If you want to score great deals at Target (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?) there’s one way to know you’re always getting the best price. According to one avid Target shopper and blogger who’s made a handy Target Markdown Chart, the store drops its prices for clearance sales on a fixed schedule—meaning going to Target at the right time can equal big savings on whatever you need. Monday through Friday, if you cruise the clearance section, you’re sure to see between 30 and 70 percent markdowns on everything from pet food to patio furniture.
So what is the absolute best day of the week to shop at Target? Well, it depends on what you’re looking to buy. Read on for a breakdown of which markdowns happen when, so you can save big on your next Target shopping trip. And for more on great Target shopping hacks, check out Saying These 2 Words at Target Saves You So Much Money.
1 | Monday
ShutterstockOn Monday, you'll score great deals on electronics, accessories, kids clothing, books, baby goods (besides diapers), and stationary. And for more great Target buys, check out these 15 Gorgeous Rugs You Can Buy at Target.
2 | Tuesday
ShutterstockOn Tuesday, you'll see prices slashed on domestics, women’s clothing, pets, and food items.
3 | Wednesday
ShutterstockOn Wednesday, you'll get major saving on men’s clothing, health and beauty, diapers, lawn and garden, and furniture items. And for more on saving at Target, check out The Ultimate Target Shopping Secret.
4 | Thursday
ShutterstockOn Thursday, you can pick up housewares, lingerie, shoes, toys, sporting goods, decor, and luggage for less.
5 | Friday
ShutterstockOn Friday, you can walk away with auto, cosmetics, hardware, and jewelry for a fraction of the regular price. And for more ways to save on cosmetics, check out these 15 Beauty Products Under $15 That Makeup Artists Swear By.