The Target Memorial Day Sale is one of the best times of the year to grab summer essentials on the cheap — think swimwear, apparel, ground beef, and more. You’ll even spot a few solid toy deals during the event, with some marked as much as 50% off. And here’s where things get good: Your Circle Card discount stacks right on top of sale prices, and Target Circle offers can turn a decent deal into a total steal.
Like many other retailers' sales, such as the Amazon's Memorial Day sale, things will likely kick off before the actual holiday. We’re predicting the 2026 Target Memorial Day sale will begin Sunday, May 17, both online and in stores. Target stores should also be open on Memorial Day 2026 (Monday, May 25) during regular hours, if you’re planning to shop in person.
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Target's Memorial Day Sale is an annual 9-day sale with best-of-the-year discounts on summer essentials.
The 9-day Target Memorial Day Sale runs the whole week before the holiday. During the sale, you'll find up to 50% off toys, up to 40% off apparel, plus discounts on soda, ground beef, and more. Look for exclusive deals for four days leading up to Memorial Day.
KCL predicts the official Target Memorial Day Sale will begin Sunday, May 17, 2025.
We’re predicting Target’s Memorial Day Sale will begin Sunday, May 17, and continue through Monday, May 25. A few deals — like discounts on sandals and swimwear — will only be available during the 4-day window of May 22 - 25.
How did we make our prediction?
Target’s Memorial Day Sale usually kicks off the Sunday before the holiday and runs through Memorial Day itself. That timing’s held steady for years, with a few name changes and early deal drops sprinkled in.
In 2025, Target’s sale began Sunday, May 18. The biggest discounts rolled out during a 4-day sale event from Friday, May 23, through Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Target held the same sale schedule in 2024.
Here are the last few years of Memorial Day sales at Target:
Friday, May 23 - Monday, May 26, 2025 - Main 4-day Memorial Day sale
Sunday, May 18, 2025 - Early deals began
Sunday, May 19, 2024 - "Hot Summer Sale" Deals
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Wednesday, May 25, 2021
Is Target open on Memorial Day?
We’re expecting Target stores to be open on Memorial Day 2026 (Monday, May 25) during regular business hours. Store hours can vary by location, so it’s still worth checking with your local store as the date gets closer. If you’d rather skip the crowds, most Memorial Day deals should also be available online.
The best Target Memorial Day deals are usually on apparel, food, and toys.
Sun Squad Toys: 50% Off
Sun Squad is Target’s go-to summer brand, and Memorial Day is when they drop the first big discount of the season. You’ll find up to 50% off Sun Squad outdoor toys, pools, floats, and water toys.
Swimwear: 30% Off
Over Memorial Day weekend, all swimwear is marked down by 30% — that includes styles for women, men, and kids. It’s one of the best swimwear sales Target runs all year (besides clearance deals).
Burgers and Other Food: Up to 20% Off
Target always drops a few food deals for Memorial Day. In 2025, there was buy one and get one 20% off all ground beef and beef patties, plus 20% off Favorite Day treats with Target Circle.
Keep an eye out for stackable Target gift card offers during the sale.
Target regularly gives out Target gift cards when you spend a certain amount on purchases in a particular category like diapers or laundry detergent. Keep an eye out for Target Circle offers for the same products that you can stack with the gift card promo.
Pay with your Target Circle Card to save an extra 5% on Memorial Day deals.
If you don’t pay with your Target Circle Card, you’re missing out on extra Memorial Day savings. Don’t forget to use your card for that extra 5% discount on top of Memorial Day sale prices.
Best Deals From Target Memorial Day 2025:
Patio Essentials Bamboo Outdoor Torch, $3.98 (reg. $6.99)
Room Essentials Square Self-Watering Planter, $1.71 (reg. $3)
Blackstone Griddle Grill, $284.99 (reg. $499.99)
Universal Thread Women's Knit Mini Tank Dress, $6.84 (reg. $12)
Wild Fable Women's T-shirt, $3.33 (reg. $5)
Goodfellow & Co Men's Shorts, $9.97 (reg. $15)
Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum, $94.99 (reg. $199.99)
Sun Squad Water Blasters Set, $2.37 (reg. $5)
Sun Squad Crab Splash Pad, $9.97 (reg. $15)
Sun Squad Family Pool, $14.25 (reg. $30)
Pop-Up Canopy Tent, $56.99 (reg. $94.99)
Igloo Cooler, $15.19 (reg. $19.99)
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