Apple’s extended return policy went into effect today for the 2026 holiday shopping season. The policy applies to most products sold by Apple online and in its stores, with a few exceptions, including some carrier-financed iPhones and iPads. In the U. S. , Canada, the U. K. , Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and many other countries, most products purchased between November 6 and December 25 of this year may be returned through January 8, 2027, according to Apple’s website . All purchases made after December 25 in those countries are subject to Apple’s standard 14-day return policy (15 days in Canada)…