Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week

The second Sunday of August to the following Saturday is designated as Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week each year. That means qualifying apparel and footwear $100 or less, per item, are exempt from the state sales tax. The first $40 of a backpack or bookbag purchase is also tax-free. Accessory items, except for backpacks, are not included. The Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week for 2021 is Sunday, August 8 – Saturday, August 14.

Additionally, there is a tax-free three-day weekend every February during which the state sales tax will not apply to the sale of any Energy Star Products listed. Please click on the Shop Maryland Energy Box on this page for more details.

Read our 2021 Press Release for more information and details on the annual scholarship contest.

Shop Maryland Resources

• Exempt vs. Taxable Purchase
• Tax-Free-Week FAQ
• Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week Fact Sheet