Back-to-school season can get expensive fast, but there’s one weekend that can help families save big: Tax-Free Weekend 2025. This annual event gives shoppers a break from state sales tax on qualifying items like school supplies, clothing, and sometimes even tech gear. It's the perfect time to stock up for the school year—without paying a penny more than you have to.

When Is Tax-Free Weekend 2025?

Dates vary by state, but most tax-free weekends fall between late July and early August. Many states offer 3-day weekends, starting on a Friday and ending on Sunday. Be sure to check your specific state’s dates and list of eligible items.

What’s Included?

Each state sets its own rules, but these items are commonly tax-free during the weekend:

 School Supplies

• Notebooks, folders, pens, pencils

• Binders, glue, crayons, markers

• Calculators, lunchboxes, and backpacks

 Clothing & Footwear

• Shirts, pants, uniforms

• Shoes and sneakers

• Jackets and outerwear

Tech Gear (in some states)

• Laptops

• Tablets

• Educational software

Participating States for 2025

• Alabama: 7/18-7/20

• Arkansas: 8/2-83

• Conneticut: 8/16-8/22

• Florida: TBD

• Iowa: 8/1-8/2

• Maryland: 8/9-8/15

• Mississippi: TBD 

• Missouri: TBD

• New Mexico: TBD

• Ohio: First Friday-Sunday in August

• Oklahoma: 8/1-8/3

• South Carolina: 8/1-8/3

• Tennessee: 7/25-7/27

• Texas: 8/8-8/10

• Virginia: 8/1-8/3

• West Virginia: 8/1-8/4

Bonus Tip for Parents

Consider buying extra supplies now while they’re cheaper—like glue sticks, notebooks, and tissues—so you’re not scrambling (or overspending) later in the year when your child inevitably runs out.

Final Thoughts

Tax-Free Weekend 2025 is a great opportunity to check off your back-to-school shopping list while keeping more money in your wallet. Whether you have one student or a few, every little bit of savings counts—and this is one of the easiest ways to stretch your budget before school starts.

 

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