Holiday Return Deadlines 2026: Walmart, Macy's, TJ Maxx, Gap & More
By ReturnClerk · Verified Oct 31, 2026 against 9 official sources · next review Nov 15, 2026 · Report a change
Quick answer
Several big retailers stretch their return windows for gifts: Walmart and Macy's accept most holiday purchases until January 31 12, Sephora until January 31, 2027 for purchases from October 30, 2026 3, Gap until January 15 (or 30 days, whichever is later) 4 and lululemon until January 23 5. TJ Maxx and Marshalls take back purchases made October 4–December 24, 2026 through January 25, 2027 in stores and February 4, 2027 for online orders 89. The purchase dates that qualify differ by store, and each retailer lists exceptions.
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Bought gifts early? Most of the stores below give you extra time to return holiday purchases – but the qualifying purchase dates start anywhere from October to November, and the return-by dates range from mid-January to early February. Here are the deadlines exactly as each retailer publishes them. We update this page as more stores post their holiday terms.
Holiday return deadlines at a glance
| Store | Purchases made | Return by | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | October 1 – December 31 | January 31 1 | Exceptions may include wireless phones, protection plans, major appliances, Dyson products, select seasonal and luxury goods 1 |
| Macy's | October 5 – December 31, 2026 | January 31, 2027 2 | Dyson and Mac Duggal items keep a 30-day window 2 |
| Sephora | October 30 – December 31, 2026 | January 31, 2027 3 | Extended-period returns get an exchange or store/online credit 3 |
| Gap | October 15 – December 24 | January 15 (or 30 days, whichever is later) 4 | Proof of purchase required; third-party seller items excluded 4 |
| lululemon | October 13 – December 24 | January 23 5 | Still subject to the full return policy 5 |
| TJ Maxx | October 4 – December 24, 2026 | January 25, 2027 in stores; February 4, 2027 online 8 | Holiday gift returns with a receipt get store credit 8 |
| Marshalls | October 4 – December 24, 2026 | January 25, 2027 in stores; February 4, 2027 online 9 | Holiday gift returns with a receipt get store credit 9 |
| Target | November 1 – December 24, 2026 | Extended window for electronics & entertainment 6 | Applies to electronics and entertainment, incl. Apple & Beats and most Target Plus items 6 |
Walmart's, Gap's and lululemon's pages state the dates without a year 145; we read them as applying to the current holiday season and will re-check them in November.
Walmart
Most items purchased in store or online from October 1 through December 31 can be returned until January 31 1. Walmart notes that exceptions may apply – for example wireless phones, protection plans, major appliances, Dyson products and select seasonal and luxury goods 1. For the full rules, see our Walmart return policy guide.
Macy's
Macy's extends returns for most merchandise bought at Macy's or macys.com from October 5, 2026 to December 31, 2026 until January 31, 2027 2. Items sold by Dyson and Mac Duggal are excluded and stay on a 30-day window from purchase 2.
Sephora
For in-store and Sephora.com purchases made from Friday, October 30, 2026 through Thursday, December 31, 2026, Sephora offers an extended holiday return period 3. Return or exchange by Sunday, January 31, 2027, and you can get an in-store exchange, a Sephora merchandise credit for in-store returns, or online credit for Sephora.com mail returns 3. If you return within 30 days of purchase with a receipt, an approved return is refunded to the original form of payment, except PayPal online purchases 3.
Gap
Items bought online or in stores between October 15 and December 24 can be returned through January 15 of the following year, or within 30 days of delivery (online) or purchase (in store), whichever is later 4. You need proof of purchase, and items shipped and sold by third-party sellers don't qualify 4. More in our Gap return policy guide.
lululemon
Purchases made between October 13 and December 24 can be returned or exchanged until January 23, and holiday returns still follow lululemon's full return policy 5. See the lululemon return policy guide for condition rules.
TJ Maxx and Marshalls
The two TJX chains publish the same holiday terms. Purchases made between October 4 and December 24, 2026 can be returned through January 25, 2027 if you bought in a store, or through February 4, 2027 if you ordered online 89. Their normal return policy applies again to purchases made from December 26, 2026, and holiday gift returns with a receipt receive store credit 89. Returns don't cross between the two chains – see our TJ Maxx and Marshalls guides for the full rules.
Target
Target's holiday help page says electronics and entertainment purchased November 1 through December 24, 2026 – including Apple and Beats products and most Target Plus items – get an extended return window 6. The help page we captured doesn't list the final return date, so check Target's holiday return page before the deadline. Target also offers a holiday price match: buy from November 1, and if the price goes lower at Target on or before December 24, 2026, you can request a price match 6. Details are in our Target price match guide.
HomeGoods: dates not posted yet
When we checked HomeGoods' returns page on October 31, 2026, it still listed the previous season: purchases between October 5, 2025 and December 24, 2025 returnable through January 24, 2026 7. We'll add this year's dates once HomeGoods publishes them.
Tips for holiday returns
- Ask for gift receipts at checkout; several stores refund gifts differently from regular purchases.
- Note the purchase window, not just the return-by date – a gift bought before the window starts follows the normal policy.
- Keep proof of purchase; Gap, for example, requires it for extended holiday returns 4.
