Target Christmas Clearance 2026: When Does It Start?
Find Target Christmas clearance from Dec. 26 in stores and online, plus how to plan your trip.
Target Christmas clearance 2026 starts December 26, the day after Christmas. Expect reduced holiday goods in stores and on Target.com that morning. Christmas clearance means Target marks down leftover seasonal goods to make room for new stock.
Target Corporate has noted stores close on Christmas Day and reopen December 26, so in-person shopping cannot start sooner Target Corporate's after-Christmas hours announcement.
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What items are included?
In a December 2011 announcement, Target Corporate advertised savings up to 50 percent off beginning December 26 Target Corporate's December savings announcement. The offer covered women's and kids' apparel, home goods and holiday decor. Those groups point to what clearance often centers on: seasonal clothing, home pieces and decor.
Apparel sizes and decor styles tend to thin out first.
Where do you find the deals?
Target keeps a Holiday Clearance page for seasonal deals Target's Holiday Clearance page. The page covers both in-store and online shoppers. Use the page to see what is listed online.
Then visit a store to see local shelves, since stock can differ by place.
How should you plan a December 26 trip?
Decide what you need before you go. Common targets are wrapping, decor, candy, gift sets and pajamas.
- Write down items, sizes and price limits.
- Check the Holiday Clearance page that morning.
- Visit the store early for wider choice.
- Compare online and shelf prices before you pay.
What helps you spend less?
Start with needs, then add wants only if the price fits. Small items add up fast at clearance time. Bring measurements for table linens, tree space and storage bins.
Check the Holiday Clearance page on the morning of December 26, then visit your store early for sizes and colors.