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Free sales tax holiday tracker

2026 tax-free
weekends by state.

Find 2026 tax-free weekend dates, eligible items, and price limits by state. Compare 2025 holiday dates and Walmart Weeks to spot timing differences in your sales data.

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20 states with listed holidays29 holiday windows2026 dates + 2025 comparisons
01 / Explore the map

Which states have tax-free weekends?

2026 vs. 2025

Hover or focus for dates. Select a state to filter the table.

ALAKAZARCACOFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMIMNMSMOMTNENVNMNYNCNDOHOKORPASCSDTNTXUTVAWAWVWIWY
School & clothingEnergy & waterStorm preparationHunting & outdoorsOther retailMultiple typesNo matching holidayNo statewide sales tax

50 states · Alaska and Hawaii shown as insets · Colors follow the type, month, and change filters.

02 / Compare the dates

2026 tax-free weekend dates by state.

29 holidays across 20 states

WK = Walmart Week · Saturday–Friday

State / holiday2026 dates2025 datesYear-over-year comparison
Alabama Severe weather preparednessFeb 20 – Feb 22FY2027 · WK 3–4Fri–Sun · 3 daysFeb 21 – Feb 23FY2026 · WK 3–4Fri–Sun · 3 daysSame start weekRules or duration changed
Alabama Grocery tax suspensionMay 1 – Jun 30FY2027 · WK 13–22Fri–Tue · 61 daysNo corresponding 2025 holiday listed.No 2025 eventRules or duration changed
Alabama Back to schoolJul 17 – Jul 19FY2027 · WK 24–25Fri–Sun · 3 daysJul 18 – Jul 20FY2026 · WK 24–25Fri–Sun · 3 daysSame start weekRules or duration changed
Arkansas Back to schoolAug 1 – Aug 2FY2027 · WK 27Sat–Sun · 2 daysAug 2 – Aug 3FY2026 · WK 27Sat–Sun · 2 daysSame start week
Connecticut Sales Tax Free WeekAug 16 – Aug 22FY2027 · WK 29–30Sun–Sat · 7 daysAug 17 – Aug 23FY2026 · WK 29–30Sun–Sat · 7 daysSame start weekRules or duration changed
Florida Back to schoolJul 20 – Aug 20FY2027 · WK 25–29Mon–Thu · 32 daysAug 1 – Aug 31FY2026 · WK 26–31Fri–Sun · 31 days1 week earlier31 → 32 holiday daysRules or duration changed
Florida Hunting, fishing & campingSep 1 – Dec 31FY2027 · WK 31–48Tue–Thu · 122 daysSep 8 – Dec 31FY2026 · WK 32–48Mon–Wed · 115 days1 week earlier115 → 122 holiday daysRules or duration changed
Illinois Back to school · reduced taxAug 7 – Aug 16FY2027 · WK 27–29Fri–Sun · 10 daysNo holiday in 2025.No 2025 eventRules or duration changed
Iowa Clothing & footwearAug 7 – Aug 8FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sat · 2 daysAug 1 – Aug 2FY2026 · WK 26–27Fri–Sat · 2 days1 week later
Louisiana Second Amendment weekendSep 4 – Sep 6FY2027 · WK 31–32Fri–Sun · 3 daysSep 5 – Sep 7FY2026 · WK 31–32Fri–Sun · 3 daysSame start week
Maryland Shop Maryland EnergyFeb 14 – Feb 16FY2027 · WK 3Sat–Mon · 3 daysFeb 15 – Feb 17FY2026 · WK 3Sat–Mon · 3 daysSame start week
