2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays by State

Looking to save even more on your back-to-school shopping? A sales tax holiday can be one of the best ways to stretch your budget.

Many states offer a tax-free shopping weekend—or even an entire tax-free week—allowing families to purchase qualifying school items without paying state sales tax. Depending on where you live, you may be able to save on school uniforms, clothing, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, calculators, laptops, and other classroom essentials.

To make planning easier, I've compiled every 2026 back-to-school sales tax holiday below. States are listed in alphabetical order along with the exact dates, eligible products, and spending limits.

Shopping Tip: Popular back-to-school items often sell out before tax-free weekends begin. If your favorite retailer offers price matching or price adjustments, you may be able to combine sale prices with your state's tax holiday for even bigger savings.

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Alabama

Tax Holiday: July 17–19, 2026

• Books priced $30 or less

• Clothing priced $100 or less

• Computers, computer software, and school computer supplies priced $750 or less

• School supplies priced $50 or less

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Arkansas

Tax Holiday: August 1–2, 2026

• Clothing priced under $100

• Clothing accessories and equipment priced under $50

• Student electronic devices (no price limit)

• School supplies and instructional materials (no price limit)

• Applies to both state and local sales tax

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Connecticut

Tax Holiday: August 16–22, 2026

• Clothing, footwear, and backpacks priced under $300

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Florida

Tax Holiday: August 1–31, 2026

• Clothing, footwear, wallets, and qualifying bags priced $100 or less

• School supplies priced $50 or less

• Learning aids and puzzles priced $30 or less

• Personal computers and related accessories priced $1,500 or less

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Iowa

Tax Holiday: August 7–8, 2026

• Clothing and footwear priced under $100

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Maryland

Tax Holiday: August 9–15, 2026

• Clothing and footwear priced $100 or less

• The first $40 of qualifying backpacks and bookbags is tax free

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Massachusetts

Tax Holiday: August 8–9, 2026

• Most retail items for personal use priced $2,500 or less

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Mississippi

Tax Holiday: July 10–12, 2026

• Clothing and footwear priced under $100

• Qualifying school supplies priced under $100

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Missouri

Tax Holiday: August 7–9, 2026

• Clothing priced $100 or less

• Personal computers and peripherals priced $1,500 or less

• Computer software priced $350 or less

• Graphing calculators priced $150 or less

• School supplies priced $50 or less

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New Mexico

Tax Holiday: July 31–August 2, 2026

• Clothing, footwear, and accessories priced under $100

• Backpacks and bookbags priced under $100

• Computers priced up to $1,000

• Computer accessories priced up to $500

• Handheld calculators priced under $200

• School supplies priced under $30

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Ohio

Tax Holiday: August 7–9, 2026

• Clothing priced $75 or less

• School instructional materials priced $20 or less

• School supplies priced $20 or less

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Oklahoma

Tax Holiday: August 7–9, 2026

• Clothing and footwear priced under $100

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Puerto Rico

Tax Holidays: January 2–3, 2026 and July 12–13, 2026

• School uniforms

• School supplies

• Qualifying instructional materials

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South Carolina

Tax Holiday: August 7–9, 2026

• Clothing

• School supplies

• Computers

• Backpacks

• Bedding and dorm room essentials

• Most qualifying items have no price limit

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Tennessee

Tax Holiday: July 31–August 2, 2026

• Clothing

• School supplies

• Computers

• Price limits apply

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Texas

Tax Holiday: August 7–9, 2026

• Clothing and footwear priced under $100

• School backpacks priced under $100

• Eligible school supplies priced under $100

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Virginia

Tax Holiday: August 7–9, 2026

• Clothing and footwear priced $100 or less

• School supplies priced $20 or less

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West Virginia

Tax Holiday: July 31–August 3, 2026

• Clothing and footwear priced $125 or less

• Laptops and tablets priced $500 or less

• School instructional materials priced $20 or less

• School supplies priced $50 or less

• Sports equipment priced $150 or less

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Before You Shop

✔ Check your state's list of qualifying items before heading to the store.

✔ Many online purchases also qualify for the sales tax holiday if the order meets your state's requirements.

✔ Price limits generally apply per item, not your total purchase.

✔ Combine tax-free shopping with retailer coupons, clearance sales, cashback offers, and rewards programs to maximize your savings.

