Ohio Sales Tax Holiday Runs August 1-14

BEACHWOOD, OH - Ohioans are encouraged to take advantage of this year’s Sales Tax Holiday, which is designed to provide meaningful savings for families across the state. The 2025 Sales Tax Holiday will run for two whole weeks, beginning at midnight on Friday, August 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 14.

In 2024, Governor DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly expanded the Sales Tax Holiday to include more items and extended its duration. Instead of the usual three days, it lasted ten days and was expanded to include a wide range of items up to $500, rather than being limited to school supplies.

During the holiday, shoppers will be able to make qualifying purchases both in-store and online without paying state sales tax. The tax exemption does not apply to services or to purchases of motor vehicles, watercraft, outboard motors, alcohol, tobacco, vapor products, or any item containing marijuana.

For full details, including eligible items and frequently asked questions, visit the Ohio Department of Taxation’s Sales Tax Holiday page. You can also contact the Department by email or by calling 1-888-405-4039.