In 2024, Ohio offered a 10-day tax holiday, but this year includes a full two weeks. As per the Department of Taxation, the expansion reflects the state’s commitment to supporting working households and encouraging local spending without adding tax burdens. A: It is from August 1 to August 14, 2025, starting and ending at midnight.

The 2025 holiday will run for two full weeks, beginning at midnight on Friday, August 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 14.

The tax holiday allows both online and in-store purchases of most eligible items — up to $500 per item — to be exempted from state sales tax. While the event is traditionally