Christmas shopping return dates revealed at all the major high street shops including B&M, Primark and ASOS

MAJOR retailers including B&M, Primark and ASOS have all revealed their return dates for orders made ahead of Christmas.

Most brands have a 30-day return policy on products bought in-store and online.

But this is often extended over Christmas to give shoppers time to swap unwanted gifts and put less strain on staff over a busy period.

Bear in mind, that return policies can vary from retailer to retailer.

Under usual policies, where you have a receipt, most retailers will give you a full refund – on card if that’s how you are paid or by cash.

If you have a gift receipt then you will usually be given a credit note.

Where you bought the items – so either online or in-store – can also have an impact on how you are refunded.

We have rounded up all the major retailers’ return policies over the festive period.

DUNELM

The homeware and DIY has extended its return policy for shoppers who anything purchased from November 1 until Christmas Eve.

Anything bought within this time frame can be returned up until January 31.

You will have proof of purchase to get the refund.

ASOS

If you want to make a return on the online shopping you have until January 13.

However, it only applies to orders made between November 18 and December 16.

Purchases made after this date, have 28 days to make a return – which is Asos‘s standard return policy.

B&M

Bargain discounter B&M said customers buying any Christmas item in-store from November 3 have until January 31, 2025 to return it.

The retailer said proof of purchase, like a receipt, will need to be provided.

Lidl

German discounter Lidl said any non-food products bought from November 4 can be returned up until January 6, 2025.

After January 6, its standard 30-day returns policy will apply.

M&S

M&S has boosted the length of time shoppers can return any unwanted products over the Christmas period.

Any purchases made online or in-store between October 10 and December 24 can be returned up until January 26, 2025.

For any purchases made from December 25 onwards, M&S’ normal refund policy will apply.

M&S said the tweaked Christmas returns policy does not apply to sale items.

Tesco

Tesco is extending its normal 30-day returns policy to any gifts purchased between October 1 and December 24.

Any purchases made between this period can be returned up until January 31, 2025.

The retailer said the extended policy applies to any products bought via Grocery Home Shopping and Marketplace.

Primark

Primark said any items bought between October 15 and January 3, 2025, can be returned up until January 31, 2025.

The retailer said the returns date has been printed on all till receipts as a reminder to shoppers.

From January 3 next year, Primark will go back to its standard 28-day return and exchange policy.

JD SPORTS

The trendy trainer speicilast said it was relaxing its returns policy over the holidays.

Refunds can be made on items purchased items from November 1 and January 22.

However the group said it is unable to process refunds between Boxing Day and December 28.

You will need a valid proof of purchase.

SMYTHS TOYS

Items purchased from the September 2 can be returned until Janaury 31.

You need a receipt and the items must be unused, unopened, in its original condition and packaging.

H&M

Orders placed between October 10 all the way up to Christmas Day can be returned to January 31.

However, external brands and special collections are excluded from the extended return period.

Meanig customers have just 28 days to make a return.