All holiday return deadlines (32 stores)
Each row is quoted from the store guide it links to, which cites the retailer's official page.
| Return by | Store | Rule (from the store guide) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5 | boohoo | Orders from Oct 29, 2026 returnable until Jan 5, 2027 |
| Jan 15 | Athleta | Bought Oct 15–Dec 24: Returnable through January 15, or 30 days if later |
| Jan 15 | Best Buy | Jan. 15, 2027 for purchases made Oct. 30 – Dec. 31 |
| Jan 15 | Dell | Bought Nov 1–Dec 29: Returnable until Jan 15, 2027 or 30 days from delivery, whichever is later |
| Jan 15 | Old Navy | Bought Oct 15–Dec 24: Returnable through January 15 or 30 days, whichever is later |
| Jan 23 | Lululemon | Bought Oct 13–Dec 24: Returnable or exchangeable until January 23 |
| Jan 24 | Kay Jewelers | 10/20/2026 to 12/24/2026 purchases returnable through 1/24/2027 |
| Jan 24 | Pandora | Bought from Nov. 2, 2026: returnable through Jan. 24, 2027 |
| Jan 24 | Zales | 10/20/2026 to 12/24/2026 purchases returnable through 1/24/2027 |
| Jan 25 | Coach | Bought Oct. 28 to Dec. 25, 2026: return through Jan. 25, 2027 |
| Jan 25 | Marshalls | Stores: Bought Oct 4–Dec 24 → return by Jan 25, 2027 (stores) or Feb 4, 2027 (online) |
| Jan 25 | TJ Maxx | Store purchases: Bought Oct 4–Dec 24 → return by Jan 25, 2027 |
| Jan 27 | Lenovo | Orders Nov. 2 – Dec. 13 returnable through Jan. 27, 2027 |
| Jan 30 | Victoria's Secret | Bought Oct 28–Dec 24, 2026: Returnable until January 30, 2027 |
| Jan 31 | Barnes & Noble | Bought Nov 1–Dec 31: Returnable through January 31, 2027 |
| Jan 31 | Bed Bath & Beyond | Bought Nov 1–Dec 31: 30 days from delivery or January 31, whichever is later |
| Jan 31 | Best Buy | Paid members: Jan. 31, 2027 for purchases made Oct. 30 – Dec. 3, 2026 |
| Jan 31 | Calvin Klein | Bought Oct. 22 – Dec. 24, 2026: returnable through Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Jan 31 | Gymshark | Bought Nov 1, 2026–Jan 1, 2027: returnable until Jan 31, 2027 |
| Jan 31 | Macy's | Most purchases Oct 5–Dec 31, 2026 returnable until January 31, 2027; Dyson and Mac Duggal excluded |
| Jan 31 | Merrell | October 1 to December 31, 2026 orders: return by January 31, 2027 |
| Jan 31 | NOBULL | Nov 1 – Dec 31 purchases returnable through January 31, 2027 |
| Jan 31 | Ollie's Bargain Outlet | Bought through Dec. 31st, return by Jan. 31st with receipt |
| Jan 31 | Overstock | Bought Nov 1–Dec 31: Start the return within 30 days of delivery or by January 31, whichever is later |
| Jan 31 | Primark | Bought on/after Oct 14, 2026: Returnable until January 31, 2027 |
| Jan 31 | Sephora | Bought Oct 30–Dec 31, 2026: Exchange or credit if returned by January 31, 2027 |
| Jan 31 | Ted Baker | Orders Nov. 1 to Dec. 21, 2026 returnable through Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Jan 31 | Tommy Hilfiger | Bought Oct. 22–Dec. 24, 2026: returnable through Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Jan 31 | TUMI | Bought 10/28/2026-12/31/2026: return by 1/31/2027 |
| Jan 31 | Ulta Beauty | Bought Nov. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026: returnable through Jan. 31, 2027 |
| Jan 31 | Walmart | Bought Oct 1–Dec 31: Most returnable until January 31 |
| Feb 1 | American Eagle | Bought on or after Oct. 23: Returnable through Feb. 1, 2027, or 60 days from purchase, whichever is later |
| Feb 1 | SKIMS | Orders Oct 29 to Dec 31, 2026 returnable through Feb 1, 2027 |
| Feb 4 | Marshalls | Online: Bought Oct 4–Dec 24 → return by Jan 25, 2027 (stores) or Feb 4, 2027 (online) |
| Feb 4 | TJ Maxx | Online orders: Bought Oct 4–Dec 24 → return by Feb 4, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
Which store gives the longest holiday return window?
Among the dates posted so far, TJ Maxx and Marshalls online orders have the latest deadline: purchases made October 4–December 24, 2026 can be returned through February 4, 2027 89. Walmart and Macy's both run their holiday purchase window through December 31 and accept those returns until January 31 12. Sephora's window also runs through December 31, 2026, with returns or exchanges accepted through January 31, 2027 3.
Do holiday return extensions apply to everything?
Do I get cash back on a holiday return?
It depends on the store and timing. Sephora, for example, gives exchanges or store/online credit for extended-period returns, while approved returns within 30 days of purchase with a receipt go back to the original form of payment 3. Check each store's guide for its refund rules.
What about Target's holiday returns?
Target says purchases of electronics and entertainment – including Apple and Beats products and most Target Plus items – made November 1 through December 24, 2026 get an extended return window 6. Target also runs a holiday price match for purchases from November 1 that drop in price at Target on or before December 24, 2026 6.
Sources
- 1Walmart Policies and Guidelines – Return PolicyWalmart Corporate, text captured Oct 30, 2026
- 2Macy's Holiday 2026 Return PolicyMacy's Customer Service, text captured Oct 30, 2026
- 3Returns & ExchangesSephora, text captured Oct 30, 2026
- 4Return Policy FAQGap, text captured Oct 30, 2026
- 5Return Policylululemon, text captured Oct 30, 2026
- 6Holiday Help: FAQsTarget Help, text captured Oct 30, 2026
- 7ReturnsHomeGoods, text captured Oct 30, 2026
- 8Returns – holiday return policyTJ Maxx (tjmaxx.tjx.com), text captured Oct 31, 2026
- 9Returns – holiday return policyMarshalls (marshalls.com), text captured Oct 31, 2026
Verified Oct 31, 2026 against 9 official sources. Next review Nov 15, 2026.
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