Does New Mexico have a tax-free weekend?
Quick answer
Yes. New Mexico runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school holiday on the first weekend of August. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 7.625% in covered New Mexico metros.
Holiday dates and qualifying item lists are set by statute and can change year to year. New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department publishes the official list before each holiday, including per-item price caps and whether local jurisdictions must participate.
Rule summary
How New Mexico treats each category.
| Recurring holiday | Back-to-school holiday on the first weekend of August. |
|---|---|
| Normal combined rate | 7.625% |
| 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 New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in New Mexico
What a taxable purchase actually costs in New Mexico.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Does New Mexico have a tax-free weekend?
- Yes — New Mexico runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school holiday on the first weekend of August.
- Do local taxes still apply during a New Mexico 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. New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department publishes the participating jurisdictions each year.
More New Mexico guides
Other New Mexico rules that change the total.