Sales tax holidays and tax-free weekends

Alabama sales tax rates and calculator

Severe weather preparedness: Feb 20 to 22, 2026. Next: Feb 26 to 28, 2027. Timing: Last full weekend of February, Friday to Sunday. State sales tax; local tax too where the county or city opted in.

• Portable generators and power cords (single purchase): $1,564 or less
• Batteries, flashlights, weather radios, first aid kits, tarps and other listed supplies: $94 or less

Source: Alabama Department of Revenue, Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday fact sheet (the PDF is titled 2027 and gives Feb 26 to 28; its file name still reads 2026); Office of the Governor of Alabama, February 13, 2026, read Nov 10, 2026.

Back-to-school: Jul 17 to 19, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: Third Friday in July through the following Sunday. State sales tax; local tax too where the county or city opted in.

• Clothing: $156 or less
• Computers, software and school computer supplies (single purchase): $1,173 or less
• Books: $47 or less
• School supplies, art supplies and instructional material: $78 or less

Source: Alabama Department of Revenue, 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday fact sheet; Alabama Department of Revenue, Sales Tax Holidays, read Nov 10, 2026.

Arkansas sales tax rates and calculator

Back-to-school: Aug 1 to 2, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: First weekend of August, Saturday and Sunday. State and local sales tax.

• Clothing and footwear: under $100
• Clothing accessories and equipment: under $50
• Listed school supplies, school art supplies and instructional materials: no price limit

Source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Sales Tax Holiday Instructions 2026, read Nov 10, 2026.

Connecticut sales tax rates and calculator

Sales Tax Free Week: Aug 16 to 22, 2026. Next: not announced. Sales tax.

• Clothing and footwear, including backpacks and cleats: under $300

Source: Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, 2026 Sales Tax Free Week, read Nov 10, 2026.

Florida sales tax rates and calculator

Back-to-school: Jul 20 to Aug 20, 2026. Next: Jul 20 to Aug 20, 2027. Timing: Every year from July 20 through August 20. Sales tax.

• Clothing, footwear, wallets, handbags and backpacks: $100 or less
• School supplies: $50 or less
• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles: $30 or less
• Personal computers and accessories, for personal use: $1,500 or less

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, TIP 26A01-11; Florida Department of Revenue, Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, read Nov 10, 2026.

Hunting, fishing and camping: Sep 1 to Dec 31, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: Set by the Legislature each year. Sales tax.

• Firearms, ammunition, bows, crossbows and listed accessories: no price limit
• Bait and fishing tackle, sold individually: $10 or less
• Camping lanterns, flashlights, tackle boxes and tackle bags: $30 or less
• Camping stoves, portable hammocks, collapsible chairs, sleeping bags: $50 or less
• Fishing rods and reels, sold individually: $75 or less
• Tents: $200 or less

Source: Florida Department of Revenue, TIP 26A01-06, read Nov 10, 2026.

Illinois sales tax rates and calculator

Back-to-school, reduced rate: Aug 7 to 16, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: One-time holiday under Public Act 104-0468. State rate cut from 6.25% to 1.25%; local taxes still apply.

• Clothing and footwear: under $125
• Listed school supplies: no price limit

Source: Illinois Department of Revenue, Information Bulletin FY 2026-30, read Nov 10, 2026.

Iowa sales tax rates and calculator

Sales tax holiday: Aug 7 to 8, 2026 (from the state's rule). Next: not announced. Timing: First Friday and Saturday of August. State sales tax and local option tax.

• Clothing and footwear: under $100

Source: Iowa Department of Revenue, Iowa's Annual Sales Tax Holiday, read Nov 10, 2026.

Louisiana sales tax rates and calculator

Second Amendment weekend: Sep 4 to 6, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: First Friday through Sunday of September. State and local sales tax.

• Firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies, consumer purchases: no price limit

Source: Louisiana Department of Revenue, 2nd Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday, Sept. 4-6, read Nov 10, 2026.

Maryland sales tax rates and calculator

Shop Maryland Energy Weekend: Feb 14 to 16, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: Saturday before the third Monday in February through that Monday. State sales tax (6%).

• Listed Energy Star products (air conditioners, washers, dryers, furnaces, heat pumps, boilers, standard refrigerators, dehumidifiers, thermostats): no price limit

Source: Comptroller of Maryland, Programs, read Nov 10, 2026.

Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week: Aug 9 to 15, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: Second Sunday of August through the following Saturday. State sales tax (6%).

• Clothing and footwear: $100 or less
• Backpacks and bookbags: first $40 of the price

Source: Comptroller of Maryland, Programs, read Nov 10, 2026.

Massachusetts sales tax rates and calculator

Sales tax holiday: Aug 8 to 9, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: A weekend in August set by the Legislature by June 15. Sales tax (6.25%).

• Most items bought for personal use (not meals, motor vehicles, boats, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, gas or electricity): $2,500 or less

Source: Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Sales Tax Holiday FAQ, read Nov 10, 2026.

Mississippi sales tax rates and calculator

Back-to-school: Jul 10 to 12, 2026. Next: not announced. Sales tax.

• Clothing and footwear: under $100
• School supplies: under $100

Source: Mississippi Department of Revenue, 2026 Sales Tax Holiday guide, read Nov 10, 2026.

