West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday 2027
West Virginia's 2027 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs Friday, July 30 to Monday, August 2, 2027.
Next West Virginia sales tax holiday
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Friday, July 30 to Monday, August 2, 2027 · 262 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.
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
2027 dates
Friday, July 30 to Monday, August 2, 2027
4 days, from the rule set in law
2026 dates (for reference)
Friday, July 31 to Monday, August 3, 2026
4 days
When it happens: Four days: the first Sunday in August, the Friday and Saturday before it, and the Monday after it.
What qualifies and the price limits
| Item | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Clothing | $125 or less per item |
| School supplies | $50 or less per item |
| School instructional materials | $20 or less per item |
| Laptop and tablet computers (not for business use) | $500 or less |
| Sports equipment (not for business use) | $150 or less |
Are local taxes included?
Yes. The Tax Division says the holiday also applies to local sales and use taxes.
Good to know
- The limits are per item; there is no limit on the total purchase.
Legal basis: West Virginia Code §11-15-9s. Sources: West Virginia Tax Division: Sales Tax Holiday Questions and Answers; West Virginia Code §11-15-9s. Checked November 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is the West Virginia tax-free weekend in 2027?
The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs Friday, July 30 to Monday, August 2, 2027. Four days: the first Sunday in August, the Friday and Saturday before it, and the Monday after it.
What is tax-free during the West Virginia Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday?
Clothing: $125 or less per item. School supplies: $50 or less per item. School instructional materials: $20 or less per item. Laptop and tablet computers (not for business use): $500 or less. Sports equipment (not for business use): $150 or less.
Are local sales taxes included in West Virginia?
Yes. The Tax Division says the holiday also applies to local sales and use taxes.
When was the West Virginia sales tax holiday in 2026?
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: Friday, July 31 to Monday, August 3, 2026.
About these dates
Dates, items and price limits were checked against the West 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.