Maryland Shop Maryland Tax-Free WeekAug 9 – Aug 15FY2027 · WK 28–29Sun–Sat · 7 daysAug 10 – Aug 16FY2026 · WK 28–29Sun–Sat · 7 daysSame start week
Massachusetts Sales tax holidayAug 8 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 28Sat–Sun · 2 daysAug 9 – Aug 10FY2026 · WK 28Sat–Sun · 2 daysSame start week
Mississippi Back to schoolJul 10 – Jul 12FY2027 · WK 23–24Fri–Sun · 3 daysJul 11 – Jul 13FY2026 · WK 23–24Fri–Sun · 3 daysSame start week
Mississippi Second Amendment weekendAug 28 – Aug 30FY2027 · WK 30–31Fri–Sun · 3 daysAug 29 – Aug 31FY2026 · WK 30–31Fri–Sun · 3 daysSame start weekRules or duration changed
Missouri Show Me GreenApr 19 – Apr 25FY2027 · WK 12–13Sun–Sat · 7 daysApr 19 – Apr 25FY2026 · WK 12Sat–Fri · 7 daysWeek split changed
Missouri Back to schoolAug 7 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 daysAug 1 – Aug 3FY2026 · WK 26–27Fri–Sun · 3 days1 week later
Nevada Nevada Day · National GuardRestricted eligibilityOct 30 – Nov 1FY2027 · WK 39–40Fri–Sun · 3 daysOct 31 – Nov 2FY2026 · WK 39–40Fri–Sun · 3 daysSame start week
New Mexico Back to schoolJul 31 – Aug 2FY2027 · WK 26–27Fri–Sun · 3 daysJul 25 – Jul 27FY2026 · WK 25–26Fri–Sun · 3 days1 week later
Ohio Back to schoolAug 7 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 daysAug 1 – Aug 14FY2026 · WK 26–28Fri–Thu · 14 days1 week later14 → 3 holiday daysRules or duration changed
Oklahoma Clothing & footwearAug 7 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 daysAug 1 – Aug 3FY2026 · WK 26–27Fri–Sun · 3 days1 week later
South Carolina Tax Free WeekendAug 7 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 daysAug 1 – Aug 3FY2026 · WK 26–27Fri–Sun · 3 days1 week later
Tennessee Back to schoolJul 31 – Aug 2FY2027 · WK 26–27Fri–Sun · 3 daysJul 25 – Jul 27FY2026 · WK 25–26Fri–Sun · 3 days1 week later
Texas Emergency preparationApr 25 – Apr 27FY2027 · WK 13Sat–Mon · 3 daysApr 26 – Apr 28FY2026 · WK 13Sat–Mon · 3 daysSame start week
Texas ENERGY STARMay 23 – May 25FY2027 · WK 17Sat–Mon · 3 daysMay 24 – May 26FY2026 · WK 17Sat–Mon · 3 daysSame start week
Texas Water-efficient productsMay 23 – May 25FY2027 · WK 17Sat–Mon · 3 daysMay 24 – May 26FY2026 · WK 17Sat–Mon · 3 daysSame start week
Texas Back to schoolAug 7 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 daysAug 8 – Aug 10FY2026 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 daysSame start weekRules or duration changed
Virginia School, storm & energyAug 7 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 daysAug 1 – Aug 3FY2026 · WK 26–27Fri–Sun · 3 days1 week later
West Virginia Back to schoolJul 31 – Aug 3FY2027 · WK 26–27Fri–Mon · 4 daysAug 1 – Aug 4FY2026 · WK 26–27Fri–Mon · 4 daysSame start week

