Some people may consider Target a one-stop holiday shop because it offers thousands of items, such as groceries, electronics, baby gear or Starbucks loot, all under one red roof. But don’t expect the retailer to stick to its regular hours during the holiday season. Plus, depending on your location, your local Target may have different hours due to local ordinances that may be in place due to the pandemic.
Target Hours During the Holidays
Is Target Closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day?
Target will close on New Year’s Eve at 9 p.m. To find out when your local Target will be open, refer to the store locator.
On New Year’s Day, Target will be open and resume regular hours.
Is Target Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
In case you’re wondering about Target’s Christmas hours, stores are open on Christmas Eve from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Note that Target hours on Christmas Eve may vary, so refer to the Target store locator for the exact hours for your local store.
Like most other major retailers, Target will not be open on Christmas Day.
Target’s Holiday Return Policy
According to Target’s holiday return policy, most items that are unopened and in new condition can be returned within 90 days. Target RedCard debit and credit card holders are granted an additional 30 days to return almost all items purchased with their RedCard. But some exceptions exist:
- Electronics and entertainment-related purchases must be returned within 30 days. For items purchased between Nov. 1 and Dec. 25, the 30-day refund period will start on Dec. 26.
- All mobile phones, regardless of brand, must be returned within 14 days.
- All Apple products, except mobile phones, must be returned within 15 days. For items purchased between Nov. 1 and Dec. 25, the 15-day return period will begin Dec. 26.
Other Stores Open on New Year’s and Christmas
Major retailers that have hours on Christmas Day are the exception — not the rule. But most stores are open on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, although usual store hours may not apply. Instead, they could be shorter or longer, depending on the store and its location. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the Christmas and New Year’s hours for six major retailers, including Target.
Target
- Christmas Eve: Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; contact your local Target store to confirm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- New Year’s Eve: Stores close at 9 p.m.; contact your local Target store to confirm
- New Year’s Day: All locations open; regular hours resume
Walmart
- Christmas Eve: Check your local Walmart store for current hours
- Christmas Day: Closed
- New Year’s Eve: Check your local store for current hours
- New Year’s Day: Check your local store for current hours
Best Buy
- Christmas Eve: Contact your local Best Buy for updated hours
- Christmas Day: Closed
- New Year’s Eve: Contact your local store for updated hours
- New Year’s Day: Contact your local store for updated hours
Macy’s
- Christmas Eve: Contact your local Macy’s store to confirm hours
- Christmas Day: Closed
- New Year’s Eve: Contact your local Macy’s store to confirm hours
- New Year’s Day: Contact your local Macy’s store to confirm hours
CVS
- Christmas Eve: All locations open with the possibility of extended hours; check the CVS store locator for updated hours
- Christmas Day: All locations open except for those in Target stores; check the store locator for specific hours
- New Year’s Eve: All locations open; check the store locator for specific hours
- New Year’s Day: All locations open; check the store locator for specific hours
Costco
- Christmas Eve: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; call your local store or check Costco’s warehouse locator to confirm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- New Year’s Eve: Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; call your local store or check Costco’s warehouse locator to confirm
- New Year’s Day: Closed
What To Expect When Shopping at Target This Holiday Season
Even though all Target stores are marked with the iconic red-and-white bull’s-eye, that doesn’t mean that the holiday hours will be the same from one location to the next. Hours can vary by store, so it’s best to confirm them in advance if you decide to shop in person this year.
All holiday hours were confirmed as of Jan. 24, 2022. Check with your local retailer to confirm specific hours. Hours and policies are subject to change.