Holiday Return Extension Checker
Many stores extend their return windows for holiday purchases. Check which stores offer extended returns for the holiday season.
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Stores with Holiday Return Extensions (87)
Abercrombie & Fitch
clothingMerchandise purchased between November 1 and December 31 with the original receipt may be returned for a full refund through January 31 of the following year.
Standard window: 30 days from purchase date for in-store purchases
Ace Hardware
homeSome local Ace Hardware stores may have specific holiday return policies, such as a return deadline for holiday items. There is no general company-wide holiday extension policy mentioned.
Standard window: 30 days for most items
Adidas
clothingEligible adidas.com and app orders made from October 29 through January 13 can be returned or exchanged within 60 days of receipt. Eligible retail store purchases made from November 22 through January 31 can be returned within 60 days with a receipt.
Standard window: Most eligible online purchases: 30 days from receipt
Aerie
clothingFor merchandise purchased on or after October 23, returns with original proof of purchase or gift receipt are accepted through February 1, 2026, or 30 days from the date of purchase, whichever is later.
Standard window: Full refund within 30 days of purchase
AG Jeans
clothingPurchases made between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 qualify for an extended return policy, with returns or exchanges needing to be initiated by January 31st, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days from the date of receipt
Amazon
onlineItems purchased between November 1 and December 31 can be returned through January 31 of the following year. This applies to most items shipped by Amazon and most third-party sellers. Some third-party sellers may offer additional extensions.
Standard window: 30 days
Apple
electronicsApple often provides a more generous return period during the holidays. For example, products purchased between November 3, 2023, and December 25, 2023, could be returned until January 8, 2024.
Standard window: 14 calendar days from the date of receipt
Athleta
clothingItems purchased online or in stores between October 15 and December 24 may be returned through January 15 of the following year, or 30 days from the delivery/purchase date, whichever is later. Proof of purchase is required. This extension excludes items shipped and sold by third-party sellers.
Standard window: 30 days from delivery date for online purchases or date of purchase for in-store purchases
Banana Republic
clothingItems purchased online or in stores between October 15 and December 24 may be returned through January 15 of the following year, or 30 days from the delivery date (online purchases) or date-of-purchase (in-store purchases), whichever is later. Proof of purchase is required.
Standard window: 30 days from delivery date for online purchases or date-of-purchase for in-store purchases
Bed Bath & Beyond
homeFor purchases made from November 1st through December 31st, returns can be initiated within 30 days of delivery or by January 31st, whichever date is later.
Standard window: 30 days of delivery for most items
Best Buy
electronicsStandard members: purchases made October 31 through December 31, 2025 can be returned through January 15, 2026. My Best Buy Plus/Total members: purchases made October 31 through December 3 can be returned through January 31, 2026; purchases on or after December 4 have the standard 60-day window. Excluded from holiday extension: activatable devices (14-day limit applies), AppleCare+ plans, and holiday products (artificial trees, lights, decorations).
Standard window: 15 days (standard) / 60 days (Plus & Total members)
Birkenstock
clothingFor Holiday 2025, orders placed from November 20th, 2025, through December 25th, 2025, can be returned until January 31st, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days of delivery
Bombas
clothingFor purchases made in November and December, the refund window is extended to 60 days.
Standard window: 30 days for a refund
Brooks Brothers
clothingEligible items purchased between October 1 and December 31 may be returned until January 31 or within 60 days, whichever is longer.
Standard window: 60 days
Calvin Klein
clothingPurchases made between October 23 – December 24, 2025, can be returned through January 31, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days from the shipping confirmation date
Charlotte Tilbury
onlineOrders placed between November 6, 2025, and December 28, 2025, can be returned until January 31, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days from receipt of purchase
Christian Louboutin
clothingPurchases made in December 2025 are eligible for return until January 15th, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days from delivery
Container Store
homeDuring the holiday season, items purchased from October to December can typically be returned until January or early February of the following year.
Standard window: 120 days from the date of purchase
Converse
clothingPurchases made during the festive period, specifically between November 11 and January 7, 2025, have an extended 60-day return period.
Standard window: 30 days after delivery for most products
Costco
warehouseCostco does not have a specific holiday return extension because most items already have an unlimited return window. The 90-day electronics window applies year-round regardless of purchase date.
Standard window: Unlimited (most items)
Crate & Kids
homeEligible items purchased from 10/15/25 through 12/25/25 can be returned up to January 31, 2026, excluding furniture items.
