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.

In 2024, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly expanded the sales tax holiday to include more items and run longer. That trend will continue this year, with the holiday applying to tax-free purchases made in-person or online on all eligible items of up to $500.

According to the Ohio Department of Taxation, nearly all items are eligible, with some exceptions including services, vehicles, boats, liquor, tobacco, vapor products and items containing marijuana. Click here for a full list of eligible and ineligible items.