Log each gift in ReturnDeadline with the exact last day from the receipt, add a note about who it is for and where the gift receipt is, and export the list to your calendar so nothing slips past while the decorations are still up.
How to track return deadlines
Type the item, the store and the price, set the purchase date and choose the return window printed on your receipt. If the receipt gives an exact last day instead, choose Exact date and enter it. ReturnDeadline shows the last day to return before you save, then adds the item to a list sorted by deadline. Each row shows how many days are left, turning amber in the final week and red in the last three days.
Click Add to calendar to download all open deadlines as a calendar file with a reminder two days before each one. When the item goes back, click Returned; it stays crossed out in the list so you can watch for the refund.
Tips for stress-free returns
Keep receipts together, or note in the item where the email receipt is. Leave tags on clothes and keep the original packaging for electronics until you are sure. Some stores count the window from delivery for online orders, and many shorten windows for electronics and opened items, so record the window from the actual receipt rather than memory. If a deadline falls on a holiday, return a day or two early.
Private by design
ReturnDeadline has no accounts and no server-side storage. Your purchases stay in this browser and are saved in local storage on this device only.
Frequently asked questions
Do holiday return windows really get longer?
Many retailers announce extended holiday return periods, often running into January, but terms differ. Check the receipt or the store’s announcement.
Can the person I gave it to return it?
Usually with a gift receipt. Note in ReturnDeadline where the gift receipt is kept.
Can I print the list?
Yes. Print shows a clean table of items, stores and last days.
Is ReturnDeadline free?
Yes. Tracking, calendar export, CSV export and printing are free with no sign-up.
Are my purchases stored online?
No. Your list is saved only in this browser on this device.