Missouri Sales Tax Holiday 2027
Missouri's 2027 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8, 2027. Missouri has 2 sales tax holidays; all are listed below.
Next Missouri sales tax holiday
Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday
Monday, April 19 to Sunday, April 25, 2027 · 160 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.
Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday
2027 dates
Monday, April 19 to Sunday, April 25, 2027
7 days, from the rule set in law
2026 dates (for reference)
Sunday, April 19 to Saturday, April 25, 2026
7 days
When it happens: Every year from 12:01 a.m. on April 19 through midnight on April 25.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| New ENERGY STAR certified appliances: clothes washers and dryers, water heaters, dishwashers, ovens, ranges and stoves, air conditioners, furnaces, refrigerators, freezers and heat pumps | Up to $1,500 per appliance |
Are local taxes included?
State sales tax is exempt. The Department’s holiday page says qualifying sales are exempt from all state and local sales taxes, while its consumer page says state tax only, so ask the retailer about local tax.
Legal basis: RSMo §144.526. Sources: Missouri Department of Revenue: Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday; Missouri Department of Revenue: Show-Me Green information for consumers. Checked November 6, 2026.
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
2027 dates
Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8, 2027
3 days, from the rule set in law
2026 dates (for reference)
Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, 2026
3 days
When it happens: A three-day period from 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August through midnight the following Sunday.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Clothing | $100 or less per item |
| School supplies | Up to $50 per purchase |
| Computer software | $350 or less |
| Graphing calculators | $150 or less |
| Personal computers and computer peripherals | Up to $1,500 |
Are local taxes included?
Yes. Qualifying purchases are exempt from all state and local sales and use taxes.
Good to know
- A retailer may decline to take part if less than 2% of its merchandise qualifies.
- Purchases for business use do not qualify.
Legal basis: RSMo §144.049. Sources: Missouri Department of Revenue: Back to School Sales Tax Holiday; Missouri Revisor of Statutes: RSMo §144.049. Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Missouri tax-free weekend in 2027?
The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8, 2027. A three-day period from 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August through midnight the following Sunday.
What is tax-free during the Missouri Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday?
Clothing: $100 or less per item. School supplies: up to $50 per purchase. Computer software: $350 or less. Graphing calculators: $150 or less. Personal computers and computer peripherals: up to $1,500.
Are local sales taxes included in Missouri?
Yes. Qualifying purchases are exempt from all state and local sales and use taxes.
When was the Missouri sales tax holiday in 2026?
Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday: Sunday, April 19 to Saturday, April 25, 2026. Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the Missouri 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.