This year, the sales tax holiday only applies to select back-to-school items

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(Statewide) - Ohio sets aside at least three days each year for consumers to buy certain items without sales tax.
This sales tax holiday helps families buy clothing, supplies, and other items their children may need to be successful in the coming school year.
The 2026 Sales Tax Holiday runs from 12:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7 until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 9.
The back-to-school holiday applies 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.
In 2026, the sales tax holiday only applies to the above back-to-school items.
For more information, visit Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2026 | Department of Taxation

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