Standard window: 30 days of receipt
CVS
groceryDuring the holiday season, items purchased between November 1 and December 24 can typically be returned through January 31 of the following year.
Standard window: 60 days for most items
David Yurman
clothingPurchases made from November 3rd through December 24th, 2025, can be returned or exchanged until January 23rd, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days
DSW
clothingPurchases made between November 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025, at dsw.com or any DSW US retail store will have a return and exchange period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
Standard window: 60 days from original purchase date for most merchandise
Eddie Bauer
clothingOrders placed between Monday, November 18 and December 25 are eligible for an extended 45-day return period.
Standard window: 30 days
Express
clothingFor merchandise purchased between Saturday, November 15, 2025, and Wednesday, December 31, 2025, with an original receipt or order confirmation, returns for a full refund to the original form of payment are accepted. With a gift receipt, returns are for a store credit of the purchase price. This Holiday Return Policy Extension ends on January 31, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days after the purchase or online shipping date
Faherty
clothingThe 60-day return window may be temporarily extended during the holiday season.
Standard window: 60 days
Fitbit
electronicsProducts purchased in November and December can be returned up until January 31st of the following year or 45 days from the date of shipment, whichever is longer.
Standard window: 45 days from date of shipment
Fjällräven
clothingOrders made in November/December have 60 days to be returned.
Standard window: 30 days from delivery date
Free People
clothingIf a purchase was made between October and December, returns are allowed until the end of January.
Standard window: 30 days from delivery
Frontgate
homeNon-defective Christmas merchandise purchased after September 1st must be returned before December 23rd or within 30 days of purchase, whichever occurs later.
Standard window: 90 days for general satisfaction returns
GameStop
electronicsPurchases made between November 16 and December 24 have their return window extended to January 10 of the following year, and store credit only with gift receipt.
Standard window: New items: 15 days
Gap
clothingItems purchased online or in stores between October 15 and December 24 may be returned through January 15 of the following year, or 30 days from the delivery date (online purchases) or date-of-purchase (in-store purchases), whichever is later. Proof of purchase is required.
Standard window: 30 days from delivery date for online purchases or date-of-purchase for in-store purchases
Gap Factory
clothingItems purchased online or in stores between October 15 and December 24 may be returned through January 15 of the following year, or 30 days from the delivery date for online purchases.
Standard window: 30 days
Google Store
electronicsFor purchases made from November 11, 2025, to December 31, 2025, you can start a return through January 15, 2026. If the standard return policy for your purchase offers a date past January 15, 2026, the later return end date applies.
Standard window: Most items: 15 calendar days after the day you receive them
Grandin Road
homeYes, for Halloween and Christmas merchandise with specific return dates.
Standard window: 90 days from purchase for most items
Hanna Andersson
clothingOrders placed between October 1, 2025, and November 30, 2025, can be returned through January 30, 2026.
Standard window: 60 days
Harman Kardon
electronicsOrders placed from November 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 could be returned up until January 31, 2026.
Standard window: 30 calendar days of your package being delivered
Hollister
clothingMerchandise purchased between November 1 and December 31 with the original receipt may be returned for a full refund through January 31 of the following year.
Standard window: 30 days from purchase date for in-store purchases
J.Crew
clothingOnline orders made between November 4, 2025, and December 9, 2025, can be returned or exchanged until January 9, 2026 (excludes Marketplace orders).
Standard window: 30 days from the original purchase date
JCPenney
departmentPurchases made on or after Oct. 1 are eligible for return or exchange through Jan. 31 of the following year.
Standard window: Most items: 60 days
Kate Spade
clothingNew, unused merchandise purchased between November 2, 2025, and December 25, 2025 may be returned through January 11, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days
Kohl's
departmentSpecial extended return window until January 31st for premium electronics, watches, and Sephora items bought after November 1st.
Standard window: Most items: 90 days
Kosas
onlineall orders placed between November 20th - December 25th are eligible for a refund or an exchange within 60 days of purchase.
Standard window: 30 days
KÜHL
clothingOrders placed between November 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 15 or 45 days from the purchase date, whichever is later.
Standard window: 45 days from the date of purchase
LEGO
departmentOrders purchased between November 1st and December 24th can be returned within 90 days.
