Does Florida have a tax-free weekend?
Quick answer
Yes. Florida runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school and disaster-preparedness holidays are enacted annually by the legislature. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 6.5%–7.5% in covered Florida metros.
Holiday dates and qualifying item lists are set by statute and can change year to year. Florida Department of Revenue publishes the official list before each holiday, including per-item price caps and whether local jurisdictions must participate.
Rule summary
How Florida treats each category.
| Recurring holiday | Back-to-school and disaster-preparedness holidays are enacted annually by the legislature. |
|---|---|
| Normal combined rate | 6.5%–7.5% |
| 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 Florida Department of Revenue or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Florida
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Florida.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Does Florida have a tax-free weekend?
- Yes — Florida runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school and disaster-preparedness holidays are enacted annually by the legislature.
- Do local taxes still apply during a Florida 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. Florida Department of Revenue publishes the participating jurisdictions each year.
More Florida guides
Other Florida rules that change the total.