Alabama Tax Free Weekend 2026

Alabama Tax Free Weekend 2026 is projected for Friday, July 17th through Sunday, July 19th, 2026.

The Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2026 is projected for July 17–19, 2026, running from 12:01 a.m. Friday through midnight Sunday. Alabama’s holiday is one of the earliest in the country, giving shoppers a head start on back-to-school savings. The state’s 4% sales tax is waived on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers — with most counties and municipalities also participating.

Alabama Tax Free Weekend 2026 – Exempt Items

Clothing – $100 or less per item

Clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item are exempt. No limit on number of qualifying purchases.

Typically exempt: Athletic wear · Blouses · Boots · Coats · Dresses · Gloves · Hats · Jackets · Jeans · Pants · Shirts · Shoes · Sneakers · Socks · Sweaters · Underwear

Not exempt: Accessories (jewelry, handbags, watches) · Cleated athletic shoes · Costumes · Formal wear rentals · Protective equipment

School Supplies – $50 or less per item

Exempt: Art supplies · Backpacks (non-wheeled) · Binders · Calculators · Colored pencils · Crayons · Erasers · Folders · Glue · Highlighters · Notebooks · Paper · Pencils · Pens · Rulers · Scissors

Computers & Software – $750 or less

Personal computers and computer software priced at $750 or less qualify. Includes laptops, desktops, tablets, and bundled software. Must be for personal, non-commercial use.

Alabama Tax Free Weekend 2026 – Rules

  • Holiday runs July 17 (12:01 a.m.) through July 19 (midnight), 2026.
  • In-store and online purchases qualify during the window.
  • Most Alabama counties and municipalities honor the exemption — check your local jurisdiction.
  • Items must be for personal use, not resale or business use.
  • Per-item price threshold applies — items over the limit are fully taxable.
  • Layaway final payments made during the holiday qualify.

For official details: Alabama Department of Revenue.

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