Tax-Free Back to School Shopping is August 7–9, 2026

Texas Tax-Free Weekend is August 7–9, 2026

Back-to-school shopping season is here, and the 2026 Texas Sales Tax Holiday is a great opportunity for families to save.

From Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2026, shoppers can purchase qualifying clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks priced under $100 per item without paying state or local sales tax.

The exemption applies to eligible purchases made:

Tax Free Weekend 2014

Tax Free Weekend - Sales Tax Holiday

Texas Tax Free Weekend starts August 8

Tax Free Weekend is August 8th – 10th so it’s a great chance to stock up on school supplies and clothing for kids for Back to School! Subject to criteria, all sales of qualifying items made during the holiday period qualify for the exemption, including items sold online, or by telephone or mail. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.