Does Mississippi have a tax-free weekend?
Quick answer
Yes. Mississippi runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school holiday in July and a Second Amendment holiday in August. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 8% in covered Mississippi metros.
Holiday dates and qualifying item lists are set by statute and can change year to year. Mississippi Department of Revenue publishes the official list before each holiday, including per-item price caps and whether local jurisdictions must participate.
Rule summary
How Mississippi treats each category.
| Recurring holiday | Back-to-school holiday in July and a Second Amendment holiday in August. |
|---|---|
| Normal combined rate | 8% |
| Clothing exemption | None |
| Grocery exemption | None |
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 Mississippi Department of Revenue or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Mississippi
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Mississippi.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Does Mississippi have a tax-free weekend?
- Yes — Mississippi runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school holiday in July and a Second Amendment holiday in August.
- Do local taxes still apply during a Mississippi 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. Mississippi Department of Revenue publishes the participating jurisdictions each year.
More Mississippi guides
Other Mississippi rules that change the total.