Florida’s 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins on Monday, July 20, 2026, and ends on Thursday, August 20, 2026.During the annual sales tax holiday period, tax is not due on the retail sale of:

• Clothing, footwear, wallets, bags, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, and diaper bags with a salesprice of $100 or less per item

• Certain school supplies with a sales price of $50 or less per item

• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less

• Personal computers and certain computer-related accessories with a sales price of $1,500 or less, when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use

The annual sales tax holiday does not apply to:

• Briefcases, suitcases, or garment bags

• Watches, watchbands, jewelry, umbrellas, and handkerchiefs

• Skis, swim fins, roller blades, and skates

• Clothing items with a sales price of more than $100

• Any school supply item with a sales price of more than $50

• Books that are not otherwise exempt

• Computers and computer-related accessories with a sales price of more than $1,500

• Cellular telephones, video game consoles, digital media receivers, or devices that are not primarily designed

to process data

Examples of Exempt Clothing and Accessories (Continued):

• Shirts

• Shoe inserts and insoles

• Shoes (including athletic)

• Shoulder pads (e.g.,

dresses or jackets)

• Shorts

• Ski suits (snow)

• Skirts

• Sleepwear (nightgowns

and pajamas)

• Slippers

• Slips

• Socks

• Suits, slacks, and jackets

• Suspenders

• Sweatbands

• Sweaters

• Swimsuits and trunks

• Ties (neckties and bow

ties)

• Tuxedos (purchased)

• Underclothes

• Uniforms (work, school,

and athletic, excluding

pads)

• Vests

Examples of Exempt Clothing and Accessories:

•		Accessories •	Blouses	•	Gym suits and uniforms
		- Barrettes and bobby •	Boots (except ski or	•	Hats and caps
		pins	fishing boots)	•	Hosiery and pantyhose
		- Belt buckles •	Bowling shoes		(including support hosiery)
		- Bow ties	(purchased)	•	Hunting vests
		- Hairnets, bows, clips, •	Bras	•	Jackets
		and hairbands •	Cleated and spiked shoes	•	Jeans
		- Handbags •	Coats	•	Lab coats
		- Neckwear •	Coin purses	•	Leggings, tights, and leg
		- Ponytail holders •	Costumes		warmers
		- Scarves •	Coveralls	•	Leotards
		- Ties •	Diaper bags	•	Lingerie
		- Wallets •	Dresses	•	Martial arts attire
•		Aerobic and fitness •	Fanny packs	•	Overshoes and rubber
		clothing •	Fishing vests (non-		shoes
•		Aprons and clothing	flotation)	•	Pants
		shields •	Formal clothing	•	Purses
•		Athletic supporters	(purchased)	•	Raincoats, rain hats, and
•		Backpacks and book bags •	Gloves		ponchos
•		Bandanas	- Dress (purchased)	•	Receiving blankets
•		Baseball cleats	- Garden	•	Robes
•		Bathing suits, caps, and	- Leather	•	Safety clothing
		cover-ups	- Work	•	Safety shoes
•	Belts	•	Graduation caps and	•	Scout uniforms
	• Bibs		gowns		• Shawls and wraps

 

Examples of Taxable Clothing and Accessories:

• Key chains

• Knee pads

• Luggage

• Makeup bags

• Pads (football, hockey, soccer, elbow, knee,

shoulder)

• Paint or dust masks

• Patterns

• Protective masks (athletic)

• Rented clothing or footwear (e.g., uniforms,

formal wear, costumes, and bowling shoes)

• Repair of wearing apparel

• Roller blades

• Roller skates

• Safety glasses

• Shaving kits and bags

• Shin guards and padding

• Shoulder pads (e.g., football, hockey, sports)

• Ski boots (snow)

• Skin diving suits

• Suitcases

• Sunglasses

• Swimming masks

• Umbrellas

• Weightlifting belts

• Wigs

• Accessories

- Handkerchiefs

- Jewelry

- Key cases

- Watchbands

- Watches

• Athletic gloves

• Athletic pads

• Bowling shoes

• Briefcases

• Checkbook covers (separate from wallets)

• Chest protectors

• Cloth, lace, knitting yarns, and other fabrics

• Clothing repair items (such as thread, buttons,

tapes, iron-on patches, or zippers)

• Corsages and boutonnieres

• Cosmetic bags

• Crib blankets

• Diving suits (wet and dry)

• Duffel bags

• Elbow pads

• Fins

• Fishing boots (waders)

• Football pads

• Formal clothing (rented)

• Garment bags

• Gloves

- Baseball

- Batting

- Bicycle

- Golf

- Hockey

- Rubber

- Surgical

- Tennis

• Goggles

• Hard hats

• Helmets (baseball, football, hockey,

motorcycle, sports)

• Ice skates

• In-line skates

• Computers and computer-related accessories purchased for commercial purposes

• Rentals of any eligible items

• Repairs or alterations of any eligible items

• Sales of any eligible items within a theme park or entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, or

airport

Examples of Exempt Clothing and Accessories:

•		Accessories •	Blouses	•	Gym suits and uniforms
		- Barrettes and bobby •	Boots (except ski or	•	Hats and caps
		pins	fishing boots)	•	Hosiery and pantyhose
		- Belt buckles •	Bowling shoes		(including support hosiery)
		- Bow ties	(purchased)	•	Hunting vests
		- Hairnets, bows, clips, •	Bras	•	Jackets
		and hairbands •	Cleated and spiked shoes	•	Jeans
		- Handbags •	Coats	•	Lab coats
		- Neckwear •	Coin purses	•	Leggings, tights, and leg
		- Ponytail holders •	Costumes		warmers
		- Scarves •	Coveralls	•	Leotards
		- Ties •	Diaper bags	•	Lingerie
		- Wallets •	Dresses	•	Martial arts attire
•		Aerobic and fitness •	Fanny packs	•	Overshoes and rubber
		clothing •	Fishing vests (non-		shoes
•		Aprons and clothing	flotation)	•	Pants
		shields •	Formal clothing	•	Purses
•		Athletic supporters	(purchased)	•	Raincoats, rain hats, and
•		Backpacks and book bags •	Gloves		ponchos
•		Bandanas	- Dress (purchased)	•	Receiving blankets
•		Baseball cleats	- Garden	•	Robes
•		Bathing suits, caps, and	- Leather	•	Safety clothing
		cover-ups	- Work	•	Safety shoes
•	Belts	•	Graduation caps and	•	Scout uniforms
	• Bibs		gowns		• Shawls and wraps