2025 State Sales Tax Free Holidays
Authored by John Baker
Sales tax free holidays are periods when specific taxes are temporarily waived or reduced for items in certain states. These limited-time offers are fantastic because they give consumers an opportunity to save money on big-ticket purchases such as electronics, power tools, clothing, and even severe weather preparedness items. They also can help shoppers during specific times of the year like discounted school supplies in late summer. Please note that these dates and tax discounts are subject to change, so visit the links provided for further information and offer details.
Alabama
July 18 - July 20, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Clothing items $100 or less, computers $750 or less, school supplies $50 or less, books $30 or less per item.
Arkansas
August 2 – 3, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Clothing and footwear less than $100 per item; clothing accessories and equipment less than $50 per item; school supplies, art supplies, and instructional materials (no price limit); electronic devices commonly used by students (e.g., computers, tablets, printers, cell phones).
Connecticut
August 17 – 23, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Clothing and footwear less than $100 per item
Florida
August 1 – 31, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Most school supplies $50 or less, clothing/footwear/accessories $100 or less, computers and related accessories $1,500 or less, learning aids and jigsaw puzzles $30 or less.
August 1 – 31, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Most hunting supplies, bait and fishing tackle $5 or less, flashlights/lanterns/tackle boxes/tackle bags $30 or less, camping stoves/collapsible chairs/portable hammocks/sleeping bags $50 or less, rods and reels $75 or less, tents $200 or less.
Louisiana
September 5 – 7, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies.
Iowa
August 1 – 2, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Clothing/footwear less than $100 per item.
Maryland
August 10 – 16, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Clothing/footwear $100 or less.
Massachusetts
August 9 – 10, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Most retail items priced $2,500 or less (excluding meals, gas, utilities, alcohol, motor vehicles, and single items over $2,500).
Nevada
October 31 – November 2, 2025
Details: Active-duty Nevada National Guard members and qualifying relatives with an approved exemption letter. Retailers will collect sales tax at checkout; eligible individuals must submit a refund request and required documentation to the Nevada Department of Taxation within 30 days to receive reimbursement.
Ohio
August 1 – 14, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Most tangible personal property under $500 per item, including clothing, electronics, furniture, school supplies, and restaurant meals._Restrictions: Excludes motor vehicles, boats, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana products, and services.
Oklahoma
August 1 – 3, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Clothing/footwear less than $100 per item.
South Carolina
August 1 – 3, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Clothing, clothing accessories, footwear, school supplies, computers, printers and printer supplies, computer software.
Tennessee
July 25 – 27, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Apparel $100 or less per item, school supplies and computers $100 or less per item, computers $1500 or less.
Texas
August 8 – 10, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: School supplies $100 or less, Apparel $100 or less
Virginia
August 1 – 3, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: School supplies $20 or less, Clothing and footwear $100 or less, generators $1000 or less, Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products $2500 or less.
West Virginia
August 1 – 4, 2025
Items Included/Maximum Cost: Select clothing $125 or less, computers $500 or less, school instruction materials $20 or less, school supplies $50 or less, sports equipment $150 or less.