Tax-free days by state

Alabama

Valid on Alabama state sales taxes of eligible item purchases made between Friday, July 17, 2026 and Sunday, July 19, 2026. Local taxes may apply. Valid on computer, computer software and school computer supply purchases totaling $1,173 or less; also valid on personal (non-commercial) purchases of select school supplies costing $78 or less per item and books costing $47 or less per item. See complete list of sales tax exempt items at https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Back-to-School-Sales-Tax-Holiday-Fact-Sheet.pdf. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of Alabama. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 7/17/26-7/19/26.

Arkansas

Valid on Arkansas state and local sales taxes of eligible item purchases made between Saturday, August 1, 2026 and Sunday, August 2, 2026. Valid on purchases of select school supplies and electronic devices. See complete list of sales tax exempt items at https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/HolidayItemizedList.pdf. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of Arkansas. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 8/1/26-8/2/26.

Florida

Valid on Florida state and local sales taxes of eligible item purchases made between Monday, July 20, 2026 and Thursday, August 20, 2026. Valid on personal (non-commercial) purchases of computers and certain accessories costing $1,500 or less per unit; also valid on select school supplies costing $50 or less per unit, “learning aids” costing $30 or less per unit, and backpacks costing $100 or less per unit. See complete list of sales tax exempt items at https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/tips/Documents/TIP_26A01-08.pdf. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of Florida. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 7/20/26-8/20/26.

Illinois

Reduction of the Illinois state sales tax rate applies to eligible item purchases made between Friday, August 7, 2026 and Sunday, August 16, 2026. Local taxes may apply. Valid on personal (non-commercial) purchases of select school supplies. See complete list of sales tax exempt items at https://tax.illinois.gov/research/publications/bulletins/fy-2026-30.html. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of Illinois. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 8/7/26–8/16/26.

Maryland

Valid on Maryland state sales taxes of eligible item purchases made between Sunday, August 9, 2026 and Saturday, August 15, 2026. Valid on the first $40 of the sales price per backpack. See complete list of sales tax exempt items at https://www.marylandcomptroller.gov/about/comptroller/programs.html. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of Maryland. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 8/9/26-8/15/26.

Massachusetts

Valid on Massachusetts state sales taxes of eligible item purchases made between Saturday, August 8, 2026 and Sunday, August 9, 2026. Valid on personal (non-commercial) purchases of tangible personal property costing $2,500 or less per unit. For more information visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-sales-tax-holiday-frequently-asked-questions. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of Massachusetts. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 8/8/26-8/9/26.

Missouri

Valid on Missouri state and local sales taxes of eligible item purchases made between Friday, August 7, 2026 and Sunday, August 9, 2026. Valid on personal (non-commercial) purchases of computers and computer peripherals costing $1,500 or less per unit, computer software costing $350 or less per unit, and graphing calculators costing $150 or less per unit; also valid on personal (non-commercial) purchases of select school supplies totaling $50 or less per purchase. See complete list of sales tax exempt items at https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/business/tax-types/sales-use/holidays/back-to-school/consumers.html. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of Missouri. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 8/7/26-8/9/26.

New Mexico

Valid on New Mexico state and local gross receipts taxes of eligible item purchases made between Friday, July 31, 2026 and Sunday, August 2, 2026. Valid on computers costing $1,000 or less per unit, certain computer-related items costing $500 or less per unit, and certain school supplies costing less than $30 per unit. See complete list of gross receipt tax exempt items at https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/news-alerts/tax-holiday/. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of New Mexico. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 7/31/26-8/2/26.

Ohio

Valid on Ohio state and local sales taxes of eligible item purchases made between Friday, August 7, 2026 and Sunday, August 9, 2026. Valid on personal (non-commercial) purchases of certain school supplies costing $20 or less per unit and school instructional materials costing $20 or less per unit. See complete list of gross receipt tax exempt items at https://tax.ohio.gov/business/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of Ohio. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 8/7/26-8/9/26.

South Carolina

Valid on South Carolina state and local sales taxes of eligible item purchases made between Friday, August 7, 2026 and Sunday, August 9, 2026. Valid on personal (non-commercial) purchases of computers, printers, printer supplies, software and school supplies. See complete list of sales tax exempt items at https://dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of South Carolina. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 8/7/26-8/9/26.

Tennessee

Valid on Tennessee state and local sales taxes of eligible item purchases made between Friday, July 31, 2026 and Sunday, August 2, 2026. Valid on personal (non-commercial) purchases of computers (including tablets) costing $1,500 or less per unit. Also valid on personal (non-commercial) purchases of certain school supplies and school art supplies costing $100 or less per unit. See complete list of sales tax exempt items at https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday/sth-traditional.html. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of Tennessee. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 7/31/26-8/2/26.

Texas

Valid on Texas state and local sales taxes of eligible item purchases made between Friday, August 7, 2026 and Sunday, August 9, 2026. Valid on personal (non-commercial) purchases of certain school supplies (including backpacks) costing less than $100 per unit. See complete list of sales tax exempt items at https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of Texas. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 8/7/26-8/9/26.

Virginia

Valid on Virginia state and local sales taxes of eligible item purchases made between Friday, August 7, 2026, and Sunday, August 9, 2026. Valid on purchases of select school supplies costing $20 or less per unit. See complete list of sales tax exempt items at https://www.tax.virginia.gov/virginia-sales-tax-holiday. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of Virginia. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 8/7/26-8/9/26.

West Virginia

Valid on West Virginia state and local sales taxes of eligible item purchases made between Friday, July 31, 2026 and Monday, August 3, 2026. Valid on personal (non-commercial) purchases of laptops and tablets costing $500 or less per unit, certain school supplies costing $50 or less per unit and school instructional materials costing $20 or less per unit. See complete list of sales tax exempt items at https://tax.wv.gov/Business/Pages/SalesTaxHoliday.aspx. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates. Eligible purchases must be made within the specified event dates.

*Valid on eligible purchases made in store at Staples® stores located in the state of West Virginia. Also valid online at staples.com® or on the Staples app, excluding gift cards, technology, printers and ink & toner. Not valid on Instacart, Door Dash or Uber Eats orders. Offer will be applied towards the Qualifying Purchase Amount of eligible purchases. The Qualifying Purchase Amount means the amount paid at checkout for such purchases after application of all promotions, coupons, instant savings and rewards redemption. May not be applied to taxes or shipping/delivery fees. Not redeemable for cash, credit or cash/credit back after use. Not valid on prior purchases. Ask an associate for details. Offer valid 7/31/26-8/3/26.