Standard window: 35 days from the day you receive your parcel
LOFT
clothingPurchases made between mid-November and late December can typically be returned until January 31 of the following year
Standard window: 30 days
Lowe's
homeItems purchased November-December may receive extended return eligibility into January
Standard window: 90 days
Lululemon
clothingPurchases made between November 1st and December 23rd are eligible for returns until January 23rd.
Standard window: 30 days from delivery date for online purchases or purchase date for in-store purchases
Macy's
clothingItems purchased October 6 through December 31 can be returned through January 31. Exclusions: Dyson and Mac Duggal items are not eligible for the holiday extension.
Standard window: 30 days
Marmot
clothingPurchases made from November 15th thru December 31st may be returned until January 31, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days
Microsoft Store
electronicsEligible physical purchases made between October 1, 2025 – December 2, 2025 can be returned through January 31, 2026.
Standard window: 60 days from when the customer receives the product for most physical items
Monoprice
electronicsFor Monoprice Branded Products purchased between November 27, 2025, and December 24, 2025, the return policy is extended until January 3.
Standard window: 30 days from delivery for Monoprice branded products and refurbished/open box products
Mountain Hardwear
clothingFor orders placed between October 13 and December 2, 2025, returns are accepted until January 31, 2026.
Standard window: 60 days from the date of purchase
Neiman Marcus
departmentPurchases made 11/1/2024 to 12/14/2024 had an extended return policy until 1/14/2025.
Standard window: 30 days of receipt for most items
Newegg
electronicsQualifying purchases made from November 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, are eligible for a refund or replacement until January 31, 2026.
Standard window: Varies by item
Nike
clothingNike typically extends the 60-day return window during the holiday season. Historically, orders placed between November 1 and early January receive a 60-day return window from date of purchase (ensuring all holiday gifts can be tested). Exact dates vary by year — check Nike.com banners during November-December for current season's extension dates.
Standard window: 60 days
NordicTrack
electronicsA '45 Day Home Trial Promotion' is sometimes offered for US customers, which extends the return window to 45 days.
Standard window: 30 days from delivery date
Old Navy
clothingItems purchased online or in stores between October 15 and December 24 may be returned through January 15 of the following year, or 30 days from the delivery date (for online purchases) or date of purchase (for in-store purchases), whichever is later. Proof of purchase is required.
Standard window: Most items within 30 days of delivery for online orders or purchase date for in-store purchases
PacSun
clothingDuring the holiday season, items purchased between November 1st and December 14th can be returned until January 15th.
Standard window: 30 days from ship date for online orders for a full refund
Pandora Jewelry
clothingItems purchased between November 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, can be returned until January 31, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days
Philips Hue
electronicsPlease expect some delay in processing your remorse return due to the holiday season period.
Standard window: 30 days
PINK
clothingFor items purchased between October 29, 2025, and December 24, 2025, returns are accepted until January 31, 2026. Standard eligibility rules still apply.
Standard window: 30 days from date of purchase for in-store items
Pottery Barn
homeWest Elm may offer extended holiday returns.
Standard window: 30 days of receiving an order
QVC
departmentA 90-Day Extended Return Policy is offered for purchases made from February 1st at 11:59 AM ET, allowing returns for a refund of the purchase price (minus S&H and Q Return Label fee) or a free replacement of the same item in a different color or size. Restrictions apply, and certain items are excluded.
Standard window: 30 days of receipt
rag & bone
clothingPurchases made between November 20th, 2025 and December 31st, 2025, that are not considered final sale, may be returned for a full refund through January 31st, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days of receipt
Revolve
onlineDuring the holiday season (Nov 1 – Dec 25), returns are accepted up to Jan 10 if received by then
Standard window: 30 days from date of purchase for a full refund
Rhone
clothingPurchases made from November 1 through December 24 can be returned within 60 days of purchase.
Standard window: 45 days from purchase for standard items
Ruggable
homeOrders placed after November 15, 2025, qualify for extended returns through January 31, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days of the delivery date
Salomon
clothingFor the 2025 Holiday Season, items purchased between November 1st and December 25th can be returned free of charge until February 1st.
Standard window: 45 days of receipt
Saucony
clothingFor the holiday season, any products purchased after October 1, 2025 will be eligible for returns through January 31, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days
Target
departmentItems purchased November 1 through December 24: return window starts December 26. Apple/Beats and mobile phones: returnable through January 9. Standard electronics and Target Plus items: returnable through January 24. Exclusion: seasonal holiday decor from Target Plus partners is not eligible for holiday extension.
