New Mexico Tax Free Weekend 2026

New Mexico Tax Free Weekend 2026 is projected for Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th, 2026.

The New Mexico Sales Tax Holiday 2026 is projected for August 7–9, 2026. New Mexico’s holiday covers three categories — clothing, school supplies, and computers — making it one of the most comprehensive tax-free events in the Southwest. The state gross receipts tax (4.875%–9%) is waived on qualifying purchases.

New Mexico Tax Free Weekend 2026 – Exempt Items

Clothing & Footwear – $100 or less per item

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

Not exempt: Accessories · Jewelry · Protective equipment · Formal rental attire

School Supplies – $30 or less per item

Exempt: Backpacks · Binders · Crayons · Erasers · Folders · Glue · Notebooks · Paper · Pencils · Pens · Rulers · Scissors

Computers – $1,000 or less

Personal computers (desktops, laptops, tablets) priced at $1,000 or less qualify. Includes keyboard, mouse, and bundled software.

Computer supplies – $500 or less: Computer peripherals and supplies at $500 or less also qualify.

New Mexico Tax Free Weekend 2026 – Rules

  • Holiday runs Friday through Sunday, August 7–9, 2026.
  • Both in-store and online purchases qualify.
  • The exemption applies per item — bundles are evaluated item by item.
  • Local gross receipts taxes may vary by municipality.
  • No limit on the number of qualifying items purchased.

For official details: New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department.

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