Shoppers will save a few dollars this weekend as Virginia’s annual sales tax holiday returns.

Between Friday, Aug. 7, and Sunday, Aug. 9, the 5.3 percent state sales tax is waived on school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items and some appliances.

Many stores follow suit and waive the sales tax on other merchandise to encourage buying.

For details and a list of qualifying purchases, go to www.tax.virginia.gov.