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US School Holidays 2026-2027

Compare winter break, spring break, Thanksgiving recess, first day of school, and last day of school across the United States in one parent-friendly guide.

Winter Break

Late Dec 2026 – Early Jan 2027

Most districts schedule winter break around Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Spring Break

March – April 2027

Spring break timing varies widely by district, especially in large states.

Thanksgiving Recess

Nov. 26-27, 2026

Many schools close for Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday.

What this school holiday guide covers

The 2026-2027 school year does not follow one national calendar. Each state sets broad instructional requirements, while local school districts publish their own final calendars. This page gives families a quick way to compare common holiday windows before checking district-specific dates.

Use the table below to scan winter break, spring break, Thanksgiving recess, first day of school, and last day of school by state. Each state name links to a full calendar page with more holiday details and source information.

Important note for travel planning

School holidays can vary by district, weather make-up days, board approvals, and local observances. Always confirm final dates with your school district before booking travel, camps, or childcare.

Popular state holiday calendars

Start with high-demand states, then compare all 50 states below.

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School holidays by state, 2026-2027

Dates below are state-level planning references. District calendars may differ.

StateFirst dayThanksgivingWinter breakSpring breakLast daySource
ArizonaJul 27, 2026Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027May 21, 2027Official
CaliforniaAug 12, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 10, 2027Official
FloridaAug 10, 2026Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027May 28, 2027Official
GeorgiaAug 3, 2026Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027May 21, 2027Official
IllinoisAug 24, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 4, 2027Official
New YorkSep 10, 2026Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Apr 1, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027Jun 25, 2027Official
North CarolinaAug 25, 2026Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027Jun 11, 2027Official
OhioAug 20, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
PennsylvaniaAug 24, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027Jun 9, 2027Official
TexasAug 12, 2026Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027May 27, 2027Official
AlabamaAug 10, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official
ColoradoAug 17, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
ConnecticutAug 31, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 18, 2027Official
IndianaAug 10, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
IowaAug 24, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
KentuckyAug 12, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
LouisianaAug 10, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official
MarylandAug 11, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
MichiganSep 2, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 11, 2027Official
MinnesotaSep 8, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 11, 2027Official
MissouriAug 24, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
New JerseySep 2, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 18, 2027Official
OklahomaAug 19, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official
OregonSep 2, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 18, 2027Official
South CarolinaAug 11, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
TennesseeAug 11, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official
UtahAug 18, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
VirginiaAug 12, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 11, 2027Official
WashingtonSep 2, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 18, 2027Official
Washington DCAug 24, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 18, 2027Official
WisconsinSep 1, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 11, 2027Official
AlaskaAug 17, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official
ArkansasAug 17, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official
DelawareSep 2, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 18, 2027Official
HawaiiAug 3, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
IdahoAug 24, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
KansasAug 17, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official
MaineSep 2, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 18, 2027Official
MississippiAug 3, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official
MontanaSep 2, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
NebraskaAug 17, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official
NevadaAug 10, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
New HampshireSep 2, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 18, 2027Official
New MexicoAug 10, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official
North DakotaAug 24, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official
Rhode IslandSep 2, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 18, 2027Official
South DakotaAug 24, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official
VermontSep 2, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027Jun 18, 2027Official
West VirginiaAug 24, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 28, 2027Official
WyomingAug 24, 2026Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027May 21, 2027Official

Why holidays differ by district

  • 01States set instructional day or hour requirements, but districts choose many local calendar dates.
  • 02Large districts may observe additional local holidays, professional development days, or election days.
  • 03Snow days, hurricanes, emergency closures, and make-up days can shift the final day of school.

Best next steps for parents

  • βœ“Open your state page and review the full holiday list and source link.
  • βœ“Confirm final dates on your school district website before making commitments.
  • βœ“Check back after official district calendars are updated for the 2026-2027 year.

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First Day of School 2026 by State β†’

School holidays FAQ

When are US school holidays for 2026-2027?

US school holidays for 2026-2027 vary by state and local school district. Most schools observe Labor Day, Thanksgiving recess, winter break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, spring break, and Memorial Day, but exact dates depend on district calendars.

When is winter break for the 2026-2027 school year?

Winter break usually runs from late December 2026 into early January 2027. Many districts schedule the break around Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, but the start and end dates vary locally.

When is spring break 2027?

Spring break 2027 is usually scheduled in March or April. Southern states and large urban districts often choose different weeks than northeastern or midwestern districts, so families should confirm with their local school district.

Are these school holiday dates official?

This guide summarizes state-level school calendar patterns and links to official sources where available. District calendars can differ, so always verify final dates