Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax-free Shopping

Back to school shopping is never cheap. But Ohioans can save with the Sales Tax Holiday from the Ohio Department of Taxation.

It’s a great weekend to shop even if you don’t have kids in school!

Plan ahead, because from 12 a.m. Friday, August 7 until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2026 you can do some tax free shopping

What does this mean for your wallet? Sales tax in the area ranges from 5.75-8%, so for every $100 that you spend, you’ll save $5.75 – $8 during the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday in Ohio.

The exemption will apply to all items of clothing priced at $75 or less, school supplies priced at $20 or less, and school instructional materials priced at $20 or less.

No kids, no problem! This applies to everyone, so it’s the perfect time to shop for your work wardrobe, stay at home wardrobe, fall clothing, Christmas gifts, and summer clearance sales!

Stores will be competing for everyone’s business during the sales tax holiday, so there are likely to be excellent coordinating sales through the weekend.

Items included in Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for Tax-free Back-to-school Shopping

The exemption will apply to all items of clothing priced at $75 or less, school supplies priced at $20 or less, and school instructional materials priced at $20 or less.

See full list of FAQ’s here.