Cabinet has declared that no General Sales Tax (GST) will be charged on eligible goods purchased during two designated periods: from Thursday, July 31st to Saturday, August 2nd, and again from Friday, August 15th to Sunday, August 17th, 2025.
According to the government, this is part of the government’s promise to help households cope with rising back-to-school expenses and stimulate local business activity. During these weekends, the standard 12.5% GST will be waived at the point of sale for a range of items, including school supplies, uniforms, shoes, and other essential goods.
Retailers registered for GST are required to ensure their point-of-sale systems are ready to apply the exemption. Receipts for purchases made during these weekends should clearly show a GST rate of zero percent, or indicate that the item is non-taxable.
Past GST relief days, such as last year’s Christmas GST holiday, saw thousands of shoppers benefit from lower prices on everyday goods. Authorities are encouraging consumers to plan ahead and verify that receipts reflect the waived tax during checkout.
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