Tax-Free Weekend Brings Back-to-School Savings to Oklahoma and Arkansas

Sunday, July 20, 2025 — As summer winds down and families prepare for the new school year, parents across Oklahoma and Arkansas can take advantage of a much-needed financial break during the upcoming tax-free weekend.

In Oklahoma, the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 1, and continue through midnight on Sunday, August 3. During the three-day event, clothing and footwear items priced at $100 or less per item will be exempt from both state and local sales tax. Eligible items include standard school apparel, while items such as athletic wear or protective gear are excluded from the exemption.

Just across the border, Arkansas will host its Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starting at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 3. Arkansas's tax holiday includes not only clothing and footwear but also school supplies and instructional materials.

For families juggling the expenses of back-to-school shopping, these tax-free weekends offer a timely opportunity to stretch their budgets. Retailers also benefit, as the events typically bring in an increase in sales and foot traffic.

Parents can locate a detailed list of eligible items for each state by visiting the websites below:

·        Oklahoma: Oklahoma Tax Commission Sales Tax Holiday Information

·        Arkansas: Arkansas DFA Sales Tax Holiday List

Whether you're shopping for new shoes, fresh notebooks, or that first-day-of-school outfit, this is a chance to stock up and save money while supporting local businesses.

Lindsie Dyer, Staff Writer

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