Costco Holiday Return Policy: What's Different in December?
Learn what Costco accepts in December, which electronics face 90 days, and how to time holiday returns.
Nothing is different for most Costco returns in December. The warehouse uses its standard year-round rules through the holiday season. Most gifts have no set return deadline.
A shorter clock applies to electronics and a few restricted products.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 02, 2026.
What stays the same for holiday gifts?
Costco Customer Service states in its returns answer that it refunds the purchase price when members are dissatisfied with most products. That policy continues in December with no separate holiday extension. Gift buyers gain flexibility.
Recipients can return most clothing, toys, decor, and household goods after Christmas without a late-January cutoff. Keep the receipt or order number to speed the counter visit.
Which electronics face a 90-day limit?
Costco Customer Service lists in the same returns answer a 90-day limit from receipt for these products. The limit covers entertainment, computing, and imaging gear bought as gifts. The clock starts at delivery or pickup, not Christmas morning.
An October laptop given in December nears the end of its window in January. Save delivery emails and receipts with the gift record.
- Televisions, projectors, and major appliances
- Computers, tablets, and smart wearables
- Cameras, drones, camcorders, MP3 players, and cell phones
What other limits should gift buyers know?
Diamonds of 1.00 ct or larger need original paperwork. Cigarettes, alcohol where prohibited by law, gift cards, tickets, and custom-made items face exclusions or legal limits. Costco Customer Service explains in its membership answer that members can cancel and receive a refund of the membership fee at any time if dissatisfied.
That refund stands apart from product returns. Check paperwork before wrapping jewelry or ordering custom items. Those limits apply in December just as in other months.
Can you return items on Christmas Day?
No in-person return is possible on Dec. 25. Costco Business Centre notes in its 2026 closure schedule that warehouses close on Christmas Day.
Plan around that closure. Finish exchanges before Dec. 25 or wait until reopening.
Verify local warehouse hours, because surrounding days can run short.