SC Tax Free Weekend

South Carolina shoppers can save on purchases of school supplies, computers, clothing and accessories, shoes, and other school-year essentials during the state’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs August 7-9, 2026.

Where can I buy tax-exempt items?

• You can buy tax-exempt items in a store or online. If you don’t plan on leaving the house, check with your local retailer to see if they offer online shopping options.
• All retailers who sell eligible items must participate in Tax Free Weekend and cannot collect Sales Tax from their customers on purchases of eligible items.

What items are exempt from Sales Tax?

• • The SCDOR helps shoppers plan for Tax Free Weekend by sorting eligible items into four categories:
    • School supplies used in the classroom or at home for school assignments, including musical instruments, calculators, and headphones.
    • Computers and technology, including printers and software. (Computer parts and accessories, including monitors and keyboards, are only tax-exempt when sold as a package with a computer.)
    • Clothing and footwear, including athletic uniforms, dance shoes, all types of coats and rainwear, and diapers.
    • Certain bed and bath items, including sheets, pillows, bedspreads, towels, and shower curtains.
    • These lists are not all-inclusive. See Revenue Ruling #19-4 and Information Letter #26-16 for more information on exempt and non-exempt items.

What makes Tax Free Weekend special?

During Tax Free Weekend (also known as the Sales Tax Holiday), South Carolina law allows shoppers to purchase eligible items without paying state or local Sales Tax.

For complete details, visit the SCDOR’s Tax Free Weekend webpage, dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend.