One of the hardest parts of holiday shopping is choosing the right gift. You don’t want to buy the wrong thing or double up on someone else’s gift, but it happens. and make exceptions through our various holiday return policies.

If it’s a little different than you expected, it doesn’t work the way you thought it would (or at all), or it’s something the recipient already has, don’t stress. The great thing is that you can return a good portion of what you have to the retailer.
If you want a refund or want in-store credit, you must follow the designated timeframe set by each retailer. We’ve gathered holiday guidelines for several major retailers for returning defective items.We will continue to update this list as we come across additional listings. If you are still shopping An easy way to avoid shipping charges When Costco has lots of perks worth considering.
Purchase date: October 11th to December 25th
End of return policy: January 31st
More information: To determine if a product sold by Amazon has a longer return period, find the product type here. If your product type is not listed, or if a different return period is not specified, our standard 30-day return policy applies.
Purchase date:November 4th to December 25th
End of return policy: January 8
More information: All other terms and conditions set forth in the Apple Online Store Sales and Refund Policy still apply. Products purchased with carrier finance are not eligible for extended returns and are subject to standard return policies.All purchases made since December 25th Standard return policy applies.
Purchase date: October 24th to December 31st
End of return policy: January 14th
More information: This policy excludes items purchased under third-party agreements (mobile phones, tablets, mobile hotspots, wearables, AppleCare Plus plans, etc.). Holiday products (artificial trees, lighting, decorations, etc.) are also excluded.
Purchase date: October 1st to December 31st
End of return policy: January 31st
More information: This policy states that items sold and shipped by Walmart may be returned or exchanged within 90 days of receipt. If the item you received from Walmart is damaged or defective, you can return it by mail, exchange it, or get a refund at a Walmart store.
Purchase date: Within 180 days after purchase from November 1st (depending on the item)
End of return policy: Most items eligible for returns under the 180 day policy can be returned with or without a receipt. Exceptions are high-end electronics, watches, and beauty products during the holiday season.Electrical appliances and watches purchased later November 1st can be returned by January 31st Cosmetics must be new or well used. Both categories require a receipt or a valid account/bid search. Please check the rest of our return policy for more information.
More information: Kohl’s may be able to assist you in locating the original purchase to process your refund. If Kohl’s cannot locate your item, you may still be able to return the item as an unclaimed return.
Purchase date: Within 90 days of purchase (with exceptions)
End of return policy: 30 to 90 days
More information: For more information on what you can return, please review our full policy here. Items that cannot be returned are:
- Gift cards and store credit
- Whole house and stationary generator
- utility trailer
- Cut flowers and flower arrangements
- labor, delivery and/or installation services
- Product samples (paints, flooring, fabrics, wallpapers)
- custom products
Purchase date:November 13th to December 24th
End of return policy: January 23rd
More information: During the holiday season, Staples is extending its usual 14-day electronics and furniture return policy. All shoppers can return products purchased as gifts. Returns using a gift receipt are subject to Staples’ Return Policy and are limited to store credit only. The barcode on the receipt must be intact and readable in order for the return to be processed.
Purchase date: From October 6th to December 25th (refund period starts December 26th), electronics and entertainment items.
End of return policy: January 8th, January 9th, January 24th (depending on the product)
More information: All electronics and entertainment items (except Apple products) must be returned by January 24th. All Apple products (except mobile phones) must be returned by January 9th. 8.
Purchase date: Within 90 days after purchase from October 3rd
End of return policy: January 31st
More information: Shipping and handling charges are non-refundable. Items purchased in store must be returned to the store. You can also return items purchased online by mail or in store. Please read the details of this policy.
Purchase date: After October 15th
End of return policy: January 15th
More information: Original or gift receipt required. See our full policy for more information.
Purchase date:October 1st to December 24th
End of return policy: January 14th (or whichever is later allowed by policy).
More information: Items returned to the store have a faster refund processing time. Items returned with the original register receipt, electronic receipt, packing slip, or order confirmation follow these guidelines.
Purchase date:October 28th to December 2nd
End of return policy: January 31st
More Information: Sephora offers an extended period of store credit in the form of Sephora merchandise credits for in-store exchanges, in-store returns, and online credits for mail-in returns.All subsequent purchases December 2 Follow our normal return policy guidelines.