Holiday Return Policies 2026: Walmart, Target & Kohl’s

Walmart: January 31 for Most Holiday Purchases

Most eligible items bought from October 1 through December 31, 2026, can be returned through January 31, 2027. Wireless phones, major appliances and some Dyson products are among the items that may have different rules. On Walmart.com, the seller and the item’s own return terms are worth checking before checkout.

Target: January 8 or 24 for Eligible Items

For qualifying purchases made November 1 through December 24, 2026, the extended return window starts December 26. Most eligible electronics, entertainment items and Target Plus items are due back by January 24, 2027. Apple and Beats products, plus unlocked and prepaid phones, are due back by January 8, 2027. Most items sold by Target already have a standard 90-day return window.

Kohl’s: January 31, Even for Eligible Electronics

Eligible Kohl’s merchandise bought October 4 through December 30, 2026, can be returned through January 31, 2027. That includes premium electronics and watches. Sephora at Kohl’s has a separate policy, so the date on the receipt matters for beauty gifts.

A Gift Receipt Makes an Exchange Easier

A gift receipt lets the recipient handle a return without asking what the gift cost. At Walmart, a gift receipt can be used for an exchange or a refund, including to a Walmart Gift Card. At Target, a gift receipt or packing slip typically gets the recipient a Target GiftCard. At Kohl’s, a gift receipt can be used for an exchange. Without a receipt, an eligible Kohl’s return may be valued at the lowest discounted price over the previous 13 weeks.

For gifts bought early, a good habit is to tuck the gift receipt into the box and keep a photo of the original. For electronics or an order from a marketplace seller, the return deadline is worth saving along with it.