Mississippi launches sales tax holiday for back-to-school weekend

A social media post announced Mississippi’s Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, July 10, and runs through midnight Sunday, July 12, 2026, giving shoppers tax-free time to prepare for the new school year.

Sales tax holidays typically suspend state sales tax on certain purchases for a limited period, reducing out-of-pocket costs for families buying school supplies and clothing. The brief windows are designed to ease household budgets and encourage retail activity, particularly for back-to-school shopping.

Shoppers should confirm with retailers which items are exempt during the holiday, as not all purchases are automatically tax-free. Retailers and local governments may have rules or exclusions that affect whether a particular item qualifies for the exemption.

The holiday offers short-term savings for consumers and can provide a boost to local retailers as families stock up for the school year. We will provide more information as it becomes available.