depends on the country you are in. In the US it is only max 14 days and regardless of what you may have recorded they will only go by what is in writing https://www.apple.com/shop/help/returns_refund Answer from cliffr39 on reddit.com
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/iphone › in your experience, will apple stores will accept returns for 30 days?
r/iphone on Reddit: In your experience, will Apple Stores will accept returns for 30 days?
September 12, 2025 -

Spoke with an Apple customer service rep who said that an in-store purchase can be returned for up to 30 days with no issue and that every Apple Store would honor this.

I purchased an iPhone 16 Pro a couple weeks ago just to try out the smaller size before I decided which 17 Pro to order (been using the Max for years). I totally forgot that the phones are only available for pre-order at first though, so needed a little extra time on my current device. I’ll return it after I switch everything over from the new one.

Either way I’m fine because I have the recorded call confirming I’m good. Just curious about everyone else’s experience.

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MacRumors
forums.macrumors.com › apple services › apple, inc and tech industry
Apple Extended Holiday Return 2025 | MacRumors Forums
November 2, 2025 - Checked around Halloween but  didn’t mention Christmas return policy but I checked again today there isn’t any mention of it nor on Apple Store app · Find out how you can return an item, how long the refund process takes, what to do if your invoice is not with your order, and much more. www.apple.com Wait until like around Veterans Day they should update it and also show the holiday Apple gift giving guide on the website.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 255823957
Does the Apple Holiday Return policy go b… - Apple Community
So if the product is received before the holiday return period starts, assuming that they do one again this year, then the extended return will probably not apply. However, Apple has not to my knowledged announced a holiday return policy for this year yet, so their terms may change.
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MacRumors
macrumors.com › 2025 › 11 › 12 › apples-extended-return-policy-2025
Apple's Extended Return Policy Now in Effect for 2025 Holiday Season - MacRumors
1 month ago - In the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and many other countries, most products purchased between November 12 and December 25 of this year may be returned through January 8, 2026, according to Apple's website.
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AppleInsider
appleinsider.com › articles › 25 › 11 › 13 › apple-stores-extend-return-policy-into-january-for-holiday-buyers
Apple Stores extend return policy into January for holiday buyers
1 month ago - Alongside its redressing of the Apple Store with Christmas decorations, it has introduced this temporary extensions specifically for the holiday season. The new returns policy started on November 12, 2025.
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9to5Mac
9to5mac.com › 2025 › 11 › 12 › apple-store-now-offers-extended-holiday-returns-for-all-products
Apple Store now offers extended holiday returns for all products - 9to5Mac
1 month ago - All purchases made after December 25, 2025 are subject to the Standard Return Policy. Normally, Apple Store purchases offer a 14-day window for returns. But during the holiday season, Apple institutes a much longer return period.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/mobiles › apple store now offers extended holiday returns for all products
r/mobiles on Reddit: Apple Store now offers extended holiday returns for all products
1 month ago - Apple's Holiday Extended Return Policy Now in Effect: Orders from November 8 and December 25, 2024 may be returned through January 8, 2025
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The Mac Observer
macobserver.com › home › apple extends return deadline for holiday 2025 purchases
Apple Extends Return Deadline for Holiday 2025 Purchases
1 month ago - According to Apple’s website, the extended window applies to most purchases received between November 12 and December 25, 2025. However, iPhones financed through carriers like T-Mobile or Verizon follow the standard policy.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/apple › what's the holiday return policy on apple refurbished products (imac)?
r/apple on Reddit: What's the holiday return policy on apple refurbished products (iMac)?
November 21, 2018 - Apple's Holiday Extended Return Policy Now in Effect: Orders from November 12 and December 25, 2025 may be returned through January 8, 2026
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iDrop News
idropnews.com › news › apple-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-extended-return-policy › 255438
Apple Kicks off Holiday Season with Extended Return Policy
1 month ago - Apple is kicking off its 2025 holiday season a little later than usual this year, but it’s once again offering its extended “try-before-you-buy” return policy in addition to the usual Holiday Gift Guides and decked-out retail stores.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/macbookpro › does anyone know if apple will extend holiday return dates again this year?
r/macbookpro on Reddit: Does anyone know if Apple will extend holiday return dates again this year?
November 30, 2023 -

Hey everyone,

I’m planning to get an M4 MacBook for my partner using my recent tax return. She’s starting her studies soon and wants to try out macOS, but there’s a chance she might not adapt to it. I’ve noticed that, over the past several years, Apple has extended its return window during the holiday season, typically covering purchases from early November to late December and allowing returns until early January.

Does anyone know if they’re planning to offer this extended return period again this year? It would give us some extra peace of mind in case she finds macOS isn’t the right fit. I want to get it soon, but I’d ideally like to buy it knowing that we have more than the usual 14 days to decide given she won't be able to open it until December.

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Reddit
reddit.com › r/mac › apple return policy
r/mac on Reddit: Apple return policy
July 30, 2024 -

I initiated a return for a macbook air I bought 12 days ago. It would be the 14th day since I bought it on November 6. But it says on the return page, "Print a free return shipping label and send this item back to Apple by November 18, 2024."

Does it mean I can sent it on or before that date? Or does it mean apple has to receive it by that time?

I ordered a mac mini m4 pro instead, but it's gonna take a a whole month before I receive it. It would be nice if I could use this mac for a few more days before the mac mini arrives.

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Apple
apple.com › help › returns & refunds
Returns & Refunds - Shopping Help - Apple
Find out how you can return an item, how long the refund process takes, what to do if your invoice is not with your order, and much more.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/macbookpro › fyi: do not buy any apple products until the 31st
r/macbookpro on Reddit: FYI: Do not buy any Apple products until the 31st
January 20, 2023 -

Do not buy any Apple products until the 31st. Apple has all but confirmed they will be releasing their first M3 devices soon and will be announcing it this coming Monday. Rumors have claimed the M3 Max will have 12P+4E cores which would be a massive jump over the current M2 line. No one knows for sure what is actually going to be released, but it's better to wait at this point to be safe.

*Update: They announced M3 iMac, and new M3 Pro & Max 14 & 16in MacBook Pros and also discontinued the 13in MacBook Pro.

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iGeeksBlog
igeeksblog.com › home › news › apple extends 2025 holiday return deadline to january 8, 2026
Apple Extends 2025 Holiday Return Deadline to January 8, 2026 – iGeeksBlog
1 month ago - This change aligns with Apple’s tradition of welcoming the holiday season with aesthetic updates and shopping-friendly policies. This extended return window could motivate buyers to start their holiday shopping earlier, minimizing panic over unwanted gifts come December. ... Share on Reddit Share on Facebook Share on X (Twitter) Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp