Does Louisiana have a tax-free weekend?
Quick answer
Yes. Louisiana runs a sales tax holiday: Second Amendment weekend in September. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 9.45%–10% in covered Louisiana metros.
Holiday dates and qualifying item lists are set by statute and can change year to year. Louisiana Department of Revenue publishes the official list before each holiday, including per-item price caps and whether local jurisdictions must participate.
Rule summary
How Louisiana treats each category.
| Recurring holiday | Second Amendment weekend in September. |
|---|---|
| Normal combined rate | 9.45%–10% |
| 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 Louisiana Department of Revenue or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Louisiana
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Louisiana.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Does Louisiana have a tax-free weekend?
- Yes — Louisiana runs a sales tax holiday: Second Amendment weekend in September.
- Do local taxes still apply during a Louisiana 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. Louisiana Department of Revenue publishes the participating jurisdictions each year.
More Louisiana guides
Other Louisiana rules that change the total.