Holiday return policies for 2016

Unfortunately, not all gifts are a hit.

If you get a present this holiday season that's too small, too big or just not your taste, make sure to return it on time to get something you do like.

Here's a list of standard and holiday return deadlines to keep on your radar as the holidays come and go.

Abercrombie & Fitch

• Standard return deadline: 60 days
• Holiday return deadline: 60 days

Ace Hardware

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days

Amazon

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 31 for orders placed November 1-December 31

American Girl

• Standard return deadline: Two years
• Holiday return deadline: Two years

American Eagle Outfitters

• Standard return deadline: No deadline
• Holiday return deadline: No deadline

Apple Store

• Standard return deadline: 14 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 8 for orders placed November 10-December 25

AT&T Wireless

• Standard return deadline: 14 days
• Holiday return deadline: 14 days

Babies R Us

• Standard return deadline: 90 days
• Holiday return deadline: 90 days

Banana Republic

• Standard return deadline: 45 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 31 for orders placed November 1-December 24 or within 30 days of delivery, whichever is later

Barnes & Noble

• Standard return deadline: 14 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 31 for orders placed November 14-December 31

Bath & Body Works

• Standard return deadline: No deadline
• Holiday return deadline: No deadline

Bed Bath & Beyond

• Standard return deadline: No deadline
• Holiday return deadline: No deadline

Best Buy

• Standard return deadline: 15 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 15 for orders placed October-December 31

Big Lots

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days

Bose

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days

Cabela's

• Standard return deadline: 90 days
• Holiday return deadline: 90 days

Cole Haan

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 16 for orders placed November 13-December 16

Columbia Sportswear

• Standard return deadline: 60 days
• Holiday return deadline: 60 days

Crate and Barrel

• Standard return deadline: 30 days for furniture and rugs; 90 days for most other merchandise
• Holiday return deadlines: 30 days for furniture and rugs; 90 days for most other merchandise

Disney Store

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 18 for orders placed November 1-December 18

eBay

• Standard return deadline: Varies by seller
• Holiday return deadline: Varies by seller

Eddie Bauer

• Standard return deadline: No deadline
• Holiday return deadline: No deadline

Express

• Standard return deadline: 90 days
• Holiday return deadline: 90 days

Forever 21

• Standard return deadline: 30 days. Refunds are only available for online purchases returned by mail.
• Holiday return deadline: January 8 for orders placed November 14-January 8 or within 30 days of delivery, whichever is later. Refunds are only available for online purchases returned by mail.

Finish Line

• Standard return deadline: 45 days
• Holiday return deadline: February 15 for orders placed November 15-January 1

Foot Locker

• Standard return deadline: 90 days
• Holiday return deadline: 90 days

Free People

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 31 for orders placed November 1-December 24

GameStop

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days

Gap

• Standard return deadline: 45 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 15 for orders placed November 24-December 24 or within 45 days of delivery, whichever is later

Guess

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days

H&M

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days

HP

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 15 for orders placed November 1-December 25 or within 30 days of delivery, whichever is later

Home Depot

• Standard return deadline: 30 days for furniture and area rugs; 90 days for most merchandise
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days for furniture and area rugs; 90 days for most merchandise

JCPenney

• Standard return deadline: 30 days for furniture and appliances; 90 days for most other merchandise
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days for furniture and appliances; 90 days for most other merchandise

Kohl's

• Standard return deadline: 30 days for select electronics; no deadline for most other merchandise
• Holiday return deadline: January 31 for select electronics; no deadline for most merchandise

LEGO

• Standard return deadline: 90 days
• Holiday return deadline: 90 days

Lids

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days

L.L. Bean

• Standard return deadline: No deadline
• Holiday return deadline: No deadline

Lowe's

• Standard return deadline: 90 days
• Holiday return deadline: 90 days

Macy's

• Standard return deadline: One year
• Holiday return deadline: One year

Microsoft Store

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 31 for orders placed November 11-December 31

Neiman Marcus

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 15 for orders placed November 11-December 25 or within 30 days of delivery, whichever is later

Nordstrom

• Standard return deadline: No deadline
• Holiday return deadline: No deadline

Office Depot & OfficeMax

• Standard return deadline: No deadline for store brand items; 90 days for office supplies; 14 days for tech and furniture
• Holiday return deadline: January 14 for orders placed October 1-December 24 or as the policy allows, whichever is later

Old Navy

• Standard return deadline: 45 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 15 for orders placed November 1-December 24 or within 45 days of delivery, whichever is later

OtterBox

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days

Overstock.com

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 31 for orders placed November 1-December 31 or within 30 days of delivery, whichever is later

Patagonia

• Standard return deadline: No deadline
• Holiday return deadline: No deadline

Petco

• Standard return deadline: 60 days
• Holiday return deadline: 60 days

PetSmart

• Standard return deadline: 60 days
• Holiday return deadline: 60 days

Pottery Barn

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 31 for orders placed October 21-December 24

REEDS Jewelers

• Standard return deadline: Varies by item; 30 days for online orders
• Holiday return deadline: Varies by item; 30 days for online orders

Saks Fifth Avenue

• Standard return deadline: 30 days for furs, watches and jewelry, and to receive full purchase price on most other merchandise
• Holiday return deadline: January 15 for orders placed after October 3

Sam's Club

• Standard return deadline: 90 days for select electronics, games, movies, and music; no deadline for most other merchandise
• Holiday return deadline: 90 days for select electronics, games, movies, and music; no deadline for most other merchandise

Samsung

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days

Sears

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 31 on items with a 30 day return policy for orders placed November 1-December 24

Stein Mart

• Standard return deadline: 14 days for select electronics and furniture; no deadline for most other merchandise
• Holiday return deadline: 14 days for select electronics and furniture; no deadline for most other merchandise

Target

• Standard return deadline: 30 days for select electronics and entertainment; 90 days for most other merchandise
• Holiday return deadline: December 25 for select electronic and entertainment orders placed November 11-December 25; no deadline for most other merchandise

The North Face

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 31 for orders placed November 1-December 31

Toys R Us

• Standard return deadline: 90 days
• Holiday return deadline: 90 days

UGG Australia

• Standard return deadline: 30 days
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days

Ulta

• Standard return deadline: 60 days
• Holiday return deadline: 60 days

Verizon

• Standard return deadline: 14 days
• Holiday return deadline: January 14 for orders placed November 24-December 31

Victoria's Secret

• Standard return deadline: 90 days
• Holiday return deadline: 90 days

Walmart

• Standard return deadline: 15 days for select electronics; 90 days for most merchandise
• Holiday return deadline: January 10 for items with a 15 day return policy and January 25 for items with a 30 day policy for orders placed November 1-December 31

Williams-Sonoma

• Standard return deadline: 30 days for most merchandise
• Holiday return deadline: 30 days for most merchandise