2026 desk: Sales tax holidays change. Use each guide’s government source before a borderline purchase.

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Arkansas Tax-Free Weekend 2026

August 1–2, 2026

Arkansas’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. All retailers must participate, and the exemption applies to state and local tax.

Arkansas’s sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. All retailers must participate, and the exemption applies to state and local tax.

What qualifies

  • Clothing: Less than $100 per item
  • Clothing accessories and equipment: Less than $50 per item
  • Electronic devices commonly used by students: No price limit
  • School supplies, art supplies, and instructional materials: No price limit

Do online purchases count?

Remote orders can qualify under Arkansas transaction rules. Check the state’s consumer FAQ for order timing, payment, and delivery treatment.

State and local tax treatment

State and local sales or use tax is waived on qualifying items. Retailer participation is mandatory.

Important limitation

The official itemized list controls whether a specific product is eligible.

Primary source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration — 2026 Sales Tax Holiday. Source checked July 13, 2026.