Standard window: 90 days
Ted Baker
clothingOrders placed from November 1, 2025, to December 24, 2025, are eligible for return up to and including January 31, 2026.
Standard window: 28 days from date of purchase
Temu
onlineFor items purchased between November 1st and December 31st, the deadline to return eligible products (excluding iPhone products) is January 31st of the following year, or the original return policy, whichever is later. For iPhone products purchased during this period, the deadline is January 15th of the following year, or the original return policy, whichever is later.
Standard window: 90 days from purchase date for most items
The Children's Place
clothingHoliday purchases made from November 1-30, 2025 may be returned through January 15, 2026. Purchases made from December 1, 2025 onward are subject to the regular 45-day policy.
Standard window: 45 days
Tommy Hilfiger
clothingCertain promotional periods, like holiday seasons, may offer an extended return window.
Standard window: 30 days from the shipping confirmation date
Tracksmith
clothingItems purchased between November 10th and December 31st are eligible for return through January 31, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days from fulfillment
Urban Outfitters
clothingPurchases made October 1st–December 24th can be returned until January 31st.
Standard window: 30 days from the order delivery date for most items
Vans
clothingItems purchased from 15 November to 31 December can be returned up to 31 January; all other terms and conditions apply.
Standard window: 30 days from purchase or delivery
Victoria's Secret
clothingFor items purchased between October 29, 2025, and December 24, 2025, returns are accepted until January 31, 2026. Standard eligibility rules still apply.
Standard window: 30 days from date of purchase for in-store items
Walmart
departmentItems purchased October 1 through December 31 can be returned through January 31. Exceptions: wireless phones, major appliances, and some premium items (e.g., Dyson) still follow their standard shorter windows.
Standard window: 90 days
Wayfair
onlineItems purchased between November 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31 of the following year.
Standard window: Most items within 30 days of delivery
West Elm
homeWest Elm may offer extended holiday returns.
Standard window: 30 days of receiving an order
Williams Sonoma
homeWest Elm may offer extended holiday returns.
Standard window: 30 days of receiving an order
Wyze
electronicsFor items ordered between November 1 and December 31, the return window is extended until January 31 of the following year.
Standard window: 30 days from the date of purchase
YETI
onlineOrders placed between November 1 - December 24, 2025, were eligible for free extended returns until January 24, 2026.
Standard window: 30 days
Zara
clothingZara does not offer extended holiday return periods.
Standard window: 30 days from the shipment date for online purchases or 30 days from the purchase date for in-store purchases
How Holiday Return Extensions Work
Many retailers extend their return windows during the holiday season to accommodate gift-giving. Typically, items purchased between late October or early November and late December or early January can be returned through mid-to-late January — and sometimes into February. The exact dates and conditions vary by store. Some stores apply extensions to all items, while others exclude electronics, luxury goods, or final sale merchandise. Our checker shows every store's specific holiday return extension policy so you know exactly how much extra time you have.
Common Holiday Extension Patterns
- Department stores(Nordstrom, Macy's, Kohl's): Typically extend through January 31. Some offer even longer windows for loyalty members.
- Electronics retailers (Best Buy): Often extend to January 14–15 for holiday purchases, but may keep shorter windows for certain tech items.
- Big-box stores (Target, Walmart): Holiday extensions often push deadlines to late January for items purchased during the holiday season.
- Online retailers: Amazon and others may extend from the delivery date. Check each store's specific policy.
Tips for Holiday Returns
- Keep gift receipts. Most stores offer gift receipts that let the recipient return or exchange without revealing the price.
- Don't wait until the last day. Holiday return deadlines are firm. Returns received after the deadline (for mail returns) are often rejected.
- Check for electronics exceptions. Tech products often have shorter return windows even during the holiday season.
- Return in-store when possible. In-store returns are processed immediately, while mail returns may not arrive before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which stores have holiday return extensions?
Many major retailers extend their return windows for holiday purchases. Common stores include Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Nordstrom, Macy's, Kohl's, and many more. See the full list above.
When do holiday return extensions usually apply?
Most cover purchases made between late October or early November through late December or early January. The extended return deadline is typically January 15 to January 31, though some stores extend through February.
Do holiday return extensions apply to all items?
Not always. Some stores exclude electronics, luxury items, or clearance/final sale items. Electronics retailers may have shorter extension windows for tech products compared to other categories.