Barnes & Noble Return Policy
Editor-verified return-policy details for Barnes & Noble — last verified Apr 17, 2026.
Standard return policy30 days left on a purchase made today
Policy at a glance
- Return window
- 30 days
- Window (days)
- 30 days
- Free returns
- Yes (in-store)
- Return shipping cost
- Customer pays mail shipping
- Restocking fee
- None
- Holiday extension
- Yes - Nov 1 to Dec 31 through Jan 31
- Holiday purchase window
- Nov 1, 2001 → Dec 31, 2001
- Holiday return deadline
- Jan 31, 2001
- Non-returnable items
- NOOK devices 14 days, digital content, opened music/DVD/software (exchange only), textbook rentals
- Time-bomb items
- NOOK 14 days, textbook rental return date fixed
- Category
- Books
Frequently asked questions
What is Barnes & Noble's return window?
30 days
Does Barnes & Noble offer free returns?
Yes (in-store)
How much does Barnes & Noble charge for return shipping?
Customer pays mail shipping
Does Barnes & Noble charge a restocking fee?
None
Does Barnes & Noble extend its return window for the holidays?
Yes - Nov 1 to Dec 31 through Jan 31
What items cannot be returned to Barnes & Noble?
NOOK devices 14 days, digital content, opened music/DVD/software (exchange only), textbook rentals
Also known as
barnesandnoble.combarnes and noblebnnook
Return-policy data is sourced from Barnes & Noble’s public customer-service pages and editor-verified by the Thrifle team. Policies can change at any time — always confirm on Barnes & Noble’s official site before purchase.