And just like that, the 2026-2027 school year is right around the corner.
So, to help you find the school supplies at an affordable rate, we put together all you need to know for Arkansas’s upcoming Free Sales Tax weekend.
— Written by Tyler Roth, Market Director @ NWA Daily
Arkansas Tax-Free Weekend Is Coming: Here’s What You Need to Know
Bentonville High School
Back-to-school shopping is about to get a little cheaper.
Arkansas’ annual Sales Tax Holiday returns Saturday, Aug 1, through Sunday, Aug 2, giving shoppers a chance to skip state and local sales tax on qualifying items for 48 hours.
Whether you’re stocking up on school supplies, refreshing the kids’ wardrobes, or checking items off a classroom list, here’s what’s included:
👕 Clothing & shoes
Clothing and footwear priced under $100 per item
Clothing accessories and equipment priced under $50 per item
✏️ School essentials
School supplies
School art supplies
School instructional materials
💻 Student tech
Certain electronic devices commonly used by students for schoolwork are also eligible.
A few things to keep in mind:
There’s no limit on how many qualifying items you can buy.
Items over the price thresholds won’t qualify for the exemption.
Arkansas retailers are required to participate if they sell eligible items.
So, if your back-to-school checklist is still looking a little long, this weekend could be the perfect time to knock it out and keep a little extra cash in your pocket.
👋 If we missed anything, please email us at [email protected] so we can get it added