Target has already announced that their stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day of this year. Target officials said that the decision was made due to the positive response they got from closing the stores on Thanksgiving Day in 2020. As 2020 was a year unlike any other, Target completely reinvented its approach to the holiday season in order to prioritize the safety of its team members and guests, while still delivering the magic of the season. This included completely rethinking its approach to Black Friday. Target closed its stores on Thanksgiving Day in 2020 to minimize crowds due to the COVID-19 pandemic.