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8/7/2026, 5:21:24 AM

Topics: Tax Free Weekend, Consumer Savings

Keywords: South Carolina, Tax Free Weekend, Clothing, Electronics, School Supplies, Computers, Sales Tax

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School started back this week in Anderson, Spartanburg, Pickens, Union, and Oconee counties.

Greenville County students go back to school on Tuesday, August 11.

Have you done your back-to-school shopping?

If not, you could save a few bucks this weekend.

The Palmetto State's tax-free weekend is this weekend, when residents can purchase eligible items without paying state or local sales tax.

The tax-exempt items may be purchased in-store or online.

In 2025, state consumers purchased more than $25 million in tax-free items during Tax Free Weekend, saving more than $1.5 million in Sales Tax, according to the South Carolina Department of Revenue.

Here's what to know about the tax-free weekend in 2026.

When is Tax Free Weekend?

The tax-free holiday will be held from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 through midnight Sunday, Aug.

What clothing items and clothing accessories are exempt?

Everyday

Belts and suspenders

Dresses and skirts

Leggings

Neckties and scarves

Pants, jeans and shorts

Shirts and blouses

Suits and blazers

Sweaters and sweatshirts

Outerwear

Coats (all types)

Ear muffs

Gloves and mittens

Hats and caps

Rainwear and umbrellas

Vests

School wear

Graduation caps and gowns

Gym suits

Uniforms (band, school and sports)

Sleepwear/underwear

Bras, panties, slips, and T-shirts

Diapers (cloth and disposable)

Hosiery, socks and tights

Incontinent underwear

Sports/exercise wear

Exercise clothing

Gloves (batting and golf)

Hunting and ski clothing

Leotards

Swimwear and water apparel

Miscellaneous/specialty

Belt buckles

Bibs

Choir robes

Costumes

Fabric for custom clothing

Formal wear

Hair accessories and wigs

Handkerchiefs

Maternity clothing

Pet coats and sweaters

Pocketbooks and purses

Scout uniforms

Work uniforms purchased by the employee

What clothing and clothing accessories are not exempt?

Clothing placed on layaway

Costume rentals

Formal Wear rentals

Safety equipment (hard hats and ear protectors)

Uniforms purchased by employers for employees

Sports equipment

Helmets (bicycle and football)

Hockey and baseball mitts

Protective wear (masks, mouth guards, knee pads and swim goggles)

Life jackets

Cosmetics

Eyewear (contacts and glasses)

Fitness tracking devices

Jewelry

Phone cases

Wallets and billfolds

Watchbands

Watches and smartwatches

What footwear is exempt?

Everyday

Boots (cowboy and hunting)

Flip flops

Sandals

Shoes (all types)

Slippers

Sports/exercise

Cleats

Dance shoes (ballet and tap)

Hiking shoes and boots

Sports shoes (golf and bicycle)

Ski boots

Diabetic shoes

Orthopedic shoes

Rain boots and over shoes

Skates (ice and in-line)

What footwear is not exempt?

Bowling shoe rentals

Shoes placed on Layaway

Footwear accessories

Shoe inserts

Shoe laces

Work/safety shoes provided to employees by the employer

What school supplies are exempt?

Art supplies

Book bags and backpacks

Binders

Books

Calculators

Calendars

Compasses and protractors

Computer bags

Computer supplies (earbuds, headphones, stylus and flash drives)

Crayons

Erasers

Folders

Glue and glue sticks

Highlighters

Index cards

Lunchboxes

Markers

Music instruments used for school assignments (including rentals)

Music supplies (sheet music)

Notebooks

Paper (typing, graph, construction and poster board)

Pencil sharpeners

Pencils and pencil cases

Pens

Rulers

Scissors

Stapler and staples

Tape

What school supplies are not exempt?

Backpacks for camping

Batteries

Bicycles

Briefcases

Cleaning supplies

Clocks

Dorm Supplies (housewares, refrigerator and toiletries)

Furniture (desks and bookcases)

Hand sanitizers and tissues

Office supplies

Smartphones and cell phones

Stationery

Strollers and car seats

Toys

What computers, computer software, printers, and printer supplies are exempt?

Computers and Computer Software

Computer supplies (monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers) when sold as a package with a central processing unit (CPU)

Laptop, desktop, or tablet computer systems having a CPU

Warranty and service agreements

Printers & Printer Supplies

Cartridges

Printers

Printer inks

Printer papers

Toners

What computers, computer software, printers, and printer supplies are not exempt?

Computer supplies sold separately (mouse and keyboard) for business use (see “school supply” examples of exempt items)

Computers used in a business

E-readers

Music and video players

Phone chargers

Replacement parts

Scanners

Smartphones and phones

Televisions

Video game consoles

What bed and bath supplies are exempt?

Bath

Mats and rugs

Shower curtains and liners

Towels and wash cloths (bath, beach, kitchen and sport towels)

Bedding

Bed skirts

Bed spreads and comforters

Blankets and throws

Bumper pads and crib linens

Mattress pads and toppers

Pillows (all types)

Sheets and pillow cases

What bed and bath supplies are not exempt?

Bath (Miscellaneous)

Accessories (soap dish, towel holder, shower curtain rings and rod)

Cleaning supplies

Toiletries

Trashcans

Bed (Miscellaneous)

Dorm items (ironing boards, rugs, clothes racks, hangers, storage containers and lamps)

Furniture (bed frames, cribs and chairs)

Mattresses and box springs

Sleeping bags

Window treatments

Nina Tran is the breaking news and education reporter for The Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network.

Reach her via email at ntran@usatodayco.com.

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