Families can save up to $2,500 on back-to-school shopping in these states thanks to upcoming tax-free holidays

Kids are bummed, but parents are beaming. While summer isn’t over just yet, back-to-school shopping can soon be checked off the list.And your state may be the reason for some serious savings.Running from July into August, states across the country have sales tax holidays — tax-free weeks where states eliminate tax from select items.

However, the money-saving holiday is only in certain states.As of 2026, there are only 18 states that participate in the tax break.However, some will provide year-round clothing relief.

For example, clothing and footwear are typically exempt from sales tax year-round in Vermont.Also, some states don’t collect a state sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon.While the NOMAD’s — a common nickname for the five states — have no statewide sales tax, it doesn’t necessarily mean no taxes at checkout.Some will still have local taxes, fees, or special taxes on certain goods or services.The Post put together a list of states participating in the tax-free holiday using each state’s Department of Revenue website.Starting July 10-12, Mississippi axed the sales tax on eligible clothing, footwear or school supplies — if the sales price of a single item is less than $100.

Alabama had its tax-free event from July 17-19, where shoppers could score certain school supplies, computers and clothing. Shoppers paid no tax on any single clothing item priced at $156 or less.Computers, laptops and other qualifying software priced at $1,173 or less.

For school supplies, any individual item priced $78 or less, or books priced $47 or less.Starting this week, Florida residents will be able to grab their tax-free items.From July 20 through August 20, shoppers can buy a personal computer or certain computer accessories tax-free if the item costs $1,500 or less.Wallets and bags with a sales price of $100 or less are also up for grabs.

Plus, school supplies having a sales price of $50 or less per item, learning aids and jigsa...