Sales Tax Holidays 2027 by State (Tax-Free Weekend Dates)
Every state sales tax holiday for 2027, with the 2026 tax-free weekend dates for reference. 19 states hold at least one. Dates set by law are worked out from the statute; dates set each year are shown once the state announces them.
Next sales tax holiday
Alabama: Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Friday, February 26 to Sunday, February 28, 2027 · 108 days away
Exact countdown:
Calculated as of November 10, 2026 (UTC).
Back-to-school tax-free weekends 2027
In date order. Tap a state for what qualifies, price limits and local taxes.
| State | 2027 dates | 2026 dates | What’s tax-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | Jul 9 to 11 | Jul 10 to 12 | Clothing, footwear and school supplies under $100 |
| Alabama | Jul 16 to 18 | Jul 17 to 19 | Clothing up to $156, computers up to $1,173, supplies up to $78 |
| Florida | Jul 20 to Aug 20 | Jul 20 to Aug 20 | Clothing up to $100, supplies up to $50, computers up to $1,500 |
| New Mexico | Jul 30 to Aug 1 | Jul 31 to Aug 2 | Clothing under $100, computers up to $1,000, supplies under $30 |
| Tennessee | Jul 30 to Aug 1 | Jul 31 to Aug 2 | Clothing and supplies up to $100, computers up to $1,500 |
| West Virginia | Jul 30 to Aug 2 | Jul 31 to Aug 3 | Clothing up to $125, laptops up to $500, sports gear up to $150 |
| Iowa | Aug 6 to 7 | Aug 7 to 8 | Clothing and footwear under $100 |
| Missouri | Aug 6 to 8 | Aug 7 to 9 | Clothing up to $100, computers up to $1,500, supplies up to $50 |
| Oklahoma | Aug 6 to 8 | Aug 7 to 9 | Clothing and footwear under $100 |
| South Carolina | Aug 6 to 8 | Aug 7 to 9 | Clothing, school supplies, computers, bed and bath items (no limit) |
| Texas | Aug 6 to 8 | Aug 7 to 9 | Clothing, footwear, backpacks and school supplies under $100 |
| Virginia | Aug 6 to 8 | Aug 7 to 9 | Clothing up to $100, supplies up to $20, storm and energy items |
| Arkansas | Aug 7 to 8 | Aug 1 to 2 | Clothing under $100, accessories under $50, school supplies and electronics |
| Maryland | Aug 8 to 14 | Aug 9 to 15 | Clothing and footwear up to $100, first $40 of a backpack |
| Connecticut | Aug 15 to 21 | Aug 16 to 22 | Clothing, footwear and backpacks under $300 |
| Illinois | Not announced yet | Aug 7 to 16 | State rate cut to 1.25% on clothing under $125 and school supplies |
| Ohio | Not announced yet | Aug 7 to 9 | Clothing up to $75, school supplies up to $20 |
Other sales tax holidays 2027
Storm and emergency supplies, ENERGY STAR and water-saving products, and hunting gear.
| State | Holiday | 2027 dates | 2026 dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax HolidayStorm supplies up to $94, generators up to $1,564 | Feb 26 to 28 | Feb 20 to 22 |
| Missouri | Show-Me Green Sales Tax HolidayENERGY STAR appliances up to $1,500 each | Apr 19 to 25 | Apr 19 to 25 |
| Texas | Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax HolidayGenerators under $3,000, shutters under $300, supplies under $75 | Apr 24 to 26 | Apr 25 to 27 |
| Texas | ENERGY STAR and Water-Efficient Products Sales Tax HolidaysENERGY STAR and WaterSense products; AC up to $6,000 | May 29 to 31 | May 23 to 25 |
| Louisiana | Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax HolidayFirearms, ammunition and hunting supplies | Sep 3 to 5 | Sep 4 to 6 |
| Massachusetts | Sales Tax HolidayMost personal items up to $2,500 each | Not announced yet | Aug 8 to 9 |
| Mississippi | Second Amendment Sales Tax HolidayFirearms, ammunition, safes and hunting supplies | Not announced yet | Aug 28 to 30 |
“Not announced yet” means the state sets the dates each year by law or announcement and has not published 2027 yet. We add them when it does.
Frequently asked questions
When is tax-free weekend 2027?
It depends on the state. Most back-to-school sales tax holidays fall in late July or early August. In 2027, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia hold theirs on Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8. Mississippi's is Jul 9 to 11, Alabama's is Jul 16 to 18, and Florida's runs Jul 20 to Aug 20. Some states, including Massachusetts and Ohio, set the dates each year and have not announced 2027 yet.
What is a sales tax holiday?
A sales tax holiday is a short period, set by state law, when sales tax is not charged on certain items, usually clothing, shoes and school supplies under a price limit. Some states also hold holidays for storm supplies, ENERGY STAR appliances or hunting gear.
Which states have a sales tax holiday?
This page lists 19 states with a holiday confirmed by an official state source: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
When was tax-free weekend 2026?
In 2026 most states held their back-to-school holiday on Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9. The table below lists every state's 2026 dates next to 2027.
Do sales tax holidays include local sales taxes?
In many states, yes, but not all. Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia include local taxes; Illinois cuts only the state rate; Alabama counties and cities choose whether to join. Each state page says what applies.
Sources and what is not listed
Every holiday was checked against the state revenue department or the statute on November 6, 2026; each state page links its sources. Not listed: Nevada’s holiday for National Guard members (it needs a letter of exemption and a refund claim, so it is not a shop-on-the-day holiday), Puerto Rico (a territory), local-only holidays (such as in some Alaska and Colorado towns), and gas tax holidays, which are not sales tax holidays.
Legislatures can add, change or end a holiday, and in some states retailers or local governments choose whether to take part, so confirm with the state or the store before you shop. This page is for information only, not tax or legal advice.
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