Is Target Open on Memorial Day?

Memorial Day is a day to remember our fallen heroes and their families who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep the United States strong and free.

With most people having the Monday of Memorial Day off from work and the school year in some parts of the country coming to an end, it is also a day that many Americans spend with family and friends. In fact, for a number of us, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer each year.

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As popular Memorial Day activities like backyard barbecues and pool parties get underway, you may unfortunately find that you've forgotten a variety of essentials, from sunscreen to hot dog rolls to pool toys.

If that happens to you, there’s a good chance you’ll decide that a Target run is in order to stock up on the items you need. But, with Memorial Day classified as an official federal holiday, a good number of retail stores are closed that day, including Costco.

So, you may be wondering, is Target open on Memorial Day? Or, will you find yourself stuck outside a closed store when that famous Target bullseye comes into view?

Can you shop on Monday Mary 26, 2025, or is Target closed on Memorial Day?

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Is Target open on Memorial Day?

There’s good news for the forgetful among us – and for those hoping to spend some holiday time shopping for bargains.

Target is, in fact, open on Memorial Day. In fact, Target stores typically operate during normal business hours on the Memorial Day holiday, although store hours may vary by location.

Since your local Target may open or close earlier than expected on Monday, May 26, 2025, it’s worth a phone call to the store near you to find out exactly what hours to expect before you jump in the car.

You can use Target’s Find a Store feature to locate the telephone number of your nearest Target. Give them a quick call before heading out to ask what time the local Target opens and closes on Memorial Day. That way, you won’t end up disappointed, and you’ll be able to get your shopping done.

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If it turns out that your Target does have reduced hours, the good news is that you'll have other options, as most Walmart locations are also open on Memorial Day. Again, giving the store a call is always a good idea during federal holidays, just to be on the safe side.