Breaking: Shoppers want to know exactly when Target opens today. I have the answer you can use right now. Hours are not the same everywhere. They shift with location, weekday, and holiday plans. If your morning depends on a Target run, here is how to time it, shop smarter, and keep your hobbies on track.
What time does Target open today?
There is no single opening time. Many stores unlock at 8 a.m. local time. Some open at 9 a.m. on Sundays. A few open earlier or later, based on local demand.
Holiday timing changes the picture. Christmas Eve often means shorter days. Christmas Day usually means the doors stay closed. New Year’s Eve can be shorter too. The week after, stores often return to normal hours.
Services inside the store can run on their own clocks. The pharmacy, the in-store Starbucks, and optical are known to start later or close earlier than the main entrance. Plan your stop with that in mind.
To help your day, here is the pattern I see most often, based on checks across locations:
- Weekdays, many stores open around 8 a.m.
- Saturdays, similar to weekdays in most cities
- Sundays, 8 or 9 a.m., depending on the store
- Holiday eves, hours often shorten near closing time
These are common ranges, not a rule. Your exact store may differ.
Get the exact opening time in seconds
When you need the precise open time, use quick tools. Do not guess and risk a wasted drive. This is the fastest sequence that works today.
- Open Target’s Store Locator on Target.com. Enter your zip code. Tap your store. Hours show at the top.
- Check the Target app. Tap the store icon, select your location, and look for Today’s Hours.
- Look at the store’s Google Maps listing. Hours are posted and often note holiday changes.
- Call the store directly. A recorded message usually gives today’s hours in under a minute.
Turn on notifications in the Target app. Stores push hour changes before holiday openings and closings.
If you plan to grab a prescription, tap the pharmacy tab in the app first. You may see a different open time than the main store. The same goes for the in-store Starbucks and optical counter.
Time your Target run around your hobbies
A well-timed Target run can save your weekend project. Early openings help bakers snag flour, sugar, and pans before the kitchen heats up. Crafters can grab glue sticks and ribbon before the afternoon rush. Gamers can pick up a new controller and be home by lunch.
Beat the crowds by pairing your hobby list with the first hour of the day. That first hour is calm. Lines are shorter. Stock is fresher on high-demand items like tape, batteries, and gift bags. If you need help from staff, that is the best window.
Clicking Buy Online, Pick Up In Store is a smart backup. Drive Up lets you roll in, grab your gear, and get back to your project. It also helps if the in-store Starbucks opens later than the doors, since you can bring your own coffee and keep moving.
Here are four smart moves for smooth hobby shopping:
- Shop at opening time to breeze through aisles.
- Use Drive Up for bulky craft bins or storage.
- Check service hours if you need pharmacy or optical.
- Make a quick list, sorted by aisle, to move faster.
Pharmacy and in-store Starbucks hours often differ from the main store. Check before leaving home.
If your Target is closed, here is your plan B
Do not let a locked door stall your fun. You have options that keep your day moving. A local craft store can cover glue, markers, and card stock. A supermarket can handle flour, butter, and baking sheets. A hardware store can bail out a DIY build with sandpaper and tape. An independent toy or game shop can rescue family night with a new deck or puzzle.
You can also pivot at home. Turn a half-finished kit into a new project. Swap supplies with a neighbor or local buy-nothing group. Or stream a cozy movie and save the build for tomorrow. Your hobby is not only what you make, it is how you spend the time.
The bottom line
Target’s opening time depends on where you live and what day it is. Holidays add extra curveballs. The fastest way to know is simple, check your store in the Target app or Store Locator, glance at the Google Maps listing, then call if you need confirmation. Plan your run at opening, pair it with pickup, and watch your hobby day click into place. Your list gets done. Your mood stays bright. And your project moves forward on time.
