Sales Tax Holidays
Helping Shoppers Save While Supporting Local Retailers
What Are Alabama’s
Sales Tax Holidays?
During Alabama’s sales tax holidays, shoppers can purchase certain qualifying items without paying the state’s 4% sales tax. Each holiday covers different types of products, from school supplies and clothing to severe weather preparedness items.
Use the links below to find the dates, eligible purchases and participating cities and counties for each holiday.
Helping Families Prepare for the School Year
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Friday, July 16 through Sunday, July 18, 2027
Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase qualifying school-related items free from the state’s four percent sales tax during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. It provides meaningful savings for families while driving customers into local stores across Alabama.
Qualifying Purchases
Eligible purchases include many clothing items, school supplies, computers, books, and other school-related products as defined by Alabama law. For complete eligibility requirements and purchase limits, download the quick reference guide.
Participating Cities and Counties
Local participation in Alabama’s sales tax holidays varies by city and county. To see which jurisdictions are participating this year, view the official list provided by the Alabama Department of Revenue.
Helping Alabama Prepare Before Severe Weather Strikes
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Friday, February 19 through Sunday, February 21, 2027
Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday encourages families to prepare for severe weather by allowing qualifying emergency supplies to be purchased free from the state’s four percent sales tax. The holiday promotes readiness while helping households save on essential preparedness items.
Qualifying Purchases
Eligible purchases include many emergency preparedness supplies, batteries, flashlights, weather radios, generators, and other qualifying items established by Alabama law. For complete eligibility requirements and purchase limits, download the quick reference guide
Participating Cities and Counties
Local participation in Alabama’s sales tax holidays varies by city and county. To see which jurisdictions are participating this year, view the official list provided by the Alabama Department of Revenue.
When you Shop Alabama, you’re investing in local businesses, creating jobs, and helping keep our communities vibrant.
We encourage shoppers to support retailers across the state during each sales tax holiday and throughout the year.