Target Circle Week starts October 6—here's what you need to know (2024)

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Are you eagerly awaiting fall Prime Day? Amazon’s huge October sale kicks off next week, but Target is beating the superstore to the punch with its Target Circle Week sale. The massive shopping event is set to go live on Sunday, October 6, and will feature thousands of incredible discounts on holiday gifts, tech, seasonal decor, kitchen appliances, and makeup bag essentials. Below, you can find out how to sign up for a free Target Circle membership and start shopping the best Target deals before they go out of stock.

When does Target Circle Week start?

Target Circle Week starts on Sunday, October 6. The seven-day sale will feature markdowns of up to 50% off across all categories with the best deals running through Saturday, October 12.

What is Target Circle Week?

Target Circle Week is Target's rival Amazon Prime Day sale. The week-long shopping event will feature exclusive deals and offers for Target Circle shoppers. Unlike an Amazon Prime membership, Target Circle is completely free to join, so Target Circle Week deals are easily accessible for all shoppers! During the sale, shoppers will be able to save as much as 50% on bedding, fleece sweaters, Halloween costumes, kitchen appliances, vacuums, holiday gifts, groceries and more. During the sale you'll also be able to unlock some special gift card offers—for instance, starting on Sunday, October 6, you can pocket a free $15 Target gift card when you spend at least $50 on select household essentials.

How do I sign up for a Target Circle membership?

Target Circle is Target’s shopping rewards program and it's super simple to join! A standard Target Circle membership is completely free and unlocks special deals and discounts as well as the ability to earn points on your Target purchases. For even more shopping benefits you can opt for one of two pair tiers: Target Circle 360 and Target Circle Card. Below we outline some of the main benefits of each Target Circle membership tier.

Target Circle

Target Circle is Target's free loyalty program that offers exclusive savings and rewards on purchases. Target Circle members earn 1% in rewards for every purchase and those rewards can be redeemed at Target later on. Target Circle shoppers can also get a 5% discount on purchases made with a Target Circle Card (formerly Target RedCard). You’ll also enjoy personalized deals, a 5% birthday discount every year, and more.

Target Circle 360

Target Circle 360 is the newest paid membership that currently costs $99 annually or $10.99 a month. This tier offers unlimited access to Target's same-day delivery with Shipt, with no delivery fees on orders of$35 or more, as well as free two-day shipping. You’ll also enjoy an accelerated rewards rate, early access to special sales and limited-time deals, and more exclusive shopping perks.

Target Circle Card

FormerlyTarget RedCard, the new Target Circle Card includes all of the same perks as Target Circle 360, plus more! Target Circle Card has a credit, debit, and reloadable payment option. The biggest perk of using the Target Circle Card is that it can save members an extra 5% on thousands of items in-store, online, and via the Target app.

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