Alabama Sales Tax Holiday 2027
Alabama's 2027 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs Friday, July 16 to Sunday, July 18, 2027. Alabama has 2 sales tax holidays; all are listed below.
Next Alabama sales tax holiday
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). Countdown to 12:00 a.m. on the first day, in your time zone.
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
2027 dates
Friday, February 26 to Sunday, February 28, 2027
3 days, as published by the state
2026 dates (for reference)
Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22, 2026
3 days
When it happens: Begins at 12:01 a.m. on the Friday of the last full weekend in February and ends at midnight the following Sunday.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Severe weather supplies (certain batteries, tarps and plastic sheeting, weather radios, first aid and fire safety items, food storage and water containers) | $94 or less per item |
| Portable generators and power cords used for light, communications or food preservation in a power outage | $1,564 or less per single purchase |
Are local taxes included?
State sales tax only unless your city or county has opted in. Local sales tax may still apply, so check the participating localities list.
Good to know
- Coin batteries and automobile and boat batteries do not qualify.
Legal basis: Code of Alabama §§40-23-230 to 40-23-233; Rule 810-6-3-.66; caps adjusted by Act 2025-309. Sources: Alabama Department of Revenue: 2027 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday fact sheet; Alabama Department of Revenue: Sales Tax Holidays. Checked November 6, 2026.
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
2027 dates
Friday, July 16 to Sunday, July 18, 2027
3 days, from the rule set in law
2026 dates (for reference)
Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19, 2026
3 days
When it happens: Begins at 12:01 a.m. on the third Friday in July and ends at midnight the following Sunday.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Clothing | $156 or less per article |
| Computers, computer software and school computer supplies | $1,173 or less per single purchase |
| School supplies, school art supplies and school instructional material | $78 or less per item |
| Textbooks | $47 or less per book |
Are local taxes included?
The 4% state sales tax is exempt. Cities and counties choose whether to join; some join for only part of their local tax. Check the Department of Revenue participating localities list.
Good to know
- Caps shown are the 2026 figures. Act 2025-309 adjusts them for inflation every five years, so the same caps are expected in 2027; the Department publishes each year’s fact sheet ahead of the holiday.
Legal basis: Code of Alabama §§40-23-210 to 40-23-213; Rule 810-6-3-.65; caps adjusted by Act 2025-309. Sources: Alabama Department of Revenue: 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday fact sheet; Alabama Department of Revenue: Sales Tax Holidays; Alabama Department of Revenue: Act 2025-309 CPI adjustments notice; Alabama Department of Revenue: Participating localities. Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Alabama tax-free weekend in 2027?
The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs Friday, July 16 to Sunday, July 18, 2027. Begins at 12:01 a.m. on the third Friday in July and ends at midnight the following Sunday.
What is tax-free during the Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday?
Clothing: $156 or less per article. Computers, computer software and school computer supplies: $1,173 or less per single purchase. School supplies, school art supplies and school instructional material: $78 or less per item. Textbooks: $47 or less per book.
Are local sales taxes included in Alabama?
The 4% state sales tax is exempt. Cities and counties choose whether to join; some join for only part of their local tax. Check the Department of Revenue participating localities list.
When was the Alabama sales tax holiday in 2026?
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22, 2026. Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the Alabama sources linked above on November 6, 2026. Where the law fixes the timing, the 2027 dates are worked out from that rule; where the state sets them each year, we show them once the state publishes them. Legislatures can change a holiday at any time, and some retailers do not have 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.