- Virginia’s 3-day sales tax holiday runs from August 7, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. through August 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Qualifying in-store and online purchases are exempt from state sales tax, saving about 5.3% to 7%.
- Eligible items include school supplies ($20 or less), clothing and footwear ($100 or less), and portable generators ($1,000 or less).
- Also included are gas-powered chainsaws ($350 or less), certain emergency preparedness items and chainsaw accessories ($60 or less), and Energy Star/WaterSense products for noncommercial use ($2,500 or less).
Source: virginiamercury.com
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