Illinois Sales Tax Holiday 2027
Illinois has not announced its 2027 Back-to-School State Sales Tax Holiday dates yet. In 2026 it ran Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 16, 2026.
No countdown yet
Illinois has not published its 2027 dates. The 2026 dates and when the state announces are below; the countdown appears here once the dates are set.
Back-to-School State Sales Tax Holiday
2027 dates
2027 dates not announced yet
Illinois has not announced a 2027 holiday. Its holidays are created by the General Assembly; the 2026 one came from Public Act 104-0468 and was announced by the Department of Revenue in its Information Bulletin before the holiday.
2026 dates (for reference)
Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 16, 2026
10 days
When it happens: Set by law for specific dates. The 2026 holiday ran 10 days, through the close of business on August 16.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Clothing and footwear | Under $125 per item |
| School supplies used by students in their studies | No price limit |
Are local taxes included?
No. Only the state portion is cut, from 6.25% to 1.25%; local taxes still apply.
Good to know
- This is a reduced rate, not a full exemption: retailers subtract 5 percentage points from their usual total rate.
Legal basis: Public Act 104-0468. Sources: Illinois Department of Revenue: Information Bulletin FY 2026-30; Illinois Department of Revenue: 2026 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday. Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Illinois tax-free weekend in 2027?
Not announced yet. Illinois has not announced a 2027 holiday. Its holidays are created by the General Assembly; the 2026 one came from Public Act 104-0468 and was announced by the Department of Revenue in its Information Bulletin before the holiday. In 2026 it ran Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 16, 2026.
What is tax-free during the Illinois Back-to-School State Sales Tax Holiday?
Clothing and footwear: under $125 per item. School supplies used by students in their studies: no price limit.
Are local sales taxes included in Illinois?
No. Only the state portion is cut, from 6.25% to 1.25%; local taxes still apply.
When was the Illinois sales tax holiday in 2026?
Back-to-School State Sales Tax Holiday: Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 16, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the Illinois 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.