Florida families can enjoy even more savings in 2025 with expanded sales tax holidays and new permanent exemptions. Whether you’re stocking up on school supplies, planning an outdoor adventure, or preparing for hurricane season, these tax-free weeks (and months!) can help stretch your budget.
Called a variety of things including the Florida free tax weekend or Florida tax free holiday, during these tax free weeks in Florida in 2025 (that actually range from 14 days to 3 months this year) you will not pay the state of Florida sales tax of 6% OR any additional county discretionary sales surtax on specific items listed below. Florida’s 2025 Sales Tax Holidays are part of HB 7031 passed by the Florida Legislature in June 2025, and will be official once the bill is signed by the Governor.
Below is your updated guide to Florida’s 2025 sales tax holidays and permanent tax-free items.
Florida Tax Free Weeks in 2025
2025 Florida Sales Tax Holidays – Jump To:
Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday:
August 1 – 31, 2025
Once only a 3 day weekend, the Back to School Tax Free Weekend in Florida is now an entire month long! The School Sales Tax holiday happens at the end of summer just before the school year begins from August 1 – 31. It is also now permanent.
We’ve got a separate article with the details you need to know to save money on your back-to-school shopping. These are dates that you can purchase clothing, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies without paying the sales tax. A sample of the items qualifying for the sales tax exemption include:
- Clothing, footwear, and accessories selling for $100 or less per item. Note this is ANY item of clothing on the allowed list, including clothing and footwear for adults.
- School uniforms less than $100 per item
- Certain school supplies selling for $50 or less per item
- Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less per item
- Computers or personal computer-related accessories of $1,500 or less when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use.
Related: Back to School Guide, 2025-2026 School Calendar, Education Guide
NEW: Hunting, Fishing & Camping Sales Tax Holiday
Sept 8 – Dec 31, 2025
A brand-new, extended sales tax holiday has been added for outdoor recreation gear – perfect for fall adventures or holiday gift shopping. From September 8 through December 31, 2025, the following items will be tax-free:
Camping Supplies:
- Tents ($200 or less)
- Sleeping bags, hammocks, stoves, and collapsible chairs ($50 or less)
- Camping lanterns and flashlights ($30 or less)
Fishing Supplies:
- Rods and reels ($75 or less each / $150 or less for sets)
- Tackle boxes or bags ($30 or less)
- Bait and fishing tackle ($5 or less individually / $10 for sets)
As well as certain equipment used for hunting. Note: These exclusions do not apply to commercial use supplies.
Permanent Sales Tax Exemptions – New in 2025
In addition to these seasonal savings, Florida now permanently exempts the following items from sales tax:
- AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, and 9-volt batteries
- Smoke detectors, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors
- Portable generators (with limits)
- Waterproof tarps
- Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits
- Fuel containers (5 gallons or less)
- All bicycle helmets (not just youth sizes)
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Life jackets
- Admission to Florida State Parks
These exemptions were previously only available during select tax holidays and are now available year-round, offering families and outdoor enthusiasts added value.
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays
This tax holiday is not happening in 2025. Instead, certain items have been permanently excluded from the sales tax.
Related: Hurricane Preparation Tips
Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday
This tax holiday is not happening in 2025. Instead, certain items have been permanently excluded from the sales tax, and a new Camping, Fishing, and Hunting Sales Tax Holiday was added.
Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday
This tax holiday is not happening in 2025
More information and a full list of items for each tax free holiday can be found on the Florida Department of Revenue website.
Sales Tax Savings for Parents – Diapers, Clothing, Books
Parents in Florida can also save with permanent sales tax exemptions on items for babies and young children. Beginning July 1, 2023, there will be no sales tax on diapers, clothing, or baby gear for children under 5. Learn more about these tax breaks for parents in Florida.
Florida Sales Tax FAQ’s
What is the sales tax in Florida?
Florida sales tax is 6% with exemptions on a few items. Many Florida counties also have a county tax (discretionary sales surtax) that makes Florida sales tax 7%, 6.5%, or even 7.5% in some counties.
Do Florida tax free weeks apply to online purchases?
Florida sales tax exemptions should apply to any online retailer who is currently responsible for paying sales tax in Florida.
When is tax free weekend in Florida?
Florida has multiple tax free weeks in 2025 including a Fishing, Camping, Hunting Gear Sales Tax Holiday from September 8 – December 31, 2025.
When is Florida’s tax free weekend for school supplies?
The popular Back-to-School sales tax weekend in Florida is now a full month beginning August 1, 2025 and ending on August 31, 2025. You won’t pay sales tax on clothing, school uniforms, shoes, school supplies, computers, and more.
Editor’s Note: Items labeled as “permanently tax-free” or given specific permanent dates have been written into Florida law by the current legislature. However, this status can be changed or repealed by future legislative sessions.
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