MLK Day will be celebrated on January 20, 2025. Martin Luther King Jr. was a champion of The Civil Rights Movement and nonviolent activism. President Ronald Reagan signed the observance of the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first celebrated three years later on January 20, 1986. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a Federal Holiday and is celebrated on the third Monday of January. Often, the holiday is celebrated as a national day of service.
On MLK Day, most people have the day off from work, so you may be wondering what stores are open. Maybe you’re still working on holiday returns or you have a gift card that is burning a hole in your pocket. Most retailers are open on MLK Day and often run big sales for the holiday. If you’re making a Target run, is it open on MLK Day?
Is Target Open on MLK Day?
Yes, Target is open on MLK Day. In fact, Target is open on most holidays and only closes its doors on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter. On MLK Day, Target stores will operate under normal business hours. All Target services like Drive Up, In-Store Pick-Up, and Starbucks Café will be available as well.
While federal offices, banks, and schools are closed on MLK Day, Target and many other retailers stay open on MLK Day. Most stores don’t change their hours for the holiday either.
Target’s typical operating hours are:
- Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (or 11:00 p.m.)
- Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Stores in a high-traffic area such as a big city may be open later, while stores in smaller towns may close earlier. If your local store is open 24 hours, these hours will be different as well. Hours vary by location, so visit Target’s website to search for your store’s hours or call them before making a trip.
Is CVS Pharmacy inside Target Open on MLK Day?
Some select locations have a CVS Pharmacy located inside Target. Will the pharmacy be open on MLK Day? CVS Pharmacy locations are typically open on MLK, but it varies by store. Some pharmacies operate on reduced hours. If you need a prescription, you may want to call your local store or pick it up the day before MLK Day. Typically, pharmacy locations are open:
- Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Are There Sales at Target on MLK Day?
Target typically runs sales for MLK Day. Categories on sale usually include home goods, clothing, and electronics. In 2024, Target sales included 40% off headphones and speakers and up to $100 off Apple gear. Look out for Target flyers before the holiday to confirm what items will be on sale.
Do you plan on shopping this MLK Day? What are your favorite stores to shop at for MLK Day sales? Let us know in the comments.
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