GoKawiilApple published its 2026 sales tax holiday page this week, outlining when customers in 10 U.S. states can buy select products without paying state sales tax.
Customers can shop tax-free online or in-store, but the dates, devices, and price limits vary dramatically.
Tax holiday schedule by state
The first window begins on Friday for Alabama, running July 17–19.
Florida follows from July 20 through August 20, making its holiday by far the longest on Apple’s list.
New Mexico and Tennessee: July 31–August 2
West Virginia: July 31–August 3
Arkansas: August 1–2
Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia: August 7–9
Massachusetts: August 8–9
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