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- Receipt and valid government-issued photo ID required to return or exchange
- Full refund with proof of purchase for unopened (365 days) and opened (180 days) items
- Mattresses can be exchanged for another mattress once within 90 days, not refunded
Policy last checked Oct 8, 2026.
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IKEA's return policy, in plain English
- New, unopened items: 365 days from purchase
- Opened items: 180 days from purchase
- Mattresses (one-time exchange only): 90 days from purchase
Holiday shopping? Here's the 2026 deal
Not yet confirmed — check store.
The fine print
- Receipt and valid government-issued photo ID required to return or exchange
- Full refund with proof of purchase for unopened (365 days) and opened (180 days) items
- Mattresses can be exchanged for another mattress once within 90 days, not refunded
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Questions people ask about IKEA returns
How long do I have to return something to IKEA?
New, unopened items: 365 days from purchase.
Does IKEA extend returns for the 2026 holidays?
Not yet confirmed — check store.
Do some IKEA items have a different return window?
Opened items: 180 days from purchase. Mattresses (one-time exchange only): 90 days from purchase.
Do I need a receipt to return to IKEA?
Receipt and valid government-issued photo ID required to return or exchang. Full refund with proof of purchase for unopened (365 days) and opened (180 days) item.
Where is IKEA's official return policy?
On ikea.com: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/returns-claims/