No sign yet appears of Apple’s annual gift guide. But the iPhone giant has officially extended its holiday return period for most purchases. So the holidays have officially begun! Each year Apple gives purchasers and giftees a little more time than usual to return items.
The bottom line: “Eligible products at the Apple Store Online that are received between November 8, 2024 and December 25, 2024, may be returned through January 8, 2025,” Apple said on its website.
Apple extends holiday return period for product purchasers and gift recipients
Apple’s Standard Return Policy — which includes a 2-week return period — usually gets a bit of a Christmas goose around this time of year. Of course that’s because the iPhone giant must prepare for a busy holiday shopping season.
So whether you bought an Apple product or received one as a gift starting Friday, you get some more time to deal with a return if necessary. You can return it as late as January 8, 2025. And it will be credited as a normal return for refund or credit.
Of course, some exceptions apply. So read the details below from Apple carefully, as well as further notes on its website.
More holiday return details from Apple:
- Eligible products at the Apple Store Online that are received between November 8, 2024 and December 25, 2024, may be returned through January 8, 2025.
- Please note that all other terms and conditions provided in the Apple Store Online Sales and Refunds Policy are still applicable with respect to such products purchased.
- iPhone purchases that are carrier-financed with T-Mobile or Verizon are not eligible and are subject to standard return policy.
- All purchases made after December 25, 2024 are subject to the Standard Return Policy.
Note the policy page above includes a section for those who receive Apple products as gifts. It links to instructions on how to proceed with a return. The process differs from the one for people who make the purchase directly.
