Virginia Sales Tax Holiday 2027
Virginia's 2027 Sales Tax Holiday runs Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8, 2027.
Next Virginia sales tax holiday
Sales Tax Holiday
Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8, 2027 · 269 days away
Exact countdown:
Calculated as of November 10, 2026 (UTC). Countdown to 12:00 a.m. on the first day, in your time zone.
Sales Tax Holiday
2027 dates
Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8, 2027
3 days, from the rule set in law
2026 dates (for reference)
Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, 2026
3 days
When it happens: Three days, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at 11:59 p.m. the following Sunday.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| School supplies | $20 or less per item |
| Clothing and footwear | $100 or less per item |
| Portable generators | $1,000 or less |
| Gas-powered chainsaws | $350 or less |
| Chainsaw accessories and other hurricane preparedness items | $60 or less per item |
| ENERGY STAR or WaterSense products for home or personal use | $2,500 or less per product |
Are local taxes included?
Yes. The exemption covers the state tax and the local sales and use taxes levied under Code of Virginia §§58.1-605 and 58.1-606.
Legal basis: Code of Virginia §58.1-639.1 (in effect until July 1, 2030). Sources: Virginia Tax: Virginia Sales Tax Holiday; Code of Virginia §58.1-639.1. Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Virginia tax-free weekend in 2027?
The Sales Tax Holiday runs Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8, 2027. Three days, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at 11:59 p.m. the following Sunday.
What is tax-free during the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday?
School supplies: $20 or less per item. Clothing and footwear: $100 or less per item. Portable generators: $1,000 or less. Gas-powered chainsaws: $350 or less. Chainsaw accessories and other hurricane preparedness items: $60 or less per item. ENERGY STAR or WaterSense products for home or personal use: $2,500 or less per product.
Are local sales taxes included in Virginia?
Yes. The exemption covers the state tax and the local sales and use taxes levied under Code of Virginia §§58.1-605 and 58.1-606.
When was the Virginia sales tax holiday in 2026?
Sales Tax Holiday: Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the Virginia sources linked above on November 6, 2026. Where the law fixes the timing, the 2027 dates are worked out from that rule; where the state sets them each year, we show them once the state publishes them. Legislatures can change a holiday at any time, and some retailers do not have to take part, so confirm with the state or the store before you shop. This page is for information only, not tax or legal advice.