Target Black Friday 2026: stores open 6 a.m., closed Thanksgiving

Target says its stores close on Thanksgiving and open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday, Nov. 27. Here’s what’s official so far, from the price match to the daily deals and toy list.

Target has started laying out its Black Friday 2026 plans, and the big one for early birds is this: doors open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, Nov. 27.

That’s straight from Target’s holiday fact sheet, updated Nov. 5. The same sheet says stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26.

So no turkey-then-TVs run this year. Eat your pie. The deals will wait until morning.

What time does Target open on Black Friday 2026?

Target stores open at 6 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 27, per Target’s fact sheet.

Target hasn’t announced the exact dates for its main Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales yet. It says both are coming. Cyber Monday falls on Nov. 30 this year.

Some deal sites have posted guesses for the dates. We’d treat those as guesses until Target confirms.

Is Target open on Thanksgiving?

No. Target says its stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. You can still shop online that day.

Does Target price match during Black Friday?

Yes, with its own holiday rules. Target’s Holiday Price Match Guarantee runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, per the fact sheet.

That means if you buy something at Target now and Target drops the price before Christmas Eve, you can ask for the difference under the program’s terms. Check the fine print at checkout or in the Target app, since the guarantee has limits on which items and sellers count.

What Target deals are happening before Black Friday?

Target already ran its first early Black Friday sale, Nov. 5 through Nov. 7. It had 40% off select toys, up to 50% off kitchen appliances, 40% off sweats, 40% off holiday lights, wreaths and garlands, and 30% off Levi’s.

If you missed it, there’s more coming. Target says it’s running:

• A Deal of the Day every day from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, with a one-day preview

• Limited-time offers most Thursdays through Saturdays all season

Target also has its Disney gift card deal going right now, which we covered. Buy $100 in Disney gift cards and get a $10 Target gift card through Nov. 14.

What toys are on Target’s holiday list?

Target’s Bullseye’s Top Toys List has 50 items, starting at $4.99, and the store says it has more than 1,000 toys under $10. LEGO, Barbie, Disney and Nintendo are among the featured brands.

Target hasn’t posted Black Friday prices for specific toys yet. We’ll update when the ad comes out.

What else is cheap at Target this holiday season?

Target’s fact sheet lists a few holiday price points:

• Pajamas from $10

• Holiday decor from $5

• Faux fur throws for $30

• Cashmere from $25

• A Thanksgiving meal for six for about $30

• Good & Gather turkey at 79 cents a pound

That Thanksgiving meal deal is the kind of thing that sells out the weekend before, so if you’re counting on it, don’t wait for the last minute.

How does Target compare to Walmart for Black Friday?

Walmart is moving faster on dates. Its Early Black Friday Deals event starts online at 12:01 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 12, and its main event starts online Nov. 23, per the dates Walmart announced in October.

Target is leaning on the daily deals and the price match instead of one giant early event, at least so far. If you’re hunting a specific toy or appliance, it’s worth checking both, plus Target’s Deal of the Day, before you buy.

How should you shop Target’s Black Friday deals?

A few tips while you wait for the full ad:

• Check the Deal of the Day each morning. The one-day preview gives you a heads-up on what’s coming tomorrow.

• Keep your receipts. With the price match running through Dec. 24, an early purchase is less of a gamble if the price drops later.

• Shop the app before you shop the store. Online stock and in-store stock don’t always match, especially on hot toys.

• If you’re going in person on Black Friday, the 6 a.m. opening is your best shot at limited items.

We’ll keep an eye out for Target’s full Black Friday ad. That’s when the doorbusters, y’know, the stuff people actually line up for, finally get prices.

Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.

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Hat Tips:

• Target (Nov. 5, 2026), the holiday fact sheet with store hours, the price match, the early deals and the toy list

• Hip2Save (Oct. 26, 2026), Walmart’s Black Friday dates

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