Connecticut Sales Tax Holiday 2027
Connecticut's 2027 Sales Tax Free Week runs Sunday, August 15 to Saturday, August 21, 2027.
Next Connecticut sales tax holiday
Sales Tax Free Week
Sunday, August 15 to Saturday, August 21, 2027 · 278 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 Free Week
2027 dates
Sunday, August 15 to Saturday, August 21, 2027
7 days, from the rule set in law
2026 dates (for reference)
Sunday, August 16 to Saturday, August 22, 2026
7 days
When it happens: From the third Sunday in August through the following Saturday.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Clothing and footwear | Under $300 per item |
| Backpacks and cleated shoes | Under $300 per item |
Are local taxes included?
Connecticut has no local sales tax, so the whole tax is waived on qualifying items.
Good to know
- The 2026 law raised the limit from $100 to $300 and added backpacks and cleated shoes, starting with the 2026 week.
- Separately, nonelectronic school supplies have been exempt all year since July 1, 2026 (Public Act 26-76).
- Jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches and special athletic or protective gear are not included.
Legal basis: Connecticut General Statutes ยง12-407e, as amended in 2026. Sources: Connecticut DRS: 2026 Sales Tax Free Week; Office of the Governor: Sales taxes eliminated on school supplies, Sales Tax-Free Week expanding (August 2026); Connecticut DRS: 2026 State Tax Developments. Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Connecticut tax-free weekend in 2027?
The Sales Tax Free Week runs Sunday, August 15 to Saturday, August 21, 2027. From the third Sunday in August through the following Saturday.
What is tax-free during the Connecticut Sales Tax Free Week?
Clothing and footwear: under $300 per item. Backpacks and cleated shoes: under $300 per item.
Are local sales taxes included in Connecticut?
Connecticut has no local sales tax, so the whole tax is waived on qualifying items.
When was the Connecticut sales tax holiday in 2026?
Sales Tax Free Week: Sunday, August 16 to Saturday, August 22, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the Connecticut 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.