Back-to-school shopping season is one of the busiest times of the year—and Tax-Free Weekend makes it even better.
Whether you're shopping in Arkansas or Texas, you can save money on qualifying back-to-school purchases by shopping during your state's sales tax holiday. Even better? Pair those savings with your Chambers Bank Digital Wallet, Card Controls and Savings Cents to stretch your budget even further.
Arkansas Tax-Free Weekend
Dates: Saturday, August 1 – Sunday, August 2, 2026
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Arkansas shoppers can purchase many back-to-school items without paying state or local sales tax.
Qualifying items include:
- Clothing priced under $100 per item
- Certain clothing accessories priced under $50 per item
- School supplies
- School art supplies
- School instructional materials
- Electronic devices commonly used by students
- Diapers and certain other qualifying items
All Arkansas retailers are required to participate in the Sales Tax Holiday.
Texas Tax-Free Weekend
Dates: Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9, 2026
Texas shoppers can save on qualifying purchases from Friday through Sunday during the annual Sales Tax Holiday.
Qualifying items include:
- Most clothing priced under $100 per item
- Footwear priced under $100 per item
- Backpacks sold for less than $100
- Most school supplies
- Qualifying online purchases shipped to Texas
Some items—including computers, printers and certain athletic equipment—do not qualify, so it's a good idea to review the complete list before you shop.
Make the Most of Tax-Free Weekend with Chambers Bank
Saving on sales tax is just the beginning. Here are a few ways your Chambers Bank accounts can help you shop smarter.
Pay Faster with Digital Wallet
Skip digging through your purse or wallet at checkout.
Add your Chambers Bank debit card to your Digital Wallet and simply tap your phone or smartwatch to pay. Digital Wallet uses a unique encrypted digital number instead of sharing your actual debit card number during purchases, helping keep your information secure while making checkout fast and convenient.
Whether you're shopping in-store or online, Digital Wallet makes paying easier.
Stay in Control with Card Controls
Busy shopping weekend? Card Controls help you stay on top of every purchase.
With Card Controls in Chambers Digital Banking, you can:
- Turn your debit card on or off instantly
- Receive transaction alerts
- Monitor purchases in real time
- Report a lost or stolen card quickly
It's a simple way to shop with confidence during one of the busiest retail weekends of the year.
Let Savings Cents Do the Saving for You
Back-to-school shopping can add up quickly—but saving doesn't have to stop.
With Savings Cents, every time you use your Chambers Bank debit card, we'll round your purchase up to the nearest dollar and automatically transfer the difference into your savings account.
Buying notebooks for $4.43? We'll round up to $5.00 and move 57 cents into savings.
Those small amounts can grow into holiday shopping money, emergency savings or your next family vacation before you know it.
Smart Shopping Tips
Before you head out, keep these tips in mind:
- Make a shopping list before you go.
- Know your state's qualifying item limits.
- Compare prices online before visiting the store.
- Add your Chambers debit card to your Digital Wallet before checkout.
- Turn on Card Controls transaction alerts.
- Use Savings Cents to grow your savings with every purchase.
- Shop early for the best selection.
Ready to Save?
Tax-Free Weekend is the perfect opportunity to stretch your budget while getting everything your family needs for the new school year.
And with Chambers Bank's Digital Wallet, Card Controls and Savings Cents, you'll enjoy a shopping experience that's fast, secure and rewarding.
Happy shopping!