2026 Tax Free Dates and Items List
We get the question “When is Tax Free Weekend 2026?” constantly.
To drive consumer spending during slower retail months (primarily July and August), many U.S. states temporarily suspend sales tax on qualifying items. These short windows are officially known as Sales Tax Holidays.
🚨 SALES TAX HOLIDAY 2026 ALERTS
Check your local municipality; some cities in states like Alabama and Mississippi may opt-out of the state holiday.
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✔ Verified & Updated for the 2026 Season
2026 Sales Tax Holidays by State
(Last Updated: February 2026)
Alabama
Back to School: July 17–19, 2026
Severe Weather: February 20–22, 2026
Arkansas
Back to School: August 1–2, 2026. Includes clothing ($100), accessories ($50), and school supplies.
Connecticut
Tax Free Week: August 16–22, 2026. Clothing and footwear under $100.
Florida
Back to School: August 1–31, 2026.
Severe Weather: February 21–23, 2026.
Iowa
Annual Holiday: August 7–8, 2026. Clothing and footwear under $100.
Maryland
Shop Maryland Energy: February 14–16, 2026.
Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week: August 9–15, 2026.
Mississippi
Sales Tax Holiday: July 10–12, 2026. Clothing and school supplies under $100.
Missouri
Back to School: August 7–9, 2026.
Ohio
Note: Ohio has cancelled its expanded sales tax holiday for August 2026.
Tennessee
Sales Tax Holiday: July 24–26, 2026. Apparel ($100), Computers ($1,500), and Supplies.
Texas
Emergency Prep: April 25–27, 2026.
Energy Star: May 23–25, 2026.
Back to School: August 7–9, 2026.
How Online Sales Are Handled
Major retailers like Amazon and Walmart automatically remove sales tax for qualifying items if your shipping address is in a participating state during the holiday window.
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