Decathlon returns: how many days? Deadlines by country (2026)

Country	Store return period	Counted	Free returns	Legal minimum
Belgium	365 days	from purchase	yes	14 days
France	30 days	from purchase	yes	14 days
Germany	30 days	from purchase	yes	14 days
Italy	365 days	from delivery	yes	14 days
Netherlands	365 days	from delivery	yes	14 days
Spain	30 days	from purchase	yes	14 days
Switzerland	30 days	from purchase	depends on the order	no legal right
United Kingdom	30 days	from purchase	depends on the order	14 days

The store's return period is a voluntary promise. If the item is faulty, the legal guarantee still applies after the return period has ended.

Frequently asked questions

How long can I return items to Decathlon?

Decathlon gives you 365 days in Belgium, in Italy and in the Netherlands. Decathlon gives you 30 days in the other countries in the table.

When does the Decathlon return period start?

The period counts from delivery in Italy and in the Netherlands. The period counts from purchase in the other countries in the table.

Are returns to Decathlon free?

Whether returns are free in Switzerland and in the United Kingdom depends on the order: check the cost before you send the item back. Returns are free in the other countries in the table.

Do I also have a legal right of withdrawal for online orders from Decathlon?

For orders in Switzerland there is no legal right of withdrawal: only Decathlon's own conditions apply. For online orders in the other countries in the table, the law gives you at least 14 days to withdraw without giving a reason, whatever Decathlon's own period says.

What if the item turns out to be faulty after the return period?

Then the legal guarantee applies: Decathlon's return period does not shorten it. It lasts 3 years in Spain. It lasts 6 years in the United Kingdom. It lasts 2 years in the other countries in the table. The seller may limit it in its terms in Switzerland.

General information without any warranty of accuracy, completeness or timeliness, not legal advice. Always check the law of your country and the seller's conditions yourself: you alone are responsible for the decisions you take. Kumbak accepts no liability for errors, to the extent permitted by law.

Sources

Policy read on 2026-11-04. Stores change their conditions: check the current ones on the store's site.