New Mexico Sales Tax Holiday 2027
New Mexico's 2027 Back-to-School Tax Holiday runs Friday, July 30 to Sunday, August 1, 2027.
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Back-to-School Tax Holiday
Friday, July 30 to Sunday, August 1, 2027 · 262 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 Tax Holiday
2027 dates
Friday, July 30 to Sunday, August 1, 2027
3 days, from the rule set in law
2026 dates (for reference)
Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2026
3 days
When it happens: From 12:01 a.m. on the last Friday in July through midnight the following Sunday.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Clothing and shoes | Under $100 per item |
| Backpacks, bookbags, maps and globes | Under $100 per item |
| Desktop, laptop, notebook and tablet computers | Up to $1,000 |
| Computer accessories (monitors, speakers, printers, keyboards, microphones, mice) | Up to $500 |
| Handheld calculators | Under $200 |
| General school supplies | Under $30 per item |
Are local taxes included?
New Mexico has a gross receipts tax (GRT) rather than a sales tax, with one combined state and local rate. The holiday is a deduction from gross receipts, and retailers choose whether to take part.
Good to know
- Retailers are not required to take part. A retailer that opts out charges GRT on eligible items as usual.
Legal basis: NMSA 1978 ยง7-9-95. Sources: New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department: Tax Holiday; New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department: Back-to-school tax-free weekend July 31 to Aug. 2 (PDF). Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the New Mexico tax-free weekend in 2027?
The Back-to-School Tax Holiday runs Friday, July 30 to Sunday, August 1, 2027. From 12:01 a.m. on the last Friday in July through midnight the following Sunday.
What is tax-free during the New Mexico Back-to-School Tax Holiday?
Clothing and shoes: under $100 per item. Backpacks, bookbags, maps and globes: under $100 per item. Desktop, laptop, notebook and tablet computers: up to $1,000. Computer accessories (monitors, speakers, printers, keyboards, microphones, mice): up to $500. Handheld calculators: under $200. General school supplies: under $30 per item.
Are local sales taxes included in New Mexico?
New Mexico has a gross receipts tax (GRT) rather than a sales tax, with one combined state and local rate. The holiday is a deduction from gross receipts, and retailers choose whether to take part.
When was the New Mexico sales tax holiday in 2026?
Back-to-School Tax Holiday: Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the New Mexico 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.