Overview
- Most in-store and online items bought Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 qualify for returns through Jan. 31, 2026.
- Exceptions include wireless phones, protection plans, major appliances, Dyson products, food and beverages, and select seasonal or luxury goods.
- Items sold through Walmart Marketplace may follow seller-set rules, so eligibility and deadlines can vary by merchant.
- Walmart’s baseline policy still allows 90 days for most returns outside the holiday window, with shorter periods for consumer electronics and wireless phones.
- Major chains are making similar seasonal adjustments, with the National Retail Federation citing heavy winter return volumes and Target outlining its own updated timelines.