Earlier/later comparisons use each event’s first Walmart Week. A changed week split means the holiday days fall differently across weeks. Open a state below for the number of holiday days in every affected week. Eligibility limits below describe 2026.

03 / Check the details

What’s included in tax-free weekend?

Price limits, exceptions, and the
differences to check in your POS data.

AL

Alabama

3 holidays
Storm preparation

Severe weather preparedness

State tax exemption; city and county participation varies.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Feb 20 – Feb 22FY2027 · WK 3–4Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 31 dayWK 42 days
2025Feb 21 – Feb 23FY2026 · WK 3–4Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 31 dayWK 42 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Listed emergency supplies: $94 or less per item.
  • Portable generators and power cords: $1,564 or less in a single purchase.
Exceptions to check

Coin, car, and boat batteries do not qualify. Eligible supplies include flashlights, first-aid kits, tarps, and specified batteries.

For your year-over-year analysis

Price limits rose from $60 for supplies and $1,000 for generators and cords in 2025. Compare the eligible item mix as well as the weekend.

Other retail

Grocery tax suspension

The state food sales tax is suspended. City and county food taxes still apply.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026May 1 – Jun 30FY2027 · WK 13–22Fri–Tue · 61 days
WK 131 dayWK 147 daysWK 157 daysWK 167 daysWK 177 daysWK 187 daysWK 197 daysWK 207 daysWK 217 daysWK 224 days
2025

No corresponding 2025 holiday listed.

Eligible purchases & price limits
  • SNAP-eligible food for home consumption; no item price cap.
Exceptions to check

Alcohol, tobacco, and hot food ready for immediate consumption are excluded.

For your year-over-year analysis

The state tax suspension lasts two months. Compare the full period across its reporting weeks.

School & clothing

Back to school

State tax exemption; local taxes depend on city and county participation.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Jul 17 – Jul 19FY2027 · WK 24–25Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 241 dayWK 252 days
2025Jul 18 – Jul 20FY2026 · WK 24–25Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 241 dayWK 252 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Clothing: $156 or less per article; books: $47 or less each.
  • School supplies: $78 or less per item.
  • Computers, software, and school computer supplies: $1,173 or less in a single purchase.
Exceptions to check

Jewelry, handbags, protective equipment, and specialized sports equipment are excluded.

For your year-over-year analysis

The 2025 limits were $100 for clothing, $30 for books, $50 for supplies, and $750 for computers. Higher limits change which items qualify.

AR

Arkansas

1 holiday
School & clothing

Back to school

State and local taxes are exempt; retailers must participate.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 1 – Aug 2FY2027 · WK 27Sat–Sun · 2 days
WK 272 days
2025Aug 2 – Aug 3FY2026 · WK 27Sat–Sun · 2 days
WK 272 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Clothing and footwear: under $100 per item; accessories: under $50.
  • Listed school supplies, art supplies, instructional materials, and student electronic devices: no price cap.
Exceptions to check

Protective and specialized sports equipment are excluded. Qualifying electronics include computers, tablets, and cellular phones.

For your year-over-year analysis

Both days fall in one Walmart Week. Do not add the preceding Friday when comparing this event with nearby states.

CT

Connecticut

1 holiday
School & clothing

Sales Tax Free Week

Qualifying purchases are exempt from state sales tax, including online purchases.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 16 – Aug 22FY2027 · WK 29–30Sun–Sat · 7 days
WK 296 daysWK 301 day
2025Aug 17 – Aug 23FY2026 · WK 29–30Sun–Sat · 7 days
WK 296 daysWK 301 day
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Qualifying clothing, footwear, backpacks, and cleats: under $300 per item.
Exceptions to check

Jewelry, handbags, and specialized protective or athletic gear outside the expanded list remain taxable.

For your year-over-year analysis

The clothing limit was under $100 in 2025. Certain nonelectronic school supplies became exempt year-round in July 2026; separate that change from the holiday.

FL

Florida

2 holidays
School & clothing

Back to school

Qualifying purchases are exempt from state and local sales tax.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Jul 20 – Aug 20FY2027 · WK 25–29Mon–Thu · 32 days
WK 255 daysWK 267 daysWK 277 daysWK 287 daysWK 296 days
2025Aug 1 – Aug 31FY2026 · WK 26–31Fri–Sun · 31 days
WK 261 dayWK 277 daysWK 287 daysWK 297 daysWK 307 daysWK 312 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Clothing, footwear, and qualifying bags: $100 or less per item.
  • School supplies: $50 or less; learning aids and jigsaw puzzles: $30 or less.
  • Personal computers and related accessories: $1,500 or less.
Exceptions to check

Computers must be for personal, noncommercial use. Theme-park, airport, and public-lodging sales are excluded.

For your year-over-year analysis

The window moved from August 1–31 to July 20–August 20 and grew from 31 to 32 days. July gains holiday exposure while late August loses it.

