Millions of families shopping for back-to-school essentials could save through state sales tax holidays, which temporarily waive taxes on items like clothing and school supplies.
Many states are still offering at least one tax-free shopping period this year, with some running into early-to-mid August. Several states already held their 2026 tax-free shopping holidays, including Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas and New Mexico, with events taking place in July and early August.
