2025 Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend Guide – State-by-State Savings
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Last Updated: July 7, 2025
📎 Click here to download the one-page PDF
💡 What’s a Tax-Free Weekend?
Back-to-School shopping can stack up fast — but many states offer tax-free weekends where school supplies, clothing, tech, and more are exempt from sales tax.
Whether you're a teacher, parent, or school supply ninja, this guide will help you save big while prepping for the year ahead.
📝 How to Use This Guide:
- ✅ Download the 1-Page PDF (perfect for the fridge or teacher lounge)
- ✅ Click “Add to Calendar” for your state below
- ✅ Share this post with every teacher or parent you know who loves a good deal!
🗓️ 2025 Calendar Links by State
🎯 Want a reminder the moment your state's event starts? Tap the state link below (Google or iCal available) to schedule it in your calendar!
| State | Dates | Notes | Calendar Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | July 18–20, 2025 | Clothing ≤ $100; computers ≤ $750; supplies ≤ $50; books ≤ $30 | Google – iCal |
| Arkansas | Aug 2–3, 2025 | Clothing/footwear ≤ $100; accessories ≤ $50; electronics & school supplies | Google – iCal |
| Connecticut | Aug 17–23, 2025 | Clothing & footwear ≤ $100 | Google – iCal |
| Florida | Aug 1–31, 2025 | All August—clothing ≤ $100; supplies ≤ $50; computers ≤ $1,500 | Google – iCal |
| Iowa | Aug 1–2, 2025 | Clothing/footwear ≤ $100 | Google – iCal |
| Maryland | Aug 10–16, 2025 | Clothing/footwear ≤ $100; backpacks first $40 | Google – iCal |
| Massachusetts | Aug 9–10, 2025 | Most items ≤ $2,500 | Google – iCal |
| Mississippi | July 11–13, 2025 | Clothing, footwear & supplies ≤ $100 | Google – iCal |
| Missouri | Aug 1–3, 2025 | Clothing ≤ $100; supplies ≤ $50; computers ≤ $1,500 … | Google – iCal |
| New Mexico | Aug 1–3, 2025 | Clothes/shoes ≤ $100; supplies ≤ $30; computers ≤ $1,000; accessories ≤ $500 | Google – iCal |
| Oklahoma | Aug 1–3, 2025 | Clothing/footwear ≤ $100 | Google – iCal |
| Puerto Rico | Jul 12–13, 2025 | School uniforms/footwear & supplies | Google – iCal |
| South Carolina | Aug 1–3, 2025 | Clothes, school supplies, computers/printers/software, select bath/bed | Google – iCal |
| Tennessee | July 25–27, 2025 | Apparel ≤ $100; computers ≤ $1,500; supplies ≤ $100 | Google – iCal |
| Texas | Aug 8–10, 2025 | School supplies, clothing/shoes, backpacks | Google – iCal |
| Virginia | Aug 1–3, 2025 | School supplies; clothing/footwear; hurricane prep; Energy Star | Google – iCal |
| West Virginia | Aug 1–4, 2025 | Clothing ≤ $125; computers ≤ $500; supplies ≤ $50; sports equipment ≤ $150 | Google – iCal |
✏️ Teacher Tip:
Don’t just shop—outsmart the system.
Mark your calendar, stack the coupons, and grab that classroom haul while the taxman’s on vacation. 💸✂️🛒
🔁 Save. Share. Stick It on the Fridge.
📥 Download the Full 2025 Tax-Free Guide PDF
🖨️ Print it out. 🧷 Post it in the lounge. 🚸 Email it to your PTA. Let’s help every teacher save a little sanity this summer.