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Source: Avalara, 2026 Sales Tax Holidays Guide. Tax holiday dates and qualifying items are subject to change. Always verify details with your state's Department of Revenue before shopping.

New Girls Bermuda Shorts from French Toast

The updated Girls Bermuda short by French Toast is is an instant classic on warm-weather days. This knee-length short is crafted with a comfortable and durable cotton blend stretch twill fabric and features functional front & back pockets. The adjustable waist helps her get a secure and comfy fit.

Features:

• Cotton Blend Twill
• Stretch, Comfort That Lasts
• Adjustable Waist, The Best Fit & Room For Them To Grow
• Non-Functional Horn Button With Hook & Bar Closure On Waistband
• Functional Fly with Zipper Closure
• Front Slash Pockets
• Back Welt Pockets
• Knee Length
• Functional Belt Loops

Fabric and Care: 

• 98% COTTON, 2% ELASTANE. 
• Machine Wash Cold With Like Colors. 
• Only Non Chlorine Bleach When Needed. 
• Tumble Dry Low. 
• Warm Iron If Needed.

Sizing:

• Youth 4-20, 
• Plus 10 1/2 plus to 20 1/2 plus
• Women’s 2-22

Regular Price

 $15.98 - $19.98

For a limited time you can use this Uniform Mom affiliate link for 30% off Polos & Shorts.

Free Embroidery on all Styles at French Toast!

This never happens!

French Toast is having a special promotion for free embroidery. Yes, it's early, but hurry and stock up on all the embroidery items that you need for back to school this fall. Order now for delivery by July 15th, 2019. Its a savings of over $5 per item! That adds up quick.

When I read the back to school articles on school uniforms from our friends across the pond, most schools seem to require uniforms to include the school crest. Here in the US, we don’t call them “crested” uniforms, but instead, simply talk about the option to add the school logo to shirts or sweaters. US private schools are more likely to require that logos be added certain uniform items, but most public schools, that have adopted the standard student attire model of khakis and polos, typically offer logos as an option.

Wearing the school logo on the uniform can be a show of support for school pride. This also carries over into the wider community when those students are out around town wearing school colors with the logo. Every year, I see a comment from a British mom talking about how her kids “look smart” in their new uniforms.

When choosing to add a logo to a school uniform item, adding it to all polo tops is a natural choice. If you live in a colder climate, adding a logo to a sweater, sweatshirt or a fleece jacket is also a smart spend since students wear them over the polo tops. If your school uniform includes a blazer, it is the perfect item for the school logo.

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Here are a few items that would be great to order during this sale:

• BasicPolos (Short Sleeve Pique Polo / Long Sleeve Interlock Polo)
• Long Sleeve Interlock Knit Polo with Picot Collar (Feminine Fit)
• Short Sleeve Peter Pan Polo
• Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt
• Pom-Pom Zip-Up Sweater
• Anti-Pill V-Neck Cardigan Sweater
• Fine-Gauge Knit Cardigan Sweater
• Blazers (School Blazer/Girls Dress Blazer)
• Hooded Windbreaker
• Hidden Hood Jacket

When in elementary school, my daughter had a favorite Zip Front Sweater (like the one shown above).  She kept in her backpack and wore in the classroom nearly every day. It became a ritual to dig it out of her backpack on Friday evenings and wash it every weekend.  Does your child have a favorite sweater?

Be sure to order soon, this sale ends June 23rd.  The discount applies at checkout. No Code Required.

And feel free to share this article to your school's message board so others might also take advantage of this sale.

Elderwear Long Sleeve Polo, a Review

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Elderwear Girls "Ribbed Cuff"
Long Sleeve Knit Polo
$9.99 at CookieKids

Recently Cookies Kids offered me the chance to review a few products.  I jumped on the opportunity to check out an Elderwear brand polo.  They sent me an Elderwear Girls "Ribbed Cuff" Long Sleeve Knit Polo to use as the basis of this review. 

When it comes to kids polos for school, many of the mast market brands are similar in price and quality. But there are a few outliers.  One of those outliers is Elderwear.  It is a brand that I have only come across a handful of times.  I've seen their uniform items only at a local boutique that specializes in school uniforms for the private schools in my area.  The price of their items is noticeably higher than mass market brands.

This Elderwear knit polo features long sleeves, a narrow button placket, slit sides, and ribbed cuffs.  It is 60% cotton and 40% polyester.  This long sleeve polo is a much heavier fabric than lower priced polos from other brands.  This is a nice feature in a long sleeve polo that is more likely to worn alone during the colder months of the year, as opposed to a lightweight polo worn under a jumper or sweater.

