Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2027
Ohio has not announced its 2027 Sales Tax Holiday dates yet. In 2026 it ran Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, 2026.
No countdown yet
Ohio 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
Ohio has not announced its 2027 dates yet. The Tax Commissioner must notify retailers of the dates by June 1 before the holiday (Ohio Revised Code §5739.41); the 2026 dates were announced on May 1, 2026.
2026 dates (for reference)
Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, 2026
3 days
When it happens: Dates are designated each year by the Tax Commissioner. The standard holiday runs over the period that includes the first Friday of August and the following Saturday and Sunday.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Clothing | $75 or less per item |
| School supplies | $20 or less per item |
| School instructional materials (reference books, maps and globes, textbooks, workbooks) | $20 or less per item |
Are local taxes included?
The Department of Taxation’s guidance refers only to “sales tax” and does not separately address county or transit taxes.
Good to know
- There was no expanded holiday on items of $500 and under in 2026; only the standard back-to-school holiday ran.
- Business purchases do not qualify.
Legal basis: Ohio Revised Code §5739.41 (holiday designation) and chapter 5739. Sources: Ohio Department of Taxation: Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2026; Ohio Department of Taxation: Sales Tax Holiday Announced: August 7-9; Ohio Revised Code §5739.41: Sales tax holiday designation. Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Ohio tax-free weekend in 2027?
Not announced yet. Ohio has not announced its 2027 dates yet. The Tax Commissioner must notify retailers of the dates by June 1 before the holiday (Ohio Revised Code §5739.41); the 2026 dates were announced on May 1, 2026. In 2026 it ran Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, 2026.
What is tax-free during the Ohio Sales Tax Holiday?
Clothing: $75 or less per item. School supplies: $20 or less per item. School instructional materials (reference books, maps and globes, textbooks, workbooks): $20 or less per item.
Are local sales taxes included in Ohio?
The Department of Taxation’s guidance refers only to “sales tax” and does not separately address county or transit taxes.
When was the Ohio sales tax holiday in 2026?
Sales Tax Holiday: Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the Ohio 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.