, so there is no competitive need to open on the day.
When You Can Shop Instead
Need something for the big meal or the gift list? You still have options. Wednesday is the last full in-store day before the holiday, with regular hours at every store. Black Friday brings the early opening — in recent years most Target stores have opened at 6 a.m. Friday, with exact times confirmed closer to the date. Target.com is open 24/7, including Thanksgiving Day itself; Drive Up and Order Pickup are paused on the holiday and resume Friday. Counting down? Our live Thanksgiving countdown shows exactly how much time is left.
Thanksgiving Day Hours at Other Major Stores
Target is not alone. Walmart, Best Buy, Costco, Home Depot, and most large grocery chains are also closed on Thanksgiving Day. CVS and Walgreens pharmacies typically stay open with limited holiday hours, and convenience stores such as 7-Eleven remain open. For a full picture of the date itself — history, traditions, and how the fourth-Thursday rule works — see our Thanksgiving Day holiday guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Target's hours on Thanksgiving Day 2026?
All Target stores in the US are closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026). Stores have been closed every Thanksgiving since 2020, and the closure is now permanent company policy.
Is Target open on Thanksgiving?
No. Target stores are closed nationwide on Thanksgiving Day. Target.com remains open 24/7, but Drive Up and Order Pickup resume on Friday.
What are Target's hours the day before Thanksgiving?
On Wednesday, Target stores keep their regular hours — typically 8 a.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. depending on location. Check the Target app or store locator for your local store's confirmed hours.
What time does Target open on Black Friday?
Most Target stores have opened at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday in recent years. Exact opening hours are confirmed closer to the date in the Target app and on Target.com.
Can I shop at Target online on Thanksgiving Day?
Yes. Target.com is open around the clock, including Thanksgiving Day, and many Black Friday deals go live online before stores open. Order Pickup and Drive Up are unavailable on the holiday itself.
Why is Target closed on Thanksgiving?
Target first closed stores for Thanksgiving in 2020 and made the closure permanent in November 2024. The company cites giving team members the holiday off and a shopping season that now starts with October deal events rather than Thanksgiving evening.
When was the last year Target was open on Thanksgiving?
2019 was the last year Target stores opened on Thanksgiving evening. The chain has remained closed on the holiday every year since 2020.