Quick answer: most items can be returned to Burlington within 30 days. 2 exceptions below can shorten or change that.
Free shipping: Not listed · Returns: 30 days
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We read Burlington's policy pages ourselves and last checked them on October 13, 2026. Every rule below links to its source.
Burlington return policy at a glance
| What you bought | Return rule |
|---|---|
| Most items | 30 days |
| Receipted returns after 30 days | Merchandise credit, less service fees |
| Layaway deposits and payments | Merchandise credit, less service fees |
How returns work at Burlington
- Return new, unused, unwashed items in original packaging within 30 days of purchase with the original receipt for a refund to your original payment.
- Without a receipt you need a photo ID and get merchandise credit at the lowest selling price.
- Every return goes through a third-party verification, and Burlington may limit or refuse refunds.
- The return policy page does not cover online orders; contact Burlington Customer Support for those.
Can you return to Burlington without a receipt?
Return new, unused, unwashed items in original packaging within 30 days of purchase with the original receipt for a refund to your original payment.
See how other stores handle it in our no-receipt returns guide.
Free shipping at Burlington
We could not confirm Burlington's free shipping rules on its own pages, so we have left them out rather than guess. Compare the stores we could check on our free shipping minimums page.
How Burlington compares
Burlington's standard 30-day window is right at the middle of the 229 stores we track with a fixed window (the median is 30 days). See every store side by side in our return window comparison.
Other off-price stores:
- Nordstrom Rack return policy: 40 days, shipping free at $89
- HomeGoods return policy: 30 days, shipping not listed
- T.J.Maxx return policy: 40 days, shipping free at $89 with a promo code
- Marshalls return policy: 40 days, shipping free at $89 with a promo code
Sources
We took every rule on this page from Burlington's own website and checked it on October 13, 2026. Policies change, sometimes without notice, so confirm on Burlington's site before you rely on a deadline.
Spotted a change? Tell us and we will recheck it. Past changes are in our policy change log.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you have to return something to Burlington?
30 days for most items. Exceptions include: Receipted returns after 30 days: merchandise credit, less service fees; Layaway deposits and payments: merchandise credit, less service fees.
Can you return to Burlington without a receipt?
Return new, unused, unwashed items in original packaging within 30 days of purchase with the original receipt for a refund to your original payment.
Does Burlington extend returns for the holidays?
The Burlington policy pages we checked on October 13, 2026 do not mention an extended holiday return window.
