Does Connecticut have a tax-free weekend?
Quick answer
Yes. Connecticut runs a sales tax holiday: One-week clothing and footwear holiday in August for items under $100. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 6.35% in covered Connecticut metros.
Holiday dates and qualifying item lists are set by statute and can change year to year. Connecticut Department of Revenue Services publishes the official list before each holiday, including per-item price caps and whether local jurisdictions must participate.
Rule summary
How Connecticut treats each category.
| Recurring holiday | One-week clothing and footwear holiday in August for items under $100. |
|---|---|
| Normal combined rate | 6.35% |
| Clothing exemption | None |
| Grocery exemption | Year-round |
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 Connecticut Department of Revenue Services or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Connecticut
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Connecticut.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Does Connecticut have a tax-free weekend?
- Yes — Connecticut runs a sales tax holiday: One-week clothing and footwear holiday in August for items under $100.
- Do local taxes still apply during a Connecticut 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. Connecticut Department of Revenue Services publishes the participating jurisdictions each year.
More Connecticut guides
Other Connecticut rules that change the total.