State sales tax holidays usually run for one weekend, though some states offer longer exemptions. Tharon Green/CNET
If you haven't already started buying back-to-school essentials, shopping during a sales tax holiday can offer some extra savings.
These tax-free shopping events typically center on back-to-school items, offering discounts on clothing, school supplies, laptops and athletic gear.
This year, 17 states are participating in a tax-free event, with one starting this weekend, and two more kicking off on July 25. Here's when they're happening and which items will be tax-free.
2025 back-to-school state sales tax holidays State State sales tax Tax-free dates Alabama 4% July 18-20 Arkansas 6.50% Aug. 2-3 Connecticut 6.35% TBD Florida 6% Aug. 1-31 Iowa 6% Aug. 1-2 Maryland 6% Aug. 9-15 Massachusetts 6.25% Aug. 9-10 Mississippi 7% July 11-13 Missouri 4.23% Aug. 1-3 New Mexico 5.13%* July 25-27 Ohio 5.75% Aug. 1-14 Oklahoma 4.50% Aug. 1-3 South Carolina 6% Aug. 1-3 Tennessee 7% July 25-27 Texas 6.25% Aug. 8-10 Virginia 4% Aug. 1-3 West Virginia 6% Aug. 1-4
State sales tax holidays in 2025
Alabama
Dates: July 18-20, 2025 Tax-free items: Clothing: $100 or less per item.
Computers: $750 or less per item.
School supplies: $50 or less per item.
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