South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday 2027
South Carolina's 2027 Tax Free Weekend runs Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8, 2027.
Next South Carolina sales tax holiday
Tax Free Weekend
Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8, 2027 · 269 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.
Tax Free Weekend
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: From 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August through midnight the following Sunday (72 hours).
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Clothing, clothing accessories and footwear | No price limit |
| School supplies | No price limit |
| Computers, software, printers and printer supplies | No price limit |
| Certain bed and bath supplies | No price limit |
Are local taxes included?
Yes. Qualifying items are exempt from the 6% state tax and from local sales and use taxes the Department collects.
Good to know
- Not included: items for business use, rentals, watches, eyewear, jewelry, cosmetics, wallets, furniture and layaway purchases.
Legal basis: South Carolina sales tax holiday statute, per SCDOR. Sources: SCDOR: Sales tax holiday dates 2026 and list of exempt and non-exempt items; SCDOR: South Carolina’s 2026 Tax Free Weekend starts Friday, August 7. Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the South Carolina tax-free weekend in 2027?
The Tax Free Weekend runs Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8, 2027. From 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August through midnight the following Sunday (72 hours).
What is tax-free during the South Carolina Tax Free Weekend?
Clothing, clothing accessories and footwear: no price limit. School supplies: no price limit. Computers, software, printers and printer supplies: no price limit. Certain bed and bath supplies: no price limit.
Are local sales taxes included in South Carolina?
Yes. Qualifying items are exempt from the 6% state tax and from local sales and use taxes the Department collects.
When was the South Carolina sales tax holiday in 2026?
Tax Free Weekend: Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the South Carolina 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.