Many of US states three-day tax-free holiday starts on Friday. For example in Tennessee (Aug 1 to Aug 3 ) During the tax-free weekend, shoppers can purchase clothing with a price of $100 or less per item, school and art supplies with a price of $100 or less per item, and computers with a price of $1,500 or less without paying state and local sales tax.
States That Offer Tax Free Week or Tax Free Weekends:
Alabama
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Maryland
Missouri
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington D.C.
More information on specific state and its allowed items visit 2008 Sales Tax Free Holidays