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For consumers, sales tax holidays feel like a win—a rare chance to snag back-to-school gear, emergency supplies, or energy-efficient appliances without the added sales tax charge. But for businesses, these “holidays” are anything but a vacation.
While these holidays are designed to boost retail activity, they introduce a layer of complexity to your compliance strategy. Missing a date or misapplying an exemption doesn’t just frustrate customers; it can lead to costly filing errors and audit risks. Because many states require annual legislative approval or adjust their dates year-to-year, staying compliant requires constant vigilance.
We’ve compiled the most up-to-date schedule for 2026 below. Since several states have yet to finalize their specific windows, we recommend bookmarking this page. Our team will be updating this guide in real-time as new dates and categories are officially announced throughout the year.
Take a look at the video below where Logan from Stripe Tax breaks down the exact compliance traps hidden inside sales tax holidays. Using Alabama as a prime example, he explains how granular rules, local opt-ins, and destination-based boundaries make automation essential for survival this season.
List of 2026 sales tax holidays
Find your state and see which items are sales tax exempt during the designated holiday:
Alabama sales tax holidays 2026
February 21-23, 2026 – Severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday
- Covered items, $60 or less per item:
- Batteries
- Cellular phone battery and charger
- Portable self-powered or battery-powered radio, two way radio, weatherband radio, or NOAA weather radio
- Portable self-powered light source, including battery powered flashlights, lanterns, or emergency glow sticks
- Tarpaulin, Plastic sheeting, Plastic drop cloths, Other flexible, waterproof sheeting
- Ground anchor system, such as bungee cords or rope, or tiedown kit
- Duct tape
- Plywood, window film or other materials specifically designed to protect window coverings
- Non-electric food storage cooler or water storage container
- Non-electric can opener
- Artificial ice, blue ice, Ice packs, reusable ice
- Self-contained first aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Gas or Diesel fuel tank or container
- A single purchase with a sales price of $1000 or less of any portable generator and power cords used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage.
July 17-19, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday
- Clothing with a sales price of $100.00 or less per article of clothing
- Computers, software, and computer school supplies – The computer package will qualify for the exemption if the dollar amount of the sale is at or below $750
- Noncommercial purchases of school supplies, school art supplies, and school instructional material, up to a sales price of $50 per item
- Required textbooks on an official school book list with a sales price of more than $30 and less than $50
- Noncommercial purchases of books with a sales price of not more than $30 per book
- Covered items are exempt only if the individual item is priced at or below the established threshold for the exemption
Arkansas sales tax holiday 2026
August 1-2, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday
- Clothing less Than $100 per item
- Clothing accessory or equipment less than $50 per item
- Items that are eligible for the holiday without a threshold are school supplies, school art supplies, school instructional materials, and electronic devices.
Connecticut sales tax holiday 2026
August 16-22, 2026 – Sales tax free week
- Clothing & footwear less than $100
Yes, the TaxJar API honors all of the sales tax holidays listed here. Just set your product codes and we’ll make sure you’re not charging sales tax on non-taxable products during sales tax holidays in 2026. If you are ready to automate sales tax, start your free, 30-day TaxJar trial Florida sales tax holiday 2026
July 20-August 20, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday September 1-December 31, 2026 — Hunting, fishing, and camping sales tax holiday August 7-16, 2026 — Back to school sales tax holiday August 7-8, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday September 4-6, 2026 – Second Amendment weekend February 14-16, 2026 – Shop Maryland energy August 9-15, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday August 8-9, 2026 – Sales tax holiday July 10-12, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday August 28-30, 2026 – Second Amendment sales tax holiday April 19-25, 2026 – Show Me Green sales tax holiday August 7-9, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday July 31-August 2, 2026 – Back to school sales tax free holiday August 7-9, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday August 7-9, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday July 17-18, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday May 22-25, 2026 – Hurricane preparedness August 7-9, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday July 31-August 2, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday April 25-27, 2026 – Emergency preparation supplies sales tax holiday May 23-25, 2026 – Energy Star sales tax holiday May 23-25, 2026 – Water-efficient products sales tax holiday August 7-9, 2026 – Back to school sales tax holiday August 1-3, 2026 – Three day sales tax holiday July 31-August 3, 2026 – Sales tax holiday Do you manage your own shopping cart or marketplace? The TaxJar API honors all of the sales tax holidays listed above. Just set your product codes and we’ll make sure you’re not charging sales tax on non-taxable products during sales tax holidays in 2026. If you are ready to automate sales tax, start your free, 30-day TaxJar trial today. It's time to solve your tax complexity Talk to a TaxJar expert about automating your sales tax compliance.
