Alabama Severe Weather Tax Holiday Set for Feb. 20-22

Shoppers can save on emergency supplies during 3-day event

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Alabama is holding a Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday from February 20-22, where certain emergency preparedness supplies like portable weather radios, flashlights, batteries, and ice packs will be exempt from state sales tax. State officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of the tax holiday to stock up on essential supplies ahead of Alabama's peak severe weather season.

Why it matters

The annual tax holiday is designed to help Alabama families prepare for potential storms, tornadoes, and other weather-related emergencies by making it more affordable for them to purchase necessary emergency equipment and supplies. Planning ahead and maintaining updated emergency kits can improve safety when severe weather strikes.

The details

During the three-day tax holiday event, eligible items that will be exempt from state sales tax include portable weather radios, flashlights, batteries, ice packs, and other approved emergency equipment. A full list of qualifying items is available through the Alabama Department of Revenue.

  • The Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for February 20-22, 2026.

The players

Alabama Department of Revenue

The state agency that provides the list of qualifying emergency preparedness items that will be exempt from sales tax during the holiday.

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What’s next

State officials encourage Alabama residents to review the list of eligible items and stock up on necessary emergency supplies during the three-day tax holiday.

The takeaway

The Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday makes it more affordable for Alabama families to purchase critical emergency equipment and supplies, helping them better prepare for potential severe weather events in the state.