What Katy-area families should know about the store’s location, hours, merchandise and the 2026 Texas Tax-Free Weekend
By The Katy News
KATY, Texas (July 22, 2026) — Primark at Katy Mills is attracting renewed attention as families prepare for the back-to-school season and the international fashion retailer expands its presence across the Houston area.
The Katy Mills location is not a new store. It officially opened on November 20, 2025, becoming Primark’s first Greater Houston location. However, the opening of a second Houston-area Primark at Willowbrook Mall on July 16 has put the retailer—and its Katy store—back in the spotlight.
In its Willowbrook opening announcement, Primark pointed to the success of its Katy Mills location. That connection, combined with interest in affordable school clothing and the approaching Texas sales tax holiday, helps explain why more people are searching for Primark Katy Mills.
Where Is Primark Located at Katy Mills?
Primark is located inside Katy Mills at:
5000 Katy Mills Circle
Katy, TX 77494
The store is in Neighborhood 6 next to It’Sugar. According to the Katy Mills directory, the most convenient mall entrance is Entry 6 near H&M.
Shoppers who have not visited before may want to use Entry 6 instead of walking through the entire mall. Parking availability can vary during weekends, special events and major shopping periods.
The store’s listed telephone number is (346) 263-3268.
Primark Katy Mills Store Hours
Katy Mills currently lists the following regular hours:
- Monday through Thursday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Hours may change for holidays, special events or severe weather. Shoppers should check the official Primark Katy Mills store page or Katy Mills store directory before making a special trip.
What Does Primark Katy Mills Sell?
Primark is known for combining trend-focused fashion with lower prices. The Katy Mills location lists departments for:
- Women’s clothing and accessories
- Men’s clothing and accessories
- Children’s and baby clothing
- Beauty products
- Home merchandise
- Seasonal collections and licensed merchandise
The selection can change frequently, particularly as stores transition from summer merchandise to back-to-school and fall collections. Sizes, colors and licensed products shown online may not be available at every location.
Primark’s website allows shoppers to browse current products and check local-store availability before visiting. Customers should still treat online availability as a guide because inventory can change throughout the day.
Why Is Primark Katy Mills Receiving New Attention?
The renewed interest appears to be driven by several developments happening at the same time.
First, Primark opened its second Greater Houston location at Willowbrook Mall on July 16. The approximately 30,000-square-foot Willowbrook store became the retailer’s seventh Texas location.
Primark U.S. President Kevin Tulip said the retailer used what it learned from the success of its Katy Mills store as it prepared to serve more Houston-area shoppers.
Second, back-to-school shopping is beginning across the Katy area. Families searching for children’s clothes, jeans, shirts, sweatshirts, accessories and everyday basics are looking for stores that offer several departments in one location.
Primark has promoted examples of its U.S. pricing that include women’s denim starting at $12, men’s T-shirts starting at $5 and children’s sweatshirts starting at $8. Those examples were included in the company’s Willowbrook announcement; prices and availability at Katy Mills should be confirmed in the store.
Third, Texas Tax-Free Weekend is approaching. The combination of generally lower-priced merchandise and eligible tax-free purchases could make Primark a popular stop for families trying to manage school-shopping expenses.
Texas Tax-Free Weekend Is August 7–9, 2026
The 2026 Texas sales tax holiday begins Friday, August 7, and continues through midnight Sunday, August 9.
According to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, most qualifying clothing, footwear, school supplies and student backpacks priced below $100 can be purchased without sales tax during the holiday.
The $100 limit generally applies to each qualifying item—not the shopper’s entire transaction. For example, two eligible shirts priced at $80 each may both qualify even though the combined purchase is more than $100.
Not every product sold by a clothing retailer qualifies. Jewelry, handbags, luggage, certain athletic or protective equipment and items priced at $100 or more may remain taxable.
Families planning to visit Primark during Tax-Free Weekend should expect Katy Mills to be busier than usual. Shopping earlier in the day and checking desired products online may help, but merchandise availability cannot be guaranteed.
Katy Mills Is No Longer the Houston Area’s Only Primark
When Primark Katy Mills opened in November 2025, it was the retailer’s first Greater Houston store. The new Willowbrook Mall location gives shoppers on the north and northwest sides of the region another option.
For residents of Katy, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Brookshire, Richmond and west Houston, the Katy Mills store will generally remain the closer location.
The Willowbrook opening is still important locally because it demonstrates that Primark is expanding in Greater Houston after testing the market through Katy Mills.
That expansion gives Katy a notable place in the retailer’s Texas growth story: The Katy Mills store introduced Primark to Houston-area shoppers and helped establish the demand that the company now says it is seeing across the region.
What Shoppers Should Know Before Visiting
- Primark Katy Mills is already open; it opened November 20, 2025.
- The store is in Neighborhood 6 next to It’Sugar.
- Entry 6 near H&M is listed as the best entrance.
- Regular hours vary between weekdays and weekends.
- Products, colors and sizes can sell out or change quickly.
- Prices promoted for another Primark location may not apply in Katy.
- Texas Tax-Free Weekend runs August 7–9, 2026, but only qualifying purchases are exempt.
With back-to-school shopping underway and Primark expanding across Greater Houston, the Katy Mills store is positioned to remain a major destination for price-conscious families this summer.
For additional Katy-area shopping, dining and service information, visit The Katy News Business Directory. Readers can also open The Katy News app for local news and community updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Primark at Katy Mills open?
Yes. Primark Katy Mills opened on November 20, 2025, and is currently listed as open.
What time does Primark Katy Mills open?
The store is currently listed as opening at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Holiday and special-event hours may differ.
Where is Primark inside Katy Mills?
Primark is in Neighborhood 6 next to It’Sugar. Katy Mills recommends Entry 6 near H&M.
What is the Primark Katy Mills phone number?
The listed number is (346) 263-3268.
Does Primark Katy Mills sell children’s clothing?
Yes. The store lists a children’s department, along with women’s, men’s, beauty and home departments.
Is clothing at Primark tax-free during Texas Tax-Free Weekend?
Most qualifying clothing and footwear priced below $100 per item can be purchased tax-free from August 7 through August 9, 2026. Some merchandise is excluded.
Is Katy Mills the only Primark in the Houston area?
No. Primark opened a second Greater Houston store at Willowbrook Mall on July 16, 2026. Katy Mills was the first.
