Florida's back-to-school holiday now runs a full month every summer, hurricane supplies are tax-free year-round, and a fall holiday covers hunting, fishing, and camping gear through the end of December.
Full item-by-item listJuly 20 – August 20, 2026
Monday, July 20 through Thursday, August 20
The holiday is set in state law for July 20 through August 20 every year — Florida Revenue posts each summer's shopping lists ahead of time.
Do online orders count?
Yes — an online order counts when the retailer accepts it during the window for immediate shipment, even if delivery comes later.
| Item | Price cap | Tax status |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & shoes | $100 | Exempt |
| Wallets, bags & backpacks | $100 | Exempt |
| School supplies | $50 | Exempt |
| Learning aids & puzzles | $30 | Exempt |
| Personal computers & accessories for home or personal use — not for a business | $1,500 | Exempt |
| Cell phones, game consoles & digital media receivers | — | Not exempt |
| Furniture, briefcases & luggage | — | Not exempt |
Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday — the place to check any edge case.
Year-round
No dates to watch — Florida made these supplies permanently tax-free in August 2025.
Do online orders count?
Yes — the exemption is permanent, so it applies online and in stores every day of the year.
| Item | Price cap | Tax status |
|---|---|---|
| Portable generators 10,000 running watts or less | No cap | Exempt |
| Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt) | No cap | Exempt |
| Waterproof tarps & flexible sheeting 1,000 square feet or less | No cap | Exempt |
| Portable fuel cans 5 gallons or less | No cap | Exempt |
| Smoke & carbon monoxide alarms | No cap | Exempt |
| Fire extinguishers | No cap | Exempt |
| Ground anchors & tie-down kits | No cap | Exempt |
| Sunscreen & insect repellent | No cap | Exempt |
| Life jackets & bicycle helmets | No cap | Exempt |
Source: Florida Division of Emergency Management — the place to check any edge case.
September 1 – December 31, 2026
Tuesday, September 1 through Thursday, December 31
Dates beyond 2026 aren't posted yet — Florida Revenue announces each season's details ahead of September.
Do online orders count?
Yes — an online order counts when the retailer accepts it during the season for immediate shipment.
| Item | Price cap | Tax status |
|---|---|---|
| Firearms | No cap | Exempt |
| Ammunition | No cap | Exempt |
| Bows & crossbows | No cap | Exempt |
| Fishing rods & reels $150 for a rod-and-reel combo set | $75 | Exempt |
| Tents | $200 | Exempt |
| Camping stoves, chairs, sleeping bags & hammocks | $50 | Exempt |
| Rentals or repairs of any of the above | — | Not exempt |
Source: Florida Department of Revenue, TIP 26A01-06 — the place to check any edge case.
No — it's a full month now. State law sets the back-to-school holiday at July 20 through August 20 every year, covering clothing under $100, school supplies under $50, and computers up to $1,500.
Yes, and better than before: since August 2025, generators, batteries, tarps, fuel cans, smoke alarms, and other storm staples are tax-free year-round. There's no June window to wait for anymore.
Yes — online orders qualify when the retailer accepts the order during the holiday for immediate shipment, even if the box shows up after August 20.
Florida ended it. The July holiday on outdoor and recreation gear didn't return for 2026 — some of its items moved into the new September–December hunting, fishing, and camping holiday instead.
Yes — personal computers and related accessories priced at $1,500 or less qualify during the back-to-school month, as long as they're for home or personal use.
Checked against Florida Department of Revenue, Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday on 2026-08-14. See the national calendar for every state's holidays.