Hunting & outdoors

Hunting, fishing & camping

Qualifying purchases are exempt from state and local sales tax.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Sep 1 – Dec 31FY2027 · WK 31–48Tue–Thu · 122 days
WK 314 daysWK 327 daysWK 337 daysWK 347 daysWK 357 daysWK 367 daysWK 377 daysWK 387 daysWK 397 daysWK 407 daysWK 417 daysWK 427 daysWK 437 daysWK 447 daysWK 457 daysWK 467 daysWK 477 daysWK 486 days
2025Sep 8 – Dec 31FY2026 · WK 32–48Mon–Wed · 115 days
WK 325 daysWK 337 daysWK 347 daysWK 357 daysWK 367 daysWK 377 daysWK 387 daysWK 397 daysWK 407 daysWK 417 daysWK 427 daysWK 437 daysWK 447 daysWK 457 daysWK 467 daysWK 477 daysWK 485 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Tents: $200 or less; rods/reels: $75 each or $150 per set.
  • Sleeping bags, camping chairs, stoves, and hammocks: $50 or less; lanterns, flashlights, and tackle boxes: $30 or less.
  • Bait/tackle: $10 each or $20 per pack. Qualifying hunting supplies have no price cap.
Exceptions to check

Rentals, repairs, business purchases, and sales at airports, theme parks, and public lodging are excluded.

For your year-over-year analysis

The holiday starts seven calendar days earlier. The bait/tackle caps also increased from $5 each or $10 per pack in 2025.

IL

Illinois

1 holiday
School & clothing

Back to school · reduced tax

Reduced tax, not tax-free: the state rate falls from 6.25% to 1.25%. Local taxes still apply.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 7 – Aug 16FY2027 · WK 27–29Fri–Sun · 10 days
WK 271 dayWK 287 daysWK 292 days
2025

No holiday in 2025.

Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Clothing and footwear: under $125 per item.
  • Qualifying school supplies have no $125 price limit.
Exceptions to check

Only the state-listed clothing and school supplies qualify; this is not a general merchandise tax reduction.

For your year-over-year analysis

Illinois restored its holiday for 2026 after offering none in 2025. There is no matching holiday window in last year’s sales.

IA

Iowa

1 holiday
School & clothing

Clothing & footwear

State and local option sales taxes are exempt.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 7 – Aug 8FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sat · 2 days
WK 271 dayWK 281 day
2025Aug 1 – Aug 2FY2026 · WK 26–27Fri–Sat · 2 days
WK 261 dayWK 271 day
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Clothing and ordinary footwear: under $100 per item.
Exceptions to check

Accessories, sporting equipment, and specialized athletic or protective clothing are excluded.

For your year-over-year analysis

The event ends Saturday, not Sunday. Its Friday and Saturday fall in separate Walmart Weeks.

LA

Louisiana

1 holiday
Hunting & outdoors

Second Amendment weekend

Qualifying consumer purchases are exempt from state and local sales taxes.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Sep 4 – Sep 6FY2027 · WK 31–32Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 311 dayWK 322 days
2025Sep 5 – Sep 7FY2026 · WK 31–32Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 311 dayWK 322 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Qualifying firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies have no price cap.
Exceptions to check

Use the state’s hunting-supply definitions; general outdoor merchandise is not automatically eligible.

For your year-over-year analysis

Check hunting departments separately from the school-shopping events in July and August.

MD

Maryland

2 holidays
Energy & water

Shop Maryland Energy

Qualifying purchases are exempt from Maryland sales tax.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Feb 14 – Feb 16FY2027 · WK 3Sat–Mon · 3 days
WK 33 days
2025Feb 15 – Feb 17FY2026 · WK 3Sat–Mon · 3 days
WK 33 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Specified ENERGY STAR appliances and solar water heaters: no price cap.
Exceptions to check

The ENERGY STAR label alone is insufficient. The product must also be on Maryland’s eligible list.

For your year-over-year analysis

This Saturday–Monday event stays within one Walmart Week in both years.

School & clothing

Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week

Qualifying purchases are exempt from Maryland sales tax.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 9 – Aug 15FY2027 · WK 28–29Sun–Sat · 7 days
WK 286 daysWK 291 day
2025Aug 10 – Aug 16FY2026 · WK 28–29Sun–Sat · 7 days
WK 286 daysWK 291 day
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Clothing and footwear: $100 or less per item.
  • The first $40 of a qualifying backpack or bookbag is exempt.
Exceptions to check

Clothing accessories are excluded. General school supplies and computers are not covered.

