Florida Sales Tax Holiday 2027
Florida's 2027 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs Tuesday, July 20 to Friday, August 20, 2027.
Next Florida sales tax holiday
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Tuesday, July 20 to Friday, August 20, 2027 · 252 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.
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
2027 dates
Tuesday, July 20 to Friday, August 20, 2027
32 days, from the rule set in law
2026 dates (for reference)
Monday, July 20 to Thursday, August 20, 2026
32 days
When it happens: Every year from July 20 through August 20.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Clothing, footwear, wallets and bags (handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags) | $100 or less per item |
| School supplies | $50 or less per item |
| Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles | $30 or less per item |
| Personal computers and certain computer accessories (noncommercial home or personal use) | $1,500 or less per item |
Are local taxes included?
The holiday is statewide and dealers cannot opt out. The Department’s 2026 notice does not separately mention county discretionary surtax.
Good to know
- Not included: luggage, watches, jewelry, umbrellas, cell phones, video game consoles, rentals and repairs, and sales in theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging and airports.
- Florida also has a one-time hunting, fishing and camping sales tax holiday from September 1 to December 31, 2026 (2026 tax package, HB 7031). It is not set to repeat in 2027.
Legal basis: Section 27, Chapter 2026-239, Laws of Florida; Rule 12A-1.117, F.A.C.. Sources: Florida Department of Revenue: TIP 26A01-11, Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday; The Florida Senate: 2026 bill summary, HB 7031. Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Florida tax-free weekend in 2027?
The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs Tuesday, July 20 to Friday, August 20, 2027. Every year from July 20 through August 20.
What is tax-free during the Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday?
Clothing, footwear, wallets and bags (handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags): $100 or less per item. School supplies: $50 or less per item. Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles: $30 or less per item. Personal computers and certain computer accessories (noncommercial home or personal use): $1,500 or less per item.
Are local sales taxes included in Florida?
The holiday is statewide and dealers cannot opt out. The Department’s 2026 notice does not separately mention county discretionary surtax.
When was the Florida sales tax holiday in 2026?
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: Monday, July 20 to Thursday, August 20, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the Florida 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.