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H 5495

Resolutions designating August 8th and 9th, 2026 as the sales tax holiday

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Carole Fiola

Massachusetts designates August 8–9, 2026 as the annual sales tax holiday, allowing tax-exempt purchases on eligible items statewide.

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Bill Summary · H 5495

Summary of Bill H 5495 (Session 194th, Massachusetts)

Purpose and intent

  • This resolution-designates specific dates for Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday.
  • The General Court is affirming August 8 and 9, 2026 as the sales tax holiday weekend, in accordance with existing law.

Key provisions

  • Declares August 8, 2026 and August 9, 2026 as the sales tax holiday for the year 2026.
  • The designation is made pursuant to section 6A of chapter 64H of the General Laws, which governs sales tax holidays in Massachusetts.

Affected parties and scope

  • Retailers and businesses that participate in state sales tax holiday activities, and consumers who purchase eligible goods during the designated weekend.
  • The designation applies statewide within Massachusetts, aligning with the established mechanism for annual sales tax holidays.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The resolution was filed on June 11, 2026.
  • It follows the standard process: referred to the committee on House Rules, reported with a recommendation that it ought to be adopted, rules suspended, and then adopted.
  • No substantive changes to tax law or rates are proposed; this is a formal designation of the weekend for 2026.

Practical impact for consumers and retailers

  • Consumers can anticipate tax-exempt purchases on eligible items during August 8–9, 2026, subject to existing eligibility rules under Massachusetts law.
  • Retailers can prepare promotions and market campaigns around the two-day window, ensuring compliance with the holiday designation and any applicable product eligibility criteria.

Legislative status

  • Sponsors: Representative Carole Fiola (co-sponsor).
  • Status: Passed through House Rules with a favorable recommendation and adopted as part of the calendar of the General Court for the 2025-2026 session.
  • The action establishes the 2026 sales tax holiday dates but does not modify tax rates or broader tax policy beyond the annual designation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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