For your year-over-year analysis

The Sunday–Saturday window puts the last day in the following Walmart Week. The backpack rule is a partial exemption.

MA

Massachusetts

1 holiday
Other retail

Sales tax holiday

Qualifying purchases are exempt from Massachusetts sales tax.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 8 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 28Sat–Sun · 2 days
WK 282 days
2025Aug 9 – Aug 10FY2026 · WK 28Sat–Sun · 2 days
WK 282 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Most tangible retail items: $2,500 or less per item, purchased by individuals for personal use.
Exceptions to check

Meals, vehicles, motorboats, utilities, tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and business purchases are excluded. Layaway purchases do not qualify.

For your year-over-year analysis

A broad merchandise event within one Walmart Week. Do not limit the comparison to clothing and school supplies.

MS

Mississippi

2 holidays
School & clothing

Back to school

Eligible purchases are exempt under Mississippi’s sales tax holiday rules.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Jul 10 – Jul 12FY2027 · WK 23–24Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 231 dayWK 242 days
2025Jul 11 – Jul 13FY2026 · WK 23–24Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 231 dayWK 242 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Eligible clothing, footwear, and school supplies: under $100 per item.
Exceptions to check

Use the state’s item list for accessories and sports equipment; the exemption does not cover every school-related purchase.

For your year-over-year analysis

Both events run Friday–Sunday in July. August-only school-shopping comparisons will miss this holiday.

Hunting & outdoors

Second Amendment weekend

Eligible purchases are exempt under Mississippi’s sales tax holiday rules.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 28 – Aug 30FY2027 · WK 30–31Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 301 dayWK 312 days
2025Aug 29 – Aug 31FY2026 · WK 30–31Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 301 dayWK 312 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Firearms, firearm safes, ammunition, and specified hunting supplies: no price cap.
Exceptions to check

General hunting gear and hunting animals are excluded. Layaway purchases do not qualify.

For your year-over-year analysis

Firearm safes qualify in the updated 2026 guide; they were excluded from the 2025 list. Include that assortment change in the comparison.

MO

Missouri

2 holidays
Energy & water

Show Me Green

State, city, county, and district sales taxes are exempt on the qualifying amount.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Apr 19 – Apr 25FY2027 · WK 12–13Sun–Sat · 7 days
WK 126 daysWK 131 day
2025Apr 19 – Apr 25FY2026 · WK 12Sat–Fri · 7 days
WK 127 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • The first $1,500 of each qualifying new ENERGY STAR appliance is exempt from state tax.
Exceptions to check

Only listed appliances qualify. Microwaves, coffee makers, and dehumidifiers are excluded.

For your year-over-year analysis

The calendar dates stay the same, but the weekdays shift. In 2026 the final Saturday falls in the next Walmart Week.

School & clothing

Back to school

Qualifying purchases are exempt from state and local sales tax.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 7 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 271 dayWK 282 days
2025Aug 1 – Aug 3FY2026 · WK 26–27Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 261 dayWK 272 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Clothing: $100 or less per item; school supplies: up to $50 per purchase.
  • Computers and peripherals: up to $1,500; software: $350 or less; graphing calculators: up to $150.
Exceptions to check

Watches, radios, headphones, sporting equipment, furniture, and office equipment outside the definitions do not qualify.

For your year-over-year analysis

The school-supply limit is per purchase. Treating it as a per-item limit would overstate the eligible basket.

NV

Nevada

1 holiday
Other retail

Nevada Day · National Guard

Tax is paid at checkout and reclaimed from the state. Refund requests are due within 30 calendar days of purchase.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Oct 30 – Nov 1FY2027 · WK 39–40Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 391 dayWK 402 days
2025Oct 31 – Nov 2FY2026 · WK 39–40Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 391 dayWK 402 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Qualifying purchases by eligible Nevada National Guard members and qualifying relatives.
Exceptions to check

This is not open to all shoppers. An exemption letter is required; the state lists September 15, 2026 as the application deadline.

For your year-over-year analysis

Only eligible National Guard members and relatives can claim this refund. Keep that limited eligibility in mind when comparing statewide sales.

