Sales Tax Holidays by State for 2026
Most 2026 sales tax holidays were back-to-school weekends in July and August; Florida's hunting, fishing and camping holiday runs through December 31.
By Olivia HarperContributing writer. Policy checked .
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A sales tax holiday is a short period when a state drops its sales tax on certain items, usually clothing, school supplies and computers under a price limit. Each state's revenue department sets the rules. We did not read every state's own page, so the dates below are as reported by two tax references, the Sales Tax Institute (page dated August 17, 2026) and the Federation of Tax Administrators (research done in July 2026), and we list only facts where both agree. Check your state's revenue department before you shop.
Back-to-school holidays in 2026
These have all passed for 2026. The limit is the highest price per item that still counts, as both sources report it.
| State | 2026 dates | Clothing limit per item |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | July 17 to 19 | $156 |
| Arkansas | August 1 to 2 | Sources differ |
| Connecticut | August 16 to 22 | $300 |
| Florida | July 20 to August 20 | $100 |
| Illinois | August 7 to 16 | Under $125 |
| Iowa | August 7 to 8 | Under $100 |
| Maryland | August 9 to 15 | $100 |
| Mississippi | July 10 to 12 | Under $100 |
| Missouri | August 7 to 9 | $100 |
| New Mexico | July 31 to August 2 | Under $100 |
| Ohio | August 7 to 9 | $75 |
| Oklahoma | August 7 to 9 | Under $100 |
| South Carolina | August 7 to 9 | No limit listed |
| Tennessee | July 31 to August 2 | $100 |
| Texas | August 7 to 9 | Under $100 |
| Virginia | August 7 to 9 | $100 |
Massachusetts ran a general holiday on August 8 and 9, covering single items of $2,500 or less for personal use. West Virginia also held one, but the two sources give different start dates, so check the state's page.
Computer limits, where a state had one, included $1,500 in Florida, Missouri and Tennessee, $1,173 in Alabama and $1,000 in New Mexico.
Other 2026 holidays
| State | Holiday | 2026 dates |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Severe weather supplies | February 20 to 22 |
| Maryland | Energy Star products | February 14 to 16 |
| Missouri | Energy Star appliances, up to $1,500 each | April 19 to 25 |
| Texas | Emergency supplies | April 25 to 27 |
| Texas | Energy Star and water-efficient products | May 23 to 25 |
| Puerto Rico | Storm preparedness | May 22 to 25 |
| Mississippi | Firearms and hunting supplies | August 28 to 30 |
| Louisiana | Firearms and hunting supplies | September 4 to 6 |
| Florida | Hunting, fishing and camping supplies | September 1 to December 31 |
| Nevada | Purchases by National Guard members | October 30 to November 1 |
What is still ahead
As of late October 2026, two of the holidays above are still ahead or open: Nevada's National Guard holiday from October 30 to November 1, and Florida's hunting, fishing and camping holiday through December 31. Puerto Rico lists a second back-to-school period on January 8 and 9, 2027.
Sources
Sales Tax Holidays, Sales Tax Institute, and 2026 Sales Tax Holidays, Federation of Tax Administrators. Confirm with your state's revenue department.