Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday 2027
Mississippi's 2027 Sales Tax Holiday runs Friday, July 9 to Sunday, July 11, 2027. Mississippi has 2 sales tax holidays; all are listed below.
Next Mississippi sales tax holiday
Sales Tax Holiday
Friday, July 9 to Sunday, July 11, 2027 · 241 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
Friday, July 9 to Sunday, July 11, 2027
3 days, from the rule set in law
2026 dates (for reference)
Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, 2026
3 days
When it happens: From 12:01 a.m. on the second Friday in July through midnight the following Sunday.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Clothing, footwear and school supplies | Under $100 per item |
Are local taxes included?
The 7% state sales tax is waived on qualifying items. The Department’s 2026 guide does not address local taxes.
Good to know
- Rentals and layaway purchases do not qualify.
Legal basis: Senate Bill 2470 (2024), which moved the holiday to the second Friday in July. Sources: Mississippi Department of Revenue: Sales Tax Holiday, July 10-12; Mississippi Department of Revenue: 2026 Sales Tax Holiday guide (PDF); Mississippi Department of Revenue: Sales Tax Holiday notice of changes (SB 2470). Checked November 6, 2026.
Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
2027 dates
2027 dates not announced yet
The Department of Revenue has not published the 2027 dates yet. It publishes an official guide before each holiday; the 2026 guide was last updated May 26, 2026.
2026 dates (for reference)
Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2026
3 days
When it happens: A Friday-to-Sunday weekend at the end of August, published each year by the Department of Revenue.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Firearms, ammunition and firearm safes | No price limit |
| Hunting supplies used for hunting (archery equipment, cases, accessories, hearing protection, holsters, belts and slings) | No price limit |
Are local taxes included?
Applies statewide. The Department’s guide does not address local taxes.
Legal basis: Mississippi sales tax law, as published by the Department of Revenue. Sources: Mississippi Department of Revenue: Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, August 28 to August 30; Mississippi Department of Revenue: Official guide to the 2026 Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday (PDF). Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Mississippi tax-free weekend in 2027?
The Sales Tax Holiday runs Friday, July 9 to Sunday, July 11, 2027. From 12:01 a.m. on the second Friday in July through midnight the following Sunday.
What is tax-free during the Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday?
Clothing, footwear and school supplies: under $100 per item.
Are local sales taxes included in Mississippi?
The 7% state sales tax is waived on qualifying items. The Department’s 2026 guide does not address local taxes.
When was the Mississippi sales tax holiday in 2026?
Sales Tax Holiday: Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, 2026. Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday: Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the Mississippi 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.