Virginia Resumes Annual August Tax-Free Holiday

Virginia's annual tax-free holiday runs August 1-3, 2025, waiving 5.3% to 7% in sales tax on qualifying in-store and online purchases. Eligible items include school supplies priced at $20 or less, clothing and footwear at $100 or less, portable generators under $1,000, gas-powered chainsaws $350 or less, other emergency items under $60, and Energy Star or WaterSense-labeled appliances up to $2,500. The tax holiday, reinstated after a one-year pause in 2023, is now guaranteed each August through at least 2029 by state law. Neighboring states such as West Virginia and South Carolina are also holding tax-free weekends, though qualifying items and limits differ. Shoppers are urged to review state guidelines for specific product eligibility. The event aims to help families save on back-to-school costs and emergency preparedness.