Return Deadline Calculator

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How it works

The last day is the start date plus the number of days in the return window. For example, a purchase on 10 December with a 30-day window gives 9 January. Some stores count the delivery date, some the purchase date, and some count the day of purchase as day one. If your store counts differently, move the start date by a day, or return early.

Things to check on the receipt or the store's page

• When the window starts: purchase date or delivery date.
• Whether the item must be unused and in its original packaging.
• Who pays for return shipping. Some stores charge a fee or a restocking fee.
• Exceptions: some categories, such as electronics, opened software or sale items, can have shorter windows or no returns.
• Holiday windows: some stores extend the window for holiday purchases. Check the exact date in the store's policy.

In the US, stores generally set their own return policies for change-of-mind returns, so the number of days varies by store. This tool does not know any store's policy. It only does the date sum for the window you enter.

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