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Apple Store extends holiday return window for purchases made between Nov 6 and Dec 25
Key points
- Extended return window: Nov 6, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027.
- Applies to products purchased between Nov 6 and Dec 25.
- Excludes carrier-financed iPhones/iPads and specific software/gift cards.
- Standard 14-day policy applies after Dec 25, 2026.
Extended Holiday Return Policy Activated
Apple has initiated its annual extended return policy for the holiday shopping season. Purchases made through the Apple Store Online starting November 6, 2026, and continuing until December 25, 2026, are now eligible for returns until January 8, 2027.
Policy Details and Exclusions
This extended return period applies to most products sold online. However, certain items remain ineligible for return, including opened software, electronic software downloads, software upgrades, Apple Gift Cards, and Apple Developer products. Additionally, carrier-financed iPhone purchases with T-Mobile or Verizon, and iPad purchases financed with Verizon, are subject to the standard return policy and do not qualify for the extension.
Impact on Holiday Shopping
The extended return window addresses the typical 14-day return policy, which would be impractical for holiday gifts. By extending the return period, Apple allows customers to purchase gifts without the return window expiring before the holidays conclude, offering greater convenience for gift recipients.
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Reporting from
Apple has activated its extended holiday return policy for products purchased from the Apple Store Online between November 6, 2026, and December 25, 2026. These items are eligible for return until January 8, 2027, providing customers more flexibility for holiday gift purchases.