The sales tax holiday for 2026 only applies to back-to-school items and the exemption is only applicable from Friday August 7th through Sunday August 9th.
The following items will be exempt from sales tax during this time:
- Clothing items up to $75
- School supplies up to $20
- School instructional materials up to $20
For more detailed definitions and examples of what is and is not exempt, please refer to the Ohio Department of Taxation website: Sales Tax Holiday 2026.