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Arkansas Tax-Free Holidays (2026)

Permitted: Back-to-school holiday Aug 1–2, 2026: clothing, electronics, school supplies and instructional materials exempt from state and local sales tax.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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Tax-Free Holidays in states bordering Arkansas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

LouisianaPermitted
No back-to-school/general holiday (eliminated); a Second Amendment holiday on firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies runs Sept 4–6, 2026.
Verified Sep 3, 2026 · Source: revenue.louisiana.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
MississippiPermitted
Two holidays: back-to-school (clothing/footwear under $100) July 10–12, 2026, and Second Amendment Weekend (firearms, ammunition, hunting supplies) Aug 28–30, 2026.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: dor.ms.gov · Full Mississippi rule →
MissouriPermitted
Two holidays: Back-to-School Aug 7–9 (clothing ≤$100, supplies ≤$50, computers ≤$1,500) and Show-Me Green Apr 19–25 (Energy Star appliances); both waive state and local tax.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
OklahomaPermitted
Sales-tax holiday Aug 7–9, 2026: clothing and footwear priced under $100 are exempt from state and local sales tax.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TennesseePermitted
Back-to-school holiday Jul 24–26, 2026 (last full weekend of July): clothing ≤$100, school/art supplies ≤$100, computers ≤$1,500.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
TexasPermitted
Three 2026 holidays: Emergency Prep (Apr 25–27), Energy Star & water-efficient products (May 23–25), and Back-to-School clothing/supplies/backpacks under $100 (Aug 7–9).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: comptroller.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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