Back-To-School Sales Holiday in place for the month of August

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the sales on Monday, July 28.

By Leticia Silva
| 4:38 p.m. July 28, 2025

West Orange Times & Observer
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced the return of Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.

These sales will go from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31, allowing families save on necessary purchases for back-to-school.

"By cutting taxes, empowering parents and growing our community, we're making it easier for people to live, work and thrive in the Free State of Florida," DeSantis said in a press conference.

The Sales Tax Holiday includes exemptions for these items:

- Binders

-Notebooks

-Lunch boxes

-Backpacks

-Shirts

-Pants

-Shoes

-Interactive books

-Flashcards

-Laptops

-Headphones, and others.

The sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.

For more information on qualifying items, visit floridarevenue.com/BackToSchool.

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Leticia Silva

Staff writer Leticia Silva is a graduate from the University of Central Florida. As a child, her dream was to become a journalist. Now, her dream is a reality. On her free time she enjoys beach trips, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and dog.