Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday 2027
Arkansas's 2027 Sales Tax Holiday runs Saturday, August 7 to Sunday, August 8, 2027.
Next Arkansas sales tax holiday
Sales Tax Holiday
Saturday, August 7 to Sunday, August 8, 2027 · 270 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.
Sales Tax Holiday
2027 dates
Saturday, August 7 to Sunday, August 8, 2027
2 days, from the rule set in law
2026 dates (for reference)
Saturday, August 1 to Sunday, August 2, 2026
2 days
When it happens: From 12:01 a.m. on the first Saturday in August to 11:59 p.m. the following Sunday.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Clothing and footwear | Under $100 per item |
| Clothing accessories and equipment (purses, wallets, watches, jewelry, cosmetics, wigs) | Under $50 per item |
| School supplies, school art supplies and school instructional materials | No price limit |
| Electronic devices (laptops, desktops, tablets, printers, monitors, calculators, cell phones, e-readers) | No price limit |
Are local taxes included?
Yes. State and local sales tax are both waived on qualifying items.
Good to know
- Video game systems, stereos and televisions are not eligible electronic devices.
- All Arkansas retailers must take part.
Legal basis: Arkansas Code §26-52-444 (Act 757 of 2011, as amended). Sources: Arkansas DFA: 2026 Sales Tax Holiday; Arkansas DFA: Sales Tax Holiday Instructions 2026 (PDF); Arkansas Senate: Sales Tax Holiday Set for August 1–2. Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Arkansas tax-free weekend in 2027?
The Sales Tax Holiday runs Saturday, August 7 to Sunday, August 8, 2027. From 12:01 a.m. on the first Saturday in August to 11:59 p.m. the following Sunday.
What is tax-free during the Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday?
Clothing and footwear: under $100 per item. Clothing accessories and equipment (purses, wallets, watches, jewelry, cosmetics, wigs): under $50 per item. School supplies, school art supplies and school instructional materials: no price limit. Electronic devices (laptops, desktops, tablets, printers, monitors, calculators, cell phones, e-readers): no price limit.
Are local sales taxes included in Arkansas?
Yes. State and local sales tax are both waived on qualifying items.
When was the Arkansas sales tax holiday in 2026?
Sales Tax Holiday: Saturday, August 1 to Sunday, August 2, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the Arkansas 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.