kits; handguards; holsters; internal parts and components; magazines or other
ammunition feeding devices or carriers; pistol grips; shooting chronographs;
shooting mats, rests, or bipods; sights or optics; slides or cylinders; slings;
stocks or braces; suppressors or silencers; triggers
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The following energy star certified appliances qualify for the holiday, up to $1,500 per appliance:
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2026 sales tax holiday calendar
Date State / Territory Holiday type What’s exempt Feb 14–16 Maryland Energy Star Qualifying Energy Star appliances Feb 21–23 Alabama Severe weather prep Batteries, tarps, water containers, first-aid kits, generators Apr 19–25 Missouri “Show Me Green” energy Qualifying Energy Star appliances Apr 25–27 Texas Emergency prep Generators, batteries, tarps, first-aid kits May 22–25 Puerto Rico Hurricane preparedness Emergency preparedness items May 23–25 Texas Energy Star Air conditioners, washers, refrigerators May 23–25 Texas WaterSense Water-efficient & WaterSense-labeled products Jul 10–12 Mississippi Back to school Clothing & footwear under $100 Jul 17–18 Puerto Rico Back to school School uniforms & school supplies Jul 17–19 Alabama Back to school Clothing ≤ $100; school supplies ≤ $50; computers Jul 20–Aug 20 Florida Back to school Clothing ≤ $100; school supplies ≤ $50; computers ≤ $1,500; learning aids ≤ $30 Jul 31–Aug 2 New Mexico Back to school Clothing under $100; computers ≤ $1,000; school supplies Jul 31–Aug 2 Tennessee Back to school Clothing ≤ $100; school & art supplies ≤ $100; computers ≤ $1,500 Jul 31-Aug 3 West Virginia Back to school Clothing ≤ $125; school supplies ≤ $50; laptops ≤ $500; sports equipment ≤ $150 Aug 1-2 Arkansas Back to school Clothing under $100; school supplies & electronics Aug 1–3 Virginia Back to school + hurricane prep + Energy Star Clothing ≤ $100; school supplies ≤ $20; hurricane prep & Energy Star items Aug 7–8 Iowa Back to school Clothing & footwear under $100 Aug 7–9 Missouri Back to school Clothing ≤ $100; school supplies ≤ $50; computers ≤ $1,500 Aug 7–9 Ohio Back to school Clothing ≤ $75; school supplies ≤ $20 Aug 7–9 Oklahoma Back to school Clothing & footwear under $100 Aug 7–9 South Carolina Back to school Clothing; footwear; school supplies; computers; bed & bath Aug 7–9 Texas Back to school Clothing, footwear, school supplies & backpacks under $100 Aug 7-16 Illinois Back to school Clothing and school supplies under $125 Aug 8–9 Massachusetts Sales tax-free weekend Most retail items for personal use up to $2,500 Aug 9–15 Maryland Back to school Apparel & footwear ≤ $100; first $40 of a backpack Aug 16–22 Connecticut Back to school Clothing & footwear under $100 Aug 28-30 Mississippi Second Amendment Sale of firearms, ammunition and certain hunting supplies Sep 1-Dec 31 Florida Hunting, fishing, and camping sales tax holiday Qualifying hunting, fishing, and camping supplies Sep 4-6 Louisiana Second Amendment Any consumer purchase of firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies How to manage sales tax holidays for your e-commerce business
