Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday 2027
Massachusetts has not announced its 2027 Sales Tax Holiday dates yet. In 2026 it ran Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, August 9, 2026.
No countdown yet
Massachusetts 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.
Sales Tax Holiday
2027 dates
2027 dates not announced yet
The Massachusetts Legislature has not yet voted on the 2027 dates. It sets them by resolution each year (in 2026, H.5495 and S.3119) ahead of the August weekend.
2026 dates (for reference)
Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, August 9, 2026
2 days
When it happens: A weekend in August. A 2018 law made the holiday permanent but requires the Legislature to vote on the dates each year.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Most retail items for personal use | $2,500 or less per item |
Are local taxes included?
Massachusetts has no local sales tax on general goods; the 6.25% state sales tax is waived on qualifying items.
Good to know
- An item over $2,500 is fully taxable, not just the amount over the limit.
- Not included: meals, motor vehicles and motorboats, telecommunications, utilities, tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, layaway sales and business purchases.
Legal basis: M.G.L. c. 64H (2018 permanent holiday law); dates set each year by legislative resolution. Sources: Massachusetts Legislature: Sales Tax-Free Weekend set for August 8, 9; Mass.gov: Sales Tax Holiday Frequently Asked Questions. Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Massachusetts tax-free weekend in 2027?
Not announced yet. The Massachusetts Legislature has not yet voted on the 2027 dates. It sets them by resolution each year (in 2026, H.5495 and S.3119) ahead of the August weekend. In 2026 it ran Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, August 9, 2026.
What is tax-free during the Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday?
Most retail items for personal use: $2,500 or less per item.
Are local sales taxes included in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has no local sales tax on general goods; the 6.25% state sales tax is waived on qualifying items.
When was the Massachusetts sales tax holiday in 2026?
Sales Tax Holiday: Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, August 9, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the Massachusetts 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.