In our area, the weather just turned cool this week.  My daughter had a chance to try out the new polo and said it was comfortable to wear.  This weekend, it took a trip through the laundry cycle.  I wash her whites on warm and tumble dry low.  I might iron the polo for picture day or the annual holiday assembly, but for everyday, it looked fine right out of the dryer.

It is regularly priced at $28.99, but Cookie Kids offers this quality polo at the everyday price of only $9.99. I would definitely recommend this polo.  The Elderwear quality at a CookieKids price is a great combination. CookieKids also carries the Elderwear Girls Short Sleeve Pique Polo, but not the boys versions.

Demin for Back to School at Crazy 8

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Crazy 8 is having a great sale right now on denim for Back to School.

For girls, Crazy 8 has 3 basic styles: skinny, jeggings and bootcut. Each style is available in dark and medium washes.

These Skinny Jeans are described as "slimmest through hip, thigh & leg opening" and are made from 78% cotton/21% polyester/1% spandex. Reviewers love these for their slim daughters and granddaughters. But don't dismiss them as just for the skinniest girls because they come in slim, regular and plus size fits.

Reviewers with the skinniest kids love the Denim Jeggings which are 3% spandex and described "super skinny through hip & leg".  And for those that don't groove on the skinny leg style, you cant go wrong with the classic  Bootcut Jeans instead.


For boys, Crazy 8 has 5 styles: straight leg, bootcut, rocker, loose, and pull-on.  Each style is available in dark, medium and some are available in gray and black washes.

The Rocker Jeans is 100% cotton and slim through hip, thigh & leg opening. The Straight Jeans fit straight through hip & leg and have a straight leg opening. The Bootcut Jeans sit just below waist, slim through hip & thigh, bootcut leg opening.  If your son prefers a relaxed leg opening, try the Loose Jeans. All of these styles are available in slim, regular and husky fits.

All of these jeans retail for $19.88 but for a limited time, all denim are on sale for $8.88.  It is great deal, so stock up for Back to School Season.

School Give Back Program with Primary.com

We know that many Uniform Mom readers volunteer with the kids PTA or PTO.  All of us parents get looped into the school fundraisers. So I love to pass along news of passive fundraising program that can help the school raise money by buying things that the kids need and that we're gonna buy anyway.  Primary.com just announced a new School Give Back program.

• Primary.com will provide a unique url link to use for shopping and a unique promo code for families to get a discount on their first order.
• Primary.com will give each school print and social media materials to let families know about this partnership.
• Primary.com will issue quarterly reports and payments.

Primary.com carries all the basics that your kid needs to build a wardrobe.  Depending on how strict the uniform policy is, your kid(s) might be able to wear their polo tops.  They have a soft, jersey knit collar which is more relaxed than a traditional polo top.  But even if your school dress code is too rigid for the primary.com polo, their basics are great for the PE day wardrobe.  The basic tee shirt, shorts, and leggings work great and are affordable.  You will find many great choices for summer camps and weekend wear too, including swim suits.

So, go tell your principal, school director, and your PTO about this awesome earn back program and encourage them to take advantage of it.  If your preschool or school may be interested, please send an email to schoolgiveback@primary.com.

As an affiliate partner with Primary.com, Uniform Mom can offer readers this coupon for  20% Off Plus FREE shipping on your first order of baby and kids clothes at Primary.com with code AFF20PCT!

Boys Double Knee Pants from French Toast

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I receive a small commission. 

Update - This post was updated in May 2019 with new links, pricing and color options.



Are you looking for quality flat front pants for everyday school wear for your son?  Check out the Double Knee Pant with the Workwear Finish.

• First, they are made from Wrinkle No More fabric which is great because really, who loves ironing?  
• Second, they have the Power Knee (TM) fabric to prevent against knee blowouts.  
• And third, they have an adjustable waist so you can modify the fit as your child grows during the school year.

The price is right at $21.98. The French Toast brand items are carried by many different retailers making it easy to find them on sale.   The sizing starts as small as a boys size 4 going through a size 20.  Regular boys sizes also include slim and husky options, and now they have a young mans sizing up to size 38 waist.  They are only offered in 7 different colors including the basics of navy and khaki.

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