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Just announced: Target Circle Week 2025 — everything we know so far
Amazon Prime Day isn't the only summer sale to look forward to next month. Target just announced that it's hosting its own mega sale, Target Circle Week, from Jul. 6 to 12 online and in stores. The sale is exclusive to Target Circle members, which anyone can become for free — or, you can sign up for Target Circle 360, the retailer's paid membership, and get access to discounts across product categories a day early.
Below, I broke down everything we know about Target Circle week so far. I'll continue updating you as we learn more leading up to the sale, including when early deals start and what's actually worth shopping.
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When is Target Circle Week 2025?
Target Circle Week 2025 is from Jul. 6 to 12, but Target Circle 360 members get access a day early on Jul. 5. You can shop the sale online, in stores and through Target's app, and choose from various shipping options, including same-day delivery through Shipt and buy online, pick up in store.
Do you need to be a Target Circle member to shop during Target Circle Week?
Yes, you need to be a Target Circle member to shop during Target Circle Week. You can join Target Circle for free, or join Target Circle 360 for $99 a year.
What are the best deals to shop during Target Circle Week?
From what we know so far, the best deals will be on back-to-school essentials, like classroom supplies, dorm decor, electronics and clothing. The retailer just announced that it's maintaining its 2024 prices on a handful of key school-related products including crayons, colored pencils, notebooks and folders, so coupled with Circle Week discounts, this is likely one of your best opportunities to save on these types of items this summer.
Additionally, during and beyond Target Circle Week, students and teachers have even more opportunities to save.
Students and teachers can join Target Circle 360 for 50% off through Sept. 13.
Verified college students get a one-time 20% storewide discount with Target Circle starting Jun. 29.
Verified teachers get a one-time 20% storewide discount with Target Circle starting from Jul. 20 to Aug. 30.
What is Target Circle?
Target Circle is the retailer's loyalty program.
A standard Target Circle membership is free to sign up for and it gives you access to perks like daily deals on select items, as well as savings at partners like Ulta and Apple.
A Target Circle 360 membership costs $10.99 a month or $99 a year, and it comes with a 14-day free trial. Target Circle 360 also offers discounted memberships for students and those on certain types of government assistance. With the paid membership, you get all the benefits included in a standard Target Circle account, plus free two-day shipping on eligible items, free delivery on same-day orders over $35 and an additional 30 days to return products compared to the retailer's typical 90-day return policy.
Why trust NBC Select?
I'm a reporter at NBC Select who has covered deals and sales since 2020. I frequently write sales stories, including those about Amazon Prime Day, Target Circle Week, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. For this article, I researched Target Circle Week 2025 and reviewed information from the retailer's press releases.
