Alabama Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

March 22, 2024

This tax holiday applied earlier this year but has NOT yet been approved by the Alabama Legislature for 2025. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!

Don’t miss the 2024 Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday when shopping for hurricane and emergency supplies. This tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Friday, February 23
Saturday, February 24
Sunday, February 25

On these dates, you can purchase qualifying items free of Alabama state sales tax:

– Portable generators and power cords priced at $1,000 or less
– Portable self-powered radios, 2-way radios, or weather band radios priced at $60 or less
– Tarps or other flexible waterproof sheeting priced at $60 or less
– Ground anchor systems or tie-down kits priced at $60 or less
– AA, C, D, 6-Volt, or 9-Volt batteries priced at $60 or less
– Nonelectric coolers, ice chests, and can openers priced at $60 or less
– Gas or diesel fuel containers priced at $60 or less
– Portable self-powered flashlights, candles, lanterns, or emergency glow sticks priced at $60 or less
– Reusable ice priced at $60 or less

Coin batteries, automobile batteries, and boat batteries do NOT qualify for this tax exemption.

Be sure to take advantage of the Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: February 23-24-25, 2024.