Second Amendment weekend: Aug 28 to 30, 2026. Next: not announced. Sales tax.

• Firearms, ammunition, firearm safes and listed hunting supplies: no price limit

Source: Mississippi Department of Revenue, Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday guide, read Nov 10, 2026.

Missouri sales tax rates and calculator

Show Me Green: Apr 19 to 25, 2026. Next: Apr 19 to 25, 2027. Timing: April 19 to 25 every year. State and local sales tax.

• Listed Energy Star certified new appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, water heaters, dishwashers, ovens, stoves): first $1,500 of the price

Source: Missouri Department of Revenue, Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday FAQ, read Nov 10, 2026.

Back-to-school: Aug 7 to 9, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: First Friday in August through Sunday. State and local sales tax.

• Clothing: $100 or less
• School supplies: $50 or less
• Graphing calculators: $150 or less
• Computer software: $350 or less
• Personal computers and peripherals: $1,500 or less

Source: Missouri Department of Revenue, Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday; Missouri Department of Revenue, Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday FAQ, read Nov 10, 2026.

New Mexico sales tax rates and calculator

Back-to-school gross receipts tax holiday: Jul 31 to Aug 2, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: Last Friday in July through Sunday. Gross receipts tax.

• Clothing and shoes: under $100
• Desktop, laptop, tablet and notebook computers: $1,000 or less
• Related computer hardware: $500 or less
• School supplies: under $30

Source: New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, Tax Holiday, read Nov 10, 2026.

Ohio sales tax rates and calculator

Sales tax holiday: Aug 7 to 9, 2026. Next: not announced. Sales tax.

• Clothing: $75 or less
• School supplies: $20 or less
• School instructional materials: $20 or less

Source: Ohio Department of Taxation, Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2026, read Nov 10, 2026.

Oklahoma sales tax rates and calculator

Sales tax holiday: Aug 7 to 9, 2026 (from the state's rule). Next: not announced. Timing: First Friday through Sunday in August. Sales tax.

• Clothing and footwear: under $100

Source: Oklahoma Tax Commission, Sales Tax Holiday, read Nov 10, 2026.

South Carolina sales tax rates and calculator

Tax Free Weekend: Aug 7 to 9, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: First Friday in August through Sunday. State and local sales tax.

• Clothing and footwear: no price limit
• Clothing accessories: no price limit
• School supplies, including backpacks and calculators: no price limit
• Computers, printers and software: no price limit
• Computer software: no price limit
• Bed and bath items: sheets, pillows, towels, shower curtains: no price limit

Source: South Carolina Department of Revenue, Tax Free Weekend, read Nov 10, 2026.

Tennessee sales tax rates and calculator

Sales tax holiday: Jul 31 to Aug 2, 2026. Next: Jul 30 to Aug 1, 2027. State and local sales tax.

• Clothing: $100 or less
• School and art supplies: $100 or less
• Computers and tablets, for personal use: $1,500 or less

Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue, Sales Tax Holiday: Clothing, School Supplies and Computers, read Nov 10, 2026.

Texas sales tax rates and calculator

Emergency preparation supplies: Apr 25 to 27, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: April. Sales tax.

• Portable generators: under $3,000
• Emergency ladders, hurricane shutters: under $300
• Batteries, flashlights, first aid kits, tarps and other listed supplies: under $75

Source: Texas Comptroller, Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, read Nov 10, 2026.

Energy Star: May 23 to 25, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: Memorial Day weekend. Sales tax.

• Energy Star air conditioners: $6,000 or less
• Energy Star refrigerators: $2,000 or less
• Energy Star ceiling fans, light bulbs, clothes washers, dishwashers, dehumidifiers: no price limit

Source: Texas Comptroller, ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday, read Nov 10, 2026.

Water-efficient products: May 23 to 25, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: Memorial Day weekend. Sales tax.

• WaterSense-labeled products, and water-saving items for your home such as rain barrels, soaker hoses, mulch and plants: no price limit

Source: Texas Comptroller, Water-Efficient Products Sales Tax Holiday, read Nov 10, 2026.

Back-to-school: Aug 7 to 9, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: August. State and local sales tax.

• Clothing and footwear: under $100
• School supplies and backpacks: under $100

Source: Texas Comptroller, news release of August 4, 2026, read Nov 10, 2026.

Virginia sales tax rates and calculator

Sales tax holiday: Aug 7 to 9, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: First Friday in August through Sunday. Sales tax.

• School supplies: $20 or less
• Clothing and footwear: $100 or less
• Portable generators: $1,000 or less
• Gas-powered chainsaws: $350 or less
• Chainsaw accessories and other listed hurricane preparedness items: $60 or less
• Energy Star and WaterSense products, for home use: $2,500 or less

Source: Virginia Tax, Virginia Sales Tax Holiday, read Nov 10, 2026.

West Virginia sales tax rates and calculator

Sales tax holiday: Jul 31 to Aug 3, 2026. Next: not announced. Timing: Friday before the first Sunday in August through the following Monday. State sales tax (6%).

• Clothing: $125 or less
• Laptops and tablets: $500 or less
• School supplies: $50 or less
• School instructional material: $20 or less
• Sports equipment: $150 or less

Source: West Virginia Tax Division, Sales Tax Holiday Questions and Answers, read Nov 10, 2026.