Target’s Early Black Friday sale ended November 7, so the next dates to plan around are Black Friday on November 27 (stores open at 6 a.m. local) and the Holiday Price Match, which covers purchases made from November 1 if the price drops by December 24. The catch for headphones – 6 of the 8 Target deals we track are Beats products, and Beats have a 14-day return window that ends January 8, 2027.
Last updated November 10, 2026. Dates and policies are from Target’s holiday fact sheet (updated Nov 5) and its price match page, both opened that day. Target has not announced Black Friday prices or Cyber Monday dates.
Target’s protection timeline
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Nov 1–Dec 24 | Holiday Price Match – if Target’s own price drops after you buy, you can ask for the difference. Must have proof of purchase. Screenshots are not accepted. |
| Nov 27 | Black Friday. Stores open 6 a.m. local and close at normal closing time. Thanksgiving, Nov 26, all stores closed. |
| Dec 24 | Last day Target’s price can drop and still qualify for a match. Stores close by 8 p.m. local. Last day for “Deal of the Day.” |
| Dec 26 | Holiday return window opens for purchases made Nov 1–Dec 24. |
| Jan 8, 2027 | Return deadline for Apple, Beats and mobile phones (14 days from Dec 26). |
| Jan 24, 2027 | Return deadline for other electronics and most Target Plus items (30 days from Dec 26). |
Walking through it shows the gap that matters – a price drop counts only through December 24, but returns do not start until December 26, so a return-and-rebuy plan depends on the item’s window. Apple, Beats and phones are the tightest, with 14 days, while a Black Friday TV or console purchase has 58 days to January 24 (our count from Nov 27).
What Target says about deals
- Early Black Friday, Nov 5–7 (over) 40% off sweatshirts and sweatpants, 40% off select toys, 40% off lights, wreaths, garlands and porch pots, up to 50% off kitchen appliances, and 30% off Levi’s apparel.
- Deal of the Day, Nov 1–Dec 24 – one new one-day deal each day, and this year you can preview the next day’s deal a day ahead.
- Weekends. Limited-time offers most Thursdays through Saturdays, plus sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Target gives no dates or prices for those.
- Stacking. Some offers combine, depending on the promotion. Target says to read each offer’s terms.
Price match – what it will and will not do
- It matches Target’s own lower price only. It does not match other retailers, comparison sites, or another Target store’s price.
- Excluded – clearance, closeout, refurbished, typo-priced items, and items that came with a promotional gift card.
- Target Circle deals can be matched, but Target coupons and Circle bonuses cannot be combined with a match.
- Target Plus items follow a separate policy.
The full comparison with other stores is in our price-match guide.
Target prices we read
These 8 prices were read on November 3, before the early sale ran, so they may have changed. The comparison is Target’s displayed regular price. Our Early Black Friday ad scan is on the Target ad page.
| Deal | Price | Regular price | Off | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beats Studio Pro — Black | $199.99 | $349.99 | 43% | Nov 3 |
| Beats Studio Buds+ — Black/Gold | $99.99 | $169.99 | 41% | Nov 3 |
| JBL Tune 780NC — Black | $89.99 | $149.99 | 40% | Nov 3 |
| JBL Vibe Beam 2 — Black | $39.99 | $64.99 | 38% | Nov 3 |
| Beats Solo 4 — Cloud Pink | $129.99 | $199.99 | 35% | Nov 3 |
| Beats Pill Speaker — Champagne Gold | $99.99 | $149.99 | 33% | Nov 3 |
| Powerbeats Pro 2 — Jet Black | $199.99 | $249.99 | 20% | Nov 3 |
| Beats Powerbeats Fit — Black | $169.99 | $199.99 | 15% | Nov 3 |
The median is 37% off. The deepest is the Beats Studio Pro at $199.99, a Beats product, so the January 8 return date applies to it.
If you shop Target on Black Friday
- Get there for 6 a.m. local time. Target’s page says stores close at their current closing time that day.
- Keep the receipt or order email. The price match needs proof of purchase.
- Check the Deal of the Day preview the day before, and wait for the Thursday-to-Saturday offers if you can.
- Plan returns against the table above, and see how other stores compare and our store hours guide.
For every Target deal we track, visit the Target store page, and see the full Black Friday dates by retailer.
Questions we get
Is Target open on Thanksgiving? No. All stores are closed on November 26, per Target’s fact sheet.
Can I price match Amazon at Target? No. The Holiday Price Match covers Target’s own prices only.
When are Target’s Cyber Monday deals? Target says it will have sales for Cyber Monday but gives no dates yet.