Ohio’s annual sales tax holiday runs through Sunday, Aug. 9, with a narrower list of qualifying products than businesses encountered during the state’s expanded holidays in recent years.

The exemption applies to clothing priced at $75 or less per item and school supplies or instructional materials priced at $20 or less per item. Manufacturers and other businesses selling qualifying goods should ensure eligible in-store and online transactions are processed correctly. Purchases made for business use remain taxable.

“Businesses selling qualifying products should review the Ohio Department of Taxation’s guidance and make sure the exemption is being applied correctly throughout the weekend,” said Jacob Sargent, director of public policy services at the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association.

The return to the traditional three-day format follows the repeal of Ohio’s expanded 2026 sales tax holiday under legislation that also addressed property-tax relief. 8/7/2026