Does Missouri have a tax-free weekend?
Quick answer
Yes. Missouri runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school holiday on the first weekend of August. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 8.725% in covered Missouri metros.
Holiday dates and qualifying item lists are set by statute and can change year to year. Missouri Department of Revenue publishes the official list before each holiday, including per-item price caps and whether local jurisdictions must participate.
Rule summary
How Missouri treats each category.
| Recurring holiday | Back-to-school holiday on the first weekend of August. |
|---|---|
| Normal combined rate | 8.725% |
| Clothing exemption | None |
| Grocery exemption | Reduced rate (1.225% state) |
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 Missouri Department of Revenue or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Missouri
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Missouri.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Does Missouri have a tax-free weekend?
- Yes — Missouri runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school holiday on the first weekend of August.
- Do local taxes still apply during a Missouri 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. Missouri Department of Revenue publishes the participating jurisdictions each year.
More Missouri guides
Other Missouri rules that change the total.