The Free Sales tax holiday is this weekend in Missouri and Arkansas. Shoppers will have an opportunity to purchase certain school supplies and clothing free of state and local taxes. In Arkansas the holiday starts at 12:01 Saturday morning and ends at 11:59 Sunday night. In Missouri the holiday started at 12:01 this morning until 11:59 Sunday night. In Missouri several towns and counties have opted out of participating in the holiday including several local. Counties including , Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas and Wright have opted out. Towns including, West Plains, Thayer, Alton, Cabool, Doniphan, Houston, Koshkonong, Mountain Grove and Willow Springs have all opted out.