Alabama’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday runs from 12:01 a.m. Friday through midnight Sunday. State sales tax is waived on qualifying items; local sales tax is waived only in participating cities and counties.
What qualifies
- Clothing: $156 or less per item
- Computers, software, and school computer supplies: $1,173 or less per purchase
- School supplies and instructional materials: $78 or less per item
- Books: Generally $47 or less; special textbook rules apply
Do online purchases count?
Qualifying remote purchases can receive the exemption when the transaction satisfies Alabama’s holiday rules. Confirm the retailer applies the correct destination tax treatment before checkout.
State and local tax treatment
Cities and counties must opt in. Check the Alabama Department of Revenue’s participating-localities list before assuming local tax is waived.
Important limitation
The 2026 dollar limits reflect the state’s updated inflation-adjusted thresholds. Required textbooks have special price rules.
Primary source: Alabama Department of Revenue — Sales Tax Holidays. Source checked July 13, 2026.