Alabama Tax-Free Shopping Weekend | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is here this weekend, July 17–19, letting you buy qualifying items tax-free—statewide plus over 300 localities. This year’s big upgrade? Higher price caps on clothes, shoes, and electronics, making it easier to save on bigger purchases. The Alabama Retail Association says shoppers are ready—and lawmakers helped make this year’s limits more generous. These changes come from a 2025 law that adjusts caps every five years using the Consumer Price Index to fight inflation. Originally held in August, the holiday moved to July in 2017. Don’t miss your…