2026 Tax Free Weekends by State (Find Out When YOUR State Starts!)

Tax Free Weekends are coming soon for many states through the country. You shop TAX FREE for certain items – and the dates usually align with back to school sales!

Tax Free Weekends for 2026

Shopping during Tax Free Weekends are a great way to save a little extra – and there are usually some awesome back to school sales happening the same weekends! Be sure to watch the dates and what is included, as they vary by type as well as the dollar amount included.

When do 2026 Tax Free Weekends Start? 

Alabama: July 17 – 19

• Clothing (up to $156 or less per article), Computers (up to $1,173 or less), School supplies (up to $78), Books (up to $47)

Arkansas: August 1 – 2

• Clothing and Footwear (up to $100), School supplies (no limit), Electronic devices (no limit)

Connecticut: August 16 – 22

• Clothing and footwear (less than $100 per item – excludes accessories and protective or athletic clothing)

Florida: August 7 – 8

•  School supplies (up to $50), Clothing, footwear, and accessories (up to $100), Computers and related accessories (up to $1,500); Learning aids or puzzles (up to $30)

Iowa: August 7 – 8

• Clothing and footwear (up to $100)

Maryland: August 9 – 15

• Clothing & footwear (up to $100)

Mississippi: July 10 – 12

• Clothing and Shoes (up to $100); School  Supplies  (up to $100)

Missouri: August 7 – 9

• Clothing (up to $100), School Supplies (up to $50), Computer Software (up to $350), Computers (up to $1,500), Graphing Calculators (up to $150)

New Mexico: July 31 – August 2

• Clothing (up to $100), School Supplies (up to $30), Backpacks (up to $100), Computer related items (up to $500), Computers (up to $1,000), Handheld Calculators (up to $200)

Oklahoma: August 7 – 9

• Clothing and footwear (up to $100)

South Carolina: August 7 – 9

• Clothing, School supplies, Computers (no limit stated)

Tennessee: July 24 – 26

• Clothing (up to $100), School supplies (up to $100), Computers (up to $1,500)

Texas: August 7 – 9

•  Clothing (up to $100), School Supplies & Backpacks (up to $100)

Virginia:  August 7 – 9

• Clothing (up to $100), School supplies (up to $20)

If you don’t see your state yet, be sure to check back.  We will update as we get more confirmed announcements! 

How to Save Money on Back to School

Back to school can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be! Taking advantage of these tax free weekends and shopping the back to school sales are perfect to help reduce the costs. You can also take advantage of savings at second hand stores like Goodwill to save on backpacks and school supplies.

Also, know where and when to shop! Grab our FREE Printable Back to School Sales Cheat Sheet (COMING SOON!) to know where the BEST deals are on the most popular items.