Target’s Back-to-School Sale Starts 7/26 | Save on Supplies, Dorm Essentials & More

By Cara | Staff Writer

Jul 22, 2026 @ 9:04 AM MDT

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A red Target shopping cart filled with several different backpacks, including solid pink, blue, and black, alongside floral, lightning bolt, and camouflage patterns.

Target is helping families save big this back-to-school season! From July 26th through August 1st, they’ll be hosting a back-to-school savings event with nice discounts on school and college essentials!

Check out what will be on sale:

Up to 30% off kids clothing
25% off kids shoes
30% off uniform polos & dresses
20% off Champion backpacks & lunch items
20% off All in Motion backpacks, lunch kits, & hydration
30% off teen home decor

Plus, 95% of Target’s school supply deals are priced at or below last year’s prices, with supplies starting at just 25¢, kids clothing from $5, and hundreds of dorm essentials under $20.

Target student discount sign at the end of an aisle

Looking for even more ways to save?

Through September 12th, verified students and teachers can score a one-time 20% off Target Circle offer to use in stores or online. Even sweeter, this offer will stack with all of their hot school supply deals!

Plus, Target stores will also be participating in tax-free weekends where applicable – the perfect time to plan your trip!

And, on August 8th, 2,000 Target stores will also be hosting a Back to School with Cat & Jack event, where you can shop new bags and bottles and receive FREE personalization kits with custom bag tags and puffy stickers to deck them out!

Gear up for back to school with even more deals!

About the writer:

Cara is a deal-loving writer with over two decades of experience across a variety of publications and digital platforms. She now creates fun, high-performing deal content readers love to click at Hip2Save.