Alabama’s annual back-to-school sales tax Holiday offers both parents and students a significant discount on necessary school supplies for the upcoming academic school year.

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey reminded the state that the holiday begins this Friday and will run through Sunday.

“Alabama families, it’s that time of year again! With the upcoming school year just around the corner, I encourage everyone to take full advantage of our Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday,” said Ivey. “This is an opportunity to save on essential school supplies, and ensure our students are well-prepared and excited to learn.”

✏️: Alabama families, mark your calendars! The annual Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend.

I encourage everyone to take full advantage of this opportunity to save on essential school supplies. #alpoliticshttps://t.co/CrG1jcKwDI

— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) July 15, 2024

Alabama Department of Revenue Commissioner Vernon Barnett hopes that the weekend is fully taken advantage of.

“This is tax relief at the perfect time for parents as they prepare for a new school year,” said Barnett. “Many counties, cities, and towns are participating as well, so we encourage everyone in Alabama to take advantage of this tax-free opportunity.”

Items available for purchase and exempt from sales tax during the weekend include pencils, paper, binders, calculators, rulers, computers, school uniforms, gym suits, and other types of clothing.

For the full list of back-to-school items that may be purchased free of state sales tax during the holiday, please visit this link.

Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten