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Amazon holiday return policy 2026: how long you have
Amazon has not published a 2026 holiday return window yet. Until it does, the standard policy applies to anything you buy now, and last year the store extended returns: Nov 1 to Dec 31, 2025 purchases returnable until Jan 31, 2026 (Apple-brand products Jan 15, 2026).
| 2026 holiday window | Not published as of 2026-10-28 |
| Standard window | 30 days. |
| 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 Seller News, Oct 16, 2026; not yet shown on the amazon.com returns help page) |
| Last year (2025) | Nov 1 to Dec 31, 2025 purchases returnable until Jan 31, 2026 (Apple-brand products Jan 15, 2026) |
Checked 2026-10-28. We update this page when Amazon posts the 2026 dates: Amazon returns. Policies change; the store's page is the final word.
Black Friday and gift returns, in practice
The extended date applies to the purchase date on the receipt, not the day the gift was opened. Keep the receipt or the order email with the gift; a gift receipt usually returns for store credit rather than cash. Electronics, activatable devices and marketplace sellers are the usual exceptions, so check the table above before relying on the extended date.
How Known counts itWhen you photograph a Amazon receipt, Known sets a return deadline on each line from the store's standard policy: 30 days. Holiday extensions are shown here, on the store page, so you can see both dates.
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Kohl'sBought Oct 4, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026: return by Jan 31, 2027.Macy'sBought Oct 5, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026: return by Jan 31, 2027.TargetBought Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026: return by Target's extended date for electronics and entertainment, shown on its holiday FAQ (in 2025: Jan 24; Apple, Beats and phones Jan 8).WalmartReported for 2026, not yet on the store page: Oct 1 to Dec 31, 2026 purchases returnable until Jan 31, 2027, same shape as last year.Best Buy2026 window not published yet. Last year: Oct 31 to Dec 31, 2025 purchases returnable through Jan 15, 2026 (My Best Buy Plus and Total members through Jan 31, 2026); activatable devices with carrier contracts and AppleCare+ excluded.Apple2026 window not published yet. Last year: Nov 12 to Dec 25, 2025 purchases returnable through Jan 8, 2026 (carrier-financed iPhones excluded).Staples2026 window not published yet. Last year: Nov 17 to Dec 24, 2025 purchases returnable through Jan 10, 2026; electronics and furniture bought Nov 16 to Dec 24 through Jan 10, 2026 or the regular window, whichever is later.Micro Center2026 window not published yet. Last year: Nov 1 to Dec 25, 2025 purchases returnable through Jan 15, 2026.T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods2026 window not published yet. Last year: In-store purchases Oct 5 to Dec 24, 2025 returnable by Jan 25, 2026; online purchases by Feb 4, 2026.Ulta Beauty2026 window not published yet. Last year: Nov 1 to Dec 31, 2025 purchases returnable by Jan 31, 2026.Sephora2026 window not published yet. Last year: Oct 31 to Dec 30, 2025 purchases returnable or exchangeable on or before Jan 30, 2026.CostcoMost merchandise has no time limit, so there is nothing to extend. The 90-day window on electronics and major appliances is not extended for the holidays.Kroger30 days from purchase for pickup and delivery orders; in-store returns at the nearest store. No holiday extension on the official page.Walgreens30 days from the purchase date, in store and for online orders. No holiday extension on the official page.CVS60 days from purchase for most new, unopened items; CVS-brand products have no time limit. No holiday extension on the official page.REIOne year for Co-op Members and 90 days for everyone else (outdoor electronics 90 days for all), so the standard window already covers holiday gifts.IKEA365 days for new and unopened products with proof of purchase, which already exceeds any holiday extension.PublixThe Publix Guarantee refunds to the original payment with a receipt and states no time limit; there is no separate holiday policy.NordstromNo time limit on returns or exchanges, so no holiday extension is needed. Marketplace items follow the seller's window.Whole Foods MarketNo returns after 30 days from the purchase date. No holiday extension on the official page.PetSmart60 days from purchase with proof of purchase, in store and online. No holiday extension on the official page.Sam's ClubThe 100% Satisfaction Guarantee has no set window for most items, so Sam's Club has not needed a holiday extension in past years. Electronics and phones keep fixed windows.The Home DepotHome Depot has not published holiday extensions in past years; the 90-day window applies year round. Holiday decor is usually limited to 30 days unused.Lowe'sLowe's has not published holiday extensions in past years; the 90-day window applies year round and seasonal items are not accepted after the holiday.MenardsNo holiday extension in past years; 90 days, with seasonal goods generally not accepted after the holiday.MeijerNo holiday extension found in past years; 90 days on general merchandise, 30 days on electronics.ALDINo holiday policy found in any year. The Twice as Nice Guarantee covers ALDI-brand food; non-food items are generally returnable for about 90 days.Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's publishes no time limit and accepts most returns at store discretion, so no holiday policy exists.WayfairWayfair's policy page could not be read by machine when checked. Large appliances are limited to 48 hours; return shipping is deducted unless the item arrived damaged.DICK'S Sporting GoodsNo holiday extension in past years; 90 days with receipt, store credit at the lowest selling price without one.Dollar General30 days with receipt; seasonal goods are often final sale after the holiday. No verified holiday extension.Dollar TreeIn-store exchanges and refunds with a receipt, no stated window; seasonal items must be exchanged before the holiday; online orders are final sale. No holiday policy exists.PetcoPetco's policy page could not be read by machine when checked; secondary sources disagree between 30 and 60 days. No holiday extension found.