Current Sales Tax Holidays by State for 2026
If you still have back-to-school shopping to do, this weekend is a great time to check whether your state is offering a Sales Tax Holiday. During these limited-time events, qualifying purchases such as clothing, school supplies, backpacks, computers, and other eligible items are exempt from state sales tax (or receive a reduced tax rate in some states). Each state sets its own dates, price limits, and eligible products.
Current Sales Tax Holidays
- Florida: July 20 – August 20 (clothing, school supplies, computers, and more)
- Illinois: August 7 – 16 (reduced sales tax on qualifying clothing and school supplies)
- Iowa: August 7 – 8 (qualifying clothing and footwear)
- Maryland: August 9 – 15 (clothing, footwear, and backpacks)
- Massachusetts: August 8 – 9 (most retail purchases up to $2,500 per item)
- Missouri: August 7 – 9 (clothing, school supplies, computers, and more)
- Ohio: August 7 – 9 (clothing, school supplies, and instructional materials)
- Oklahoma: August 7 – 9 (qualifying clothing and footwear)
- South Carolina: August 7 – 9 (clothing, computers, school supplies, and more)
- Texas: August 7 – 9 (clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks under qualifying price limits)
Please verify details for your own state before making a purchase. Most holidays cover clothing and school supplies, while some states also include computers, Apple purchases, backpacks, instructional materials, and other qualifying items. Many states also allow qualifying online purchases, provided the order is placed during the holiday period and meets the state’s requirements.
Guru’s Wrap-up
If you live in one of the participating states, it’s worth delaying eligible purchases until your state’s Sales Tax Holiday begins—or shopping before it ends. The savings can really add up on larger purchases like laptops, and many retailers also have back-to-school sales running at the same time, allowing you to stack discounts with the tax savings. Before shopping, be sure to review your state’s specific price limits and eligible items, as the rules vary widely.
