Target Circle Week Returns October 5-11: Here's What Shoppers Need to Know About the Steepest Discounts Yet

Target Corporation is bringing back its signature Target Circle Week for 2025, running October 5-11, and this year’s event is packed with deeper markdowns and exclusive perks for loyal members. The retailer is positioning this seven-day shopping event as the unofficial start to the holiday season, combining Halloween prep with early gift purchasing opportunities.

Deal of the Day Kicks Off with 40% Savings

The headline offer for this Target Circle Week event starts at 40% off or more through the Deal of the Day promotion. Shoppers can expect three or more new discounts rolling out daily across top-tier national brands including Apple, BISSELL, Champion, Crocs, GE and HEYDUDE. Both in-store and online shoppers at Target.com and the Target mobile app will have access to these rotating deals.

Category-by-Category Breakdown: Where the Biggest Savings Land

Apparel & Footwear: Denim gets a 30% discount for adults, while women’s sweatshirts and sweatpants hit the same threshold. Converse shoes are marked down 20% across all sizes, and kids’ apparel follows the trend-focused pricing.

Home & Kitchen: Kitchen appliances and floor care items see reductions up to 50%, storage solutions up to 40%, and bedding up to 30%.

Food & Beverage Deals: Buy-one-get-one promotions dominate this category, with 50% off cereal, granola, coffee and trail mix creating budget-friendly pantry restocking opportunities.

Beauty & Personal Care: Skincare receives a 20% reduction, while buy-one-get-one 50% off applies to Method, OLLY, Nature Made and Quest products. Laundry products get buy-one-get-one 25% off.

Entertainment & Toys: LEGO items drop 30%, toys offer a spend-$40-save-$10 structure, and books, movies, music and Funko products feature buy-two-get-one-free pricing.

Halloween & Holiday: Halloween costumes fall to 40% off, and trick-or-treat candy hits buy-one-get-one 50% off pricing.

Target Circle 360 Members Get Early Access and Exclusive Drops

Target’s paid membership tier, Target Circle 360, unlocks 24-hour early shopping access before the public sale begins both online and in stores. Members also gain first access to only-at-Target product drops, including Nintendo gaming accessories in exclusive colors and Shea McGee holiday ornaments.

The program introduces a new in-store experience during the early access period with giveaways and surprises available at all Target locations while supplies last. Additionally, Target Circle 360 members earn $10 in Target Circle Rewards for every $100 spent, allowing them to accumulate savings faster heading into the holidays.

Exclusive Circle 360 deals include 30% off men’s and women’s denim, buy-one-get-one 50% off women’s national-brand bras and bralettes, and a spend-$75-save-$20 offer on toys.

How to Shop and Which Membership Makes Sense

Target operates nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, but shoppers can also leverage industry-leading fulfillment options including free Order Pickup, Drive Up, and same-day or next-day delivery services.

Target Circle (free membership) provides year-round benefits including personalized savings, exclusive partner perks with Ulta Beauty and Apple, customized bonuses, a 5% birthday gift discount and more.

Target Circle 360 (paid membership) builds on the free tier with unlimited same-day delivery on orders over $35, a monthly selection of free gifts through Freebies, same-day grocery delivery from Shipt’s 100+ retailers with no price markups, and early access to major sales and brand collaborations.

Target Circle Card holders receive an additional 5% off every day on top of Target Circle savings, making it a valuable tool for frequent shoppers who meet card approval and identity verification requirements.

The Bottom Line

When is Target Circle Week? Mark October 5-11 on your calendar. Whether you’re stocking up on Halloween supplies, jumping on holiday gift shopping early, or refreshing seasonal wardrobes, the event delivers substantial savings across most major product categories. The introduction of new Target Circle 360 perks—particularly early product drops and in-store surprises—signals Target’s push to convert free members into paid subscribers during peak shopping season.