Does Arkansas have a tax-free weekend?
Quick answer
Yes. Arkansas runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school holiday on the first weekend of August. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 8.625% in covered Arkansas metros.
Holiday dates and qualifying item lists are set by statute and can change year to year. Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration publishes the official list before each holiday, including per-item price caps and whether local jurisdictions must participate.
Rule summary
How Arkansas treats each category.
| Recurring holiday | Back-to-school holiday on the first weekend of August. |
|---|---|
| Normal combined rate | 8.625% |
| Clothing exemption | None |
| Grocery exemption | Reduced rate (0.125% state) |
This page summarizes the general rule. Every state writes exceptions for specific products, and local jurisdictions can differ from the state treatment. Confirm your situation with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Arkansas
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Arkansas.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Does Arkansas have a tax-free weekend?
- Yes — Arkansas runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school holiday on the first weekend of August.
- Do local taxes still apply during a Arkansas sales tax holiday?
- It depends on the statute. Some states require every local jurisdiction to participate; others let cities opt out and keep charging their local share. Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration publishes the participating jurisdictions each year.
More Arkansas guides
Other Arkansas rules that change the total.