NM

New Mexico

1 holiday
School & clothing

Back to school

A gross receipts tax deduction; retailers may choose whether to participate.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Jul 31 – Aug 2FY2027 · WK 26–27Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 261 dayWK 272 days
2025Jul 25 – Jul 27FY2026 · WK 25–26Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 251 dayWK 262 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Clothing/footwear: under $100; most school supplies: under $30 per item.
  • Computers/tablets: $1,000 or less; specified computer equipment: $500 or less.
  • Bookbags, maps, and globes: under $100; handheld calculators: under $200.
Exceptions to check

Accessories and specialized athletic or protective clothing are excluded.

For your year-over-year analysis

The 2025 event was July 25–27. It moved to July 31–August 2 in 2026, one Walmart Week later.

OH

Ohio

1 holiday
School & clothing

Back to school

Qualifying purchases are exempt from sales tax.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 7 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 271 dayWK 282 days
2025Aug 1 – Aug 14FY2026 · WK 26–28Fri–Thu · 14 days
WK 261 dayWK 277 daysWK 286 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Clothing: $75 or less per item.
  • School supplies and school instructional materials: $20 or less per item.
Exceptions to check

The broad $500-per-item exemption from 2025 does not apply in 2026. Computers are not part of the listed 2026 categories.

For your year-over-year analysis

The holiday shrank from 14 days to three and returned to school categories with lower caps. Date alignment alone cannot make the two years comparable.

OK

Oklahoma

1 holiday
School & clothing

Clothing & footwear

State, city, and county sales taxes are exempt on qualifying items.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 7 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 271 dayWK 282 days
2025Aug 1 – Aug 3FY2026 · WK 26–27Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 261 dayWK 272 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Qualifying clothing and footwear: under $100 per item.
Exceptions to check

Accessories, clothing rentals, and specialized athletic or protective clothing are excluded.

For your year-over-year analysis

This is a clothing event. School supplies and computers do not qualify simply because they are bought for school.

SC

South Carolina

1 holiday
School & clothing

Tax Free Weekend

State and applicable local sales taxes are exempt.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 7 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 271 dayWK 282 days
2025Aug 1 – Aug 3FY2026 · WK 26–27Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 261 dayWK 272 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Eligible clothing, footwear, school supplies, computers, and specified bed and bath items: no price cap.
Exceptions to check

Jewelry, cosmetics, furniture, rentals, and business purchases are excluded. Bed and bath eligibility is item-specific.

For your year-over-year analysis

Include qualifying dorm-room purchases as well as school supplies when selecting departments.

TN

Tennessee

1 holiday
School & clothing

Back to school

Qualifying purchases are exempt from sales tax, including online purchases.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Jul 31 – Aug 2FY2027 · WK 26–27Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 261 dayWK 272 days
2025Jul 25 – Jul 27FY2026 · WK 25–26Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 251 dayWK 262 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Clothing and school/art supplies: $100 or less per item.
  • Personal-use computers, laptops, and tablets: $1,500 or less.
Exceptions to check

Business purchases, jewelry, and separately sold computer accessories are excluded.

For your year-over-year analysis

The last Friday in July falls six calendar days later in 2026, shifting the event one Walmart Week later.

TX

Texas

4 holidays
Storm preparation

Emergency preparation

State and local sales taxes are exempt on qualifying supplies.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Apr 25 – Apr 27FY2027 · WK 13Sat–Mon · 3 days
WK 133 days
2025Apr 26 – Apr 28FY2026 · WK 13Sat–Mon · 3 days
WK 133 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Portable generators: under $3,000; emergency ladders and hurricane shutters: under $300.
  • Specified emergency supplies: under $75 per item.
Exceptions to check

Car and boat batteries, camping stoves, chainsaws, and ordinary building materials are excluded.

For your year-over-year analysis

The Saturday–Monday event occupies one Walmart Week in both years. Delivery charges count toward price limits.

