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Amazon return policy: how many days you have
Most items sold or fulfilled by Amazon can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Some categories have different windows, and third-party sellers set their own within Amazon's rules.
| What | Window |
|---|---|
| Most items | 30 days from delivery, new and unused, for a refund. |
| Holiday purchases | Items shipped in November and December usually get an extended return date in January; the order page shows the exact date. |
| Exceptions | Some categories (certain electronics, software, groceries, hazardous materials) have shorter windows or are not returnable; the order's return page shows the rule. |
| Third-party sellers | Must offer at least Amazon's 30-day window; some offer more. |
Compiled from the store's published policy and recent summaries; the official page could not be read by machine, checked 2026-10-27. Policies change; the store's page is the final word: Amazon returns.
Tip
The return window and the prepaid label are on the order page under Return or replace items, so no receipt is needed.
Holiday returns 2026
Reported for 2026, not yet on the store page: Nov 1 to Dec 31, 2026 purchases returnable until Jan 31, 2027, Apple-brand products until Jan 15, 2027. Amazon holiday return policy →
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