Alabama Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday Coming Up

Alabamians will have an opportunity to prepare for severe weather while saving money during the state’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday from February 20 to 22. During the three-day holiday, shoppers may purchase qualifying emergency preparedness supplies without paying the state’s 4% sales tax. Most cities and counties across Alabama also opt in to remove local sales taxes, further increasing savings for consumers. This year’s holiday includes expanded exemption limits, allowing consumers to save more than ever. During the 2025 legislative session, the Alabama Retail Association advocated for legislation to modernize the sales tax holidays by increasing the dollar thresholds and indexing them to the Consumer Price Index. That legislation was approved by the Legislature, resulting in higher exemption limits for 2026. Eligible items include common severe weather preparedness supplies such as flashlights, batteries, weather radios, first-aid kits, tarps and portable generators.