Energy & water

ENERGY STAR

State and local sales taxes are exempt on qualifying products.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026May 23 – May 25FY2027 · WK 17Sat–Mon · 3 days
WK 173 days
2025May 24 – May 26FY2026 · WK 17Sat–Mon · 3 days
WK 173 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • ENERGY STAR air conditioners: $6,000 or less; refrigerators: $2,000 or less.
  • Other listed qualifying products, including clothes washers and dishwashers: no price cap.
Exceptions to check

Not every ENERGY STAR product qualifies. Water heaters, clothes dryers, and freezers are excluded.

For your year-over-year analysis

It shares Memorial Day weekend with the water-efficient products holiday. Keep the categories separate to avoid counting the same event twice.

Energy & water

Water-efficient products

State and local sales taxes are exempt. Residential-use restrictions apply to the water-conserving category.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026May 23 – May 25FY2027 · WK 17Sat–Mon · 3 days
WK 173 days
2025May 24 – May 26FY2026 · WK 17Sat–Mon · 3 days
WK 173 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • WaterSense-labeled products and qualifying residential water-conserving products: no price cap.
Exceptions to check

Ordinary sprinklers, construction materials, and items outside the conservation definitions do not automatically qualify.

For your year-over-year analysis

Mulch, soil, rain barrels, and qualifying plants can affect lawn and garden sales during the same weekend as the appliance holiday.

School & clothing

Back to school

State and local sales taxes are exempt. Shipping and handling count toward the $100 limit.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 7 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 271 dayWK 282 days
2025Aug 8 – Aug 10FY2026 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 271 dayWK 282 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Qualifying clothing, footwear, school supplies, and student backpacks: under $100 per item.
Exceptions to check

Jewelry, handbags, most specialized sports equipment, and computers are excluded.

For your year-over-year analysis

Texas changed to the first Friday in August. In these two years, the event still falls in the same Walmart Week numbers.

VA

Virginia

1 holiday
School & clothing / Storm preparation / Energy & water

School, storm & energy

Qualifying purchases are exempt from state and local sales taxes.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Aug 7 – Aug 9FY2027 · WK 27–28Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 271 dayWK 282 days
2025Aug 1 – Aug 3FY2026 · WK 26–27Fri–Sun · 3 days
WK 261 dayWK 272 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Clothing/footwear: $100 or less; school supplies: $20 or less per item.
  • Generators: $1,000 or less; gas chainsaws: $350 or less; chainsaw accessories and other listed storm items: $60 or less.
  • Eligible ENERGY STAR and WaterSense products: $2,500 or less.
Exceptions to check

Energy and water products must be for noncommercial home or personal use. Category and certification rules still apply.

For your year-over-year analysis

Three category groups share one weekend. A state-level total can hide different results in apparel, hardware, and appliances.

WV

West Virginia

1 holiday
School & clothing

Back to school

Qualifying purchases are exempt from state and municipal sales taxes.

2026 official guidance ↗
2026Jul 31 – Aug 3FY2027 · WK 26–27Fri–Mon · 4 days
WK 261 dayWK 273 days
2025Aug 1 – Aug 4FY2026 · WK 26–27Fri–Mon · 4 days
WK 261 dayWK 273 days
2025 date source ↗
Eligible purchases & price limits
  • Clothing: $125 or less; school supplies: $50 or less; instructional materials: $20 or less per item.
  • Laptops/tablets: $500 or less; qualifying sports equipment: $150 or less.
Exceptions to check

Business purchases and clothing accessories are excluded. Only specified sports equipment qualifies.

For your year-over-year analysis

The holiday includes Monday. Compare all four event days before drawing conclusions from the weekend alone.

States without a listed retail holiday

This guide covers state retail sales tax holidays. Fuel and excise tax suspensions, municipal-only programs, permanent exemptions, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories are outside its scope. A state without a listed holiday can still exempt individual products year-round.

