Shop Your Supply Lists During Tax-Free Weekends

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For families, the seasonal timing of tax-free weekends makes them the perfect opportunity to save some cash on school supplies (check TeacherLists.com to see if your school supply lists are ready to shop!). If you’re in a state that has a tax-free weekend each year, now’s the time to be on the lookout for both the date and the types of savings you can enjoy. See the list of participating states below.

 

2026 States Sales Tax Holidays

Don’t see your state or dates listed? Check back soon! We’re updating our 2026 Sales Tax Holidays guide weekly to keep you informed on the latest savings opportunities. For the most accurate details on eligible items, be sure to visit your state government’s website.

Source: https://freetaxweekend.com/tax-free-weekend-2026-complete-state-by-state-calendar-and-shopping-guide/

Alabama

July 17-19, 2026

• Clothing, computers, school supplies.
  

Arkansas

August 1-2, 2026

• Clothing and school supplies.
  

Connecticut

August 16-22, 2026

• Clothing and footwear under $50 per item.

Florida

August 1-31, 2026

• Month-long back-to-school period covering school supplies, clothing, and computers.
  

Iowa

August 7-8, 2026

• Clothing under $100 per item.

Kentucky

August 7-9, 2026

• Clothing, school supplies, computers (per HB 8).

Maryland

August 9-15, 2026

• Clothing and footwear under $100.

Massachusetts

August 15-16, 2026

• Almost everything under $2,500.

Mississippi

July 10-12, 2026

• Clothing and footwear under $100 per item.

Missouri

August 7-9, 2026

• Clothing, computers, school supplies.

New Mexico

August 7-9, 2026

• Clothing, computers, school supplies.

Ohio

August 7-9, 2026

• Clothing and school supplies.

Oklahoma

August 7-9, 2026

• Clothing under $100 per item.

Puerto Rico

July 18-19, 2026

• Back-to-School School Uniforms/footwear Supplies

South Carolina

August 7-9, 2026

• Clothing, school supplies, computers.

Tennessee

July 24-26, 2026

• Clothing under $100, school supplies under $100, computers under $1,500.

Texas

August 7-9, 2026

• Clothing under $100, backpacks, school supplies.

Virginia

August 7-9, 2026

• Clothing, school supplies, and more.

West Virginia

August 7-10, 2026

• Clothing, computers, school supplies.

How to make the most of a tax-free holiday

If you live in a participating state, you can save considerably, depending on what you’re hoping to buy. Some states, like Connecticut, limit the savings to specific items like footwear and clothing. In others, like Massachusetts, the tax-free weekend might be the perfect time to make a larger purchase, like a printer for your home, since most purchases under $2,500 are eligible there.

Just be sure to read the fine print—many of these states do specify that school supplies are eligible, but not all. Also, keep in mind that you don’t have to live in a state to take advantage of sales. If you happen to border a tax-free weekend state, you can enjoy the savings in both states.

Where can I shop?

Most large retailers will also be participating, which means you can shop online tax-free if you live in a state with a tax-free weekend. Not only will you have the convenience of see if your lists are ready to shop from trusted retailers, including Target, Walmart, and more, right from your phone—you’ll save money!

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