Backpack on sale at Walmart include, across the top from the left, Lego multicolored bricks backpack with front and side hydration pockets, $24.99; Vera Bradley women’s campus backpack, $86.25; Harry Potter Hogwarts Gryffindor backpack, $21.99; and Disney Jack Skellington Nightmare Before Christmas backpack, $19.99. At the bottom is the DC Comics Wonder Woman backpack with a detachable lunch box and pencil case, $24.99. (Walmart)

It’s hard to believe it is already August and summer is nearing an end. (Don’t we say that every year?)

That means it soon will be time to go back to school for the kiddos.

If your student needs a new backpack, these retailers have them on sale.

Walmart also offers a wide range of styles and brands including JanSport, Vera Bradley, Disney, Reebok, and Nike.

Backpacks on sale at Kohl's include, top left, Vans Alumni Pack 4 backpack, $41.25; top right, unicorn backpack with a lunch bag, $27.99; bottom right, Pokémon five-piece backpack set, $27.99; and bottom left, Minecraft five-piece backpack set, $27.99. (Kohl's)

Kohl’s carries JanSport, Under Armour, Van, Nike and Adidas along with backpacks for kids and character backpacks. Shoppers can get an extra 15% off of some backpacks at checkout using the code SUNNY15.

Backpacks on sale at Kohl's include, top left, Under Armour Hustle backpack, $41.25; top right, Nike Hayward 2.0 backpack, $44; bottom right, JanSport Cross Town backpack in cotton candy clouds, $35.25; and bottom left, JanSport’s Big Student backpack, $48. (Kohl's)

Backpacks on sale at JCPenney include, top left, Adidas Classic 3S4 backpack, $32.99; top right, Adidas Prime 6 backpack, $47.99; bottom right, High Sierra Swoop SG backpack, $32.99; and bottom left, Fuel Active 2.0 backpack, $17.99. (JCPenney)

In addition to regular sale prices, JCPenney has a special back-to-school sale for 25% off using the code SHOP4BTS.

JCPenney carries various brands of backpacks and messenger bags including Adidas, Champion, JanSport, Hurley, High Sierra and Puma.

Backpacks on sale at JCPenney include, from left, Jansport Union Pack backpack, $33.74; center, Adidas Excel 6 backpack, $40.99; and right, Jansport Big Student backpack, $35.99. (JCPenney)

Backpacks on sale at Macy's include, top left, Signify backpack from Fortnite, $21.99; Top right, Kids princess six-piece backpack set, $19.99; middle left, Kids Grogu six-piece backpack set, $19.99; middle right, “Frozen” six-piece backpack set, $19.99; bottom left, Amplify backpack from Fortnite, $21.99; and bottom right, Tie Dye quilted backpack with a rainbow chain, $19.99. (MACY’S)

All of these backpacks from Macy’s are on sale for $19.99 each. Top, Big boys tie-dye backpack with headphones and lunch box; bottom from left, Kids Roblox all-over-print backpack; Kids Minecraft six-piece backpack set; Kids Spider-Man six-piece backpack set; and Kids Paw Patrol six-piece backpack set. (MACY’S)

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