Look, we’ve all been there. You’re sitting on the couch on a Saturday night, maybe scrolling through TikTok or finally catching up on that show everyone's talking about, and you realize you need a new outfit for that Monday morning meeting. Or maybe you just have the itch to hunt for that one specific candle or a weirdly cheap designer rug. Naturally, the first thought is Ross Dress for Less. But then the panic hits. Does the local store open at 8:00 AM? 9:00 AM? Or does Sunday mean they don't open until noon like some of the older mall anchors?
Honestly, the answer to what time does ross stores open tomorrow (which is Sunday, January 18, 2026) is usually more straightforward than you think, but there are a few "gotchas" that can ruin your morning if you aren't careful.
The Sunday Standard: When the Doors Actually Unlock
If you are heading out tomorrow, most Ross Dress for Less locations across the country are going to stick to their standard Sunday schedule. For the vast majority of standalone stores, that means opening at 9:00 AM.
Now, here is where it gets a little bit funky. While many big-box retailers start to close up shop early on Sundays—think 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM—Ross actually keeps the lights on quite late. Most locations will stay open until 10:30 PM.
Wait. Did you catch that?
Unlike Friday and Saturday nights where they often stretch it until 11:00 PM (to capture that late-night "treasure hunt" crowd), Sunday pulls back just a tiny bit. But a 9:00 AM start is the gold standard for a Sunday.
Why Your Local Mall Might Ruin Your Shopping Trip
Everything I just said above applies to the standalone stores you see in those big suburban strip malls next to the grocery stores. However, if your local Ross is physically inside a large enclosed shopping mall, all bets are off.
Malls are notorious for having their own strict operating hours. If the mall doesn't officially open its doors until 11:00 AM or noon on a Sunday, that Ross tucked away in the corner usually has to follow suit. You've basically got to check if the store has an exterior entrance. If you can walk into the store from the parking lot without going through the main mall corridors, they probably open at 9:00 AM. If you have to walk past the food court to get there? You’re probably waiting until the mall says it's okay to open.
The January Clearance "Fever"
Since it is currently mid-January, there is another reason people are frantically searching for store hours: the legendary Ross $0.49 Sale.
If you haven’t heard the rumors, Ross does this massive inventory purge every January. Experts like the folks over at The Krazy Coupon Lady have been tracking this for years. While the absolute "flood" of forty-nine-cent markdowns is predicted to hit the final Monday of the month (January 26, 2026), the markdowns actually start trickling in way earlier.
Tomorrow being Sunday, January 18, means the employees have likely been scanning and tagging new clearance items all through the previous night. If you show up right at 9:00 AM tomorrow, you are essentially getting first dibs on whatever the night shift just finished marking down.
Is it worth waking up early for? Sorta. It depends on how much you value finding a Steve Madden bag for the price of a gumball.
How to Verify Your Specific Store (The No-Nonsense Way)
Don't just take my word for it and drive thirty minutes only to find a "Closed" sign. Retail is chaotic in 2026. Labor shortages or local city ordinances can change things in a heartbeat.
- The Store Locator is King: Go to the official Ross Stores website and hit the store locator. It’s the only place that will have the most "official" data for your specific zip code.
- Google Maps "Live" Feature: Search for "Ross Dress for Less" on Google Maps. Look at the "Live" business indicator. If it says "Less busy than usual," you're golden.
- The Old School Method: Just call them. Seriously. Most Ross stores have an automated system that plays the hours as soon as you pick up. You don't even have to talk to a human if you don't want to.
A Quick Cheat Sheet for the Rest of the Week
In case you decide to sleep in tomorrow and push your trip to Monday, here is how the rest of the schedule generally looks for Ross:
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- Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM (Some open at 9:00 AM, but 9:30 AM is common for late-start regions)
- Saturday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM
It’s a lot of 10:30 PMs. I honestly don't know who is buying decorative pillows at 10:15 PM on a Tuesday, but hey, I'm glad the option exists.
Actionable Next Steps for Your Shopping Trip
If you’re planning to go to Ross tomorrow morning, do yourself a favor and charge your phone. Why? Because the Ross app (and the website's mobile version) is essential for checking if those clearance items you find are actually the best deal.
Also, bring your own bags. More and more states in 2026 have moved toward strict plastic bag bans or fees. Ross is usually pretty good about having bags, but they are often those thin ones that rip the second you put a pair of boots in them.
Finally, if you’re hunting for those $0.49 deals, head straight to the Endcaps and the Baby Section. For some reason, the baby clothes always seem to get the deepest discounts first.
Check the store locator tonight, set your alarm for 8:30 AM, and you’ll be the first one through the door when those sliders open at 9:00 AM sharp.