| Cover | Jan. 23, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 24, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 1-6049 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Target Corporation |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000027419 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 41-0215170 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MN |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1000 Nicollet Mall |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Minneapolis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 55403 |
| City Area Code | 612 |
| Local Phone Number | 304-6073 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.0833 per share |
| Trading Symbol | TGT |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
