http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2017/08/04/in-some-states-sales-tax-holidays-lose-luster

Consumers in 16 states can take advantage of sales tax holidays this year—going on frenzied shopping sprees to buy items such as backpacks, computers and school clothes tax-free. But states confronting budget woes and a long list of spending priorities are questioning whether the hyped-up shopping events are worth the cost.