Does Maryland have a tax-free weekend?
Quick answer
Yes. Maryland runs a sales tax holiday: Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week in August, clothing and footwear under $100. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 6% in covered Maryland metros.
Holiday dates and qualifying item lists are set by statute and can change year to year. Comptroller of Maryland publishes the official list before each holiday, including per-item price caps and whether local jurisdictions must participate.
Rule summary
How Maryland treats each category.
| Recurring holiday | Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week in August, clothing and footwear under $100. |
|---|---|
| Normal combined rate | 6% |
| 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 Comptroller of Maryland or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Maryland
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Maryland.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Does Maryland have a tax-free weekend?
- Yes — Maryland runs a sales tax holiday: Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week in August, clothing and footwear under $100.
- Do local taxes still apply during a Maryland 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. Comptroller of Maryland publishes the participating jurisdictions each year.
More Maryland guides
Other Maryland rules that change the total.