AlaskaNo statewide sales tax
ArizonaNo retail holiday listed
CaliforniaNo retail holiday listed
ColoradoNo retail holiday listed
DelawareNo statewide sales tax
GeorgiaNo retail holiday listed
HawaiiNo retail holiday listed
IdahoNo retail holiday listed
IndianaNo retail holiday listed
KansasNo retail holiday listed
KentuckyNo retail holiday listed
MaineNo retail holiday listed
MichiganNo retail holiday listed
MinnesotaNo retail holiday listed
MontanaNo statewide sales tax
NebraskaNo retail holiday listed
New HampshireNo statewide sales tax
New JerseyNo retail holiday listed
New YorkNo retail holiday listed
North CarolinaNo retail holiday listed
North DakotaNo retail holiday listed
OregonNo statewide sales tax
PennsylvaniaNo retail holiday listed
Rhode IslandNo retail holiday listed
South DakotaNo retail holiday listed
UtahNo retail holiday listed
VermontNo retail holiday listed
WashingtonNo retail holiday listed
WisconsinNo retail holiday listed
WyomingNo retail holiday listed
Check the FTA state reference ↗

New Mexico’s Small Business Saturday exemption expired in July 2025. It is excluded from these dates despite appearing in some annual trackers. State bulletin ↗ 2025 expiration notice ↗

Reading your POS results

Compare tax-free holidays
by Walmart Week.

A holiday is one possible explanation for a sales change. Check price, promotions, availability, and store mix before attributing the result to tax relief.

01

Count the eligible days in each week.

Walmart Weeks run Saturday–Friday. A Friday–Sunday holiday puts one day in the first week and two in the next. The state guides show this split for both years.

02

Match the eligible assortment.

Ohio’s 2026 holiday covers fewer days and categories than its 2025 event. An item that qualified last year may no longer qualify, even when you align the dates.

03

Look at the weeks around the event.

Compare daily sales through the holiday and the surrounding weeks. Purchases brought forward or delayed can make a weekly increase look larger than the change across the full period.

Planning your comparison

Tax-free weekend FAQs.

When is tax-free weekend in 2026?

Dates vary by state and holiday. Many school and clothing holidays fall in July or August, while energy, emergency preparation, and outdoor holidays run at other times. Some last longer than a weekend. Use thestate date table for each 2026 window and its 2025 comparison.

Which dates should I use to analyze Walmart tax-free weekend sales?

Start with the store’s state and the eligible product category. Then use the state guide to check price limits and local-tax rules. Walmart Weeks run Saturday–Friday, so a Friday–Sunday holiday splits across two weeks. Compare the holiday days in each week for both years.

Are all school supplies, clothes, and computers tax-free?

No. Each state sets its eligible categories, exclusions, and price limits. “Under $100” excludes an item priced at $100; “$100 or less” includes it. Some limits apply per item, others per purchase, and some exemptions cover only the first part of a price. Thestate rules explain those differences.

Does tax-free weekend apply to online shopping?

Online purchases can qualify, depending on the state’s order, payment, and delivery rules. For example, Connecticut addresses purchases paid for during its holiday even when delivery happens later. Check thestate’s online-order guidancebefore applying an exemption.

Why can the Walmart Week comparison differ from the calendar dates?

A holiday can keep the same calendar dates and still span different Walmart Weeks. Missouri’s April 19–25 energy holiday falls entirely in WK 12 in 2025, but its final Saturday falls in WK 13 in 2026. The state guides show the number of holiday days in every affected week. Use theWalmart fiscal calendar for the full-year view.

Sources & method

Sales tax holiday
sources.

Compiled by TrueShelf. State guidance takes precedence when reference tables disagree. Each state guide links to its eligibility rules and the source for last year’s dates.

Dates are calendar dates for each jurisdiction. Start and end times, online-order rules, and local tax participation follow the state guidance. “Under $100” excludes a $100 item; “$100 or less” includes it. Examples here are a planning summary, not a complete list of exempt products.

Walmart Week numbers use the same published reporting calendars as our Walmart calendar. August 2026 falls in FY2027; August 2025 falls in FY2026. The comparison matches the corresponding holiday, rather than subtracting 365 days.

Online orders, bundles, and rain checks

Order dates and delivery dates are not interchangeable. Connecticut, for example, uses payment during the holiday to determine eligibility even if delivery follows later. Its rules also prohibit splitting a normally bundled item to bring its price below the cap. A rain check used after the holiday does not extend the exemption. Read Connecticut’s examples; apply the rules for the state where the purchase is taxed.

Map boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, via U.S. Atlas (license). The guide covers the 50 states; fuel-tax relief and municipal-only programs are excluded.

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