The Alabama News Center — Alabama’s 20th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday set for July 18-20

By: Alabama Retail Association

Alabama families can save money on back-to-school essentials during the state’s 20th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 18, and runs through midnight on Sunday, July 20.

During this three-day tax holiday, shoppers can purchase certain school supplies, computers, books and clothing free of Alabama’s 4% state sales or use tax. In addition, more than 300 cities and counties across Alabama are waiving their local sales taxes, giving families even greater savings. To find out whether your community is participating, check the 2025 participating cities and counties list.

“This tax holiday makes a real difference for Alabama families and our retailers alike,” said Rick Brown, president of the Alabama Retail Association. “It not only lowers the cost of essential school items for parents but also drives valuable sales for local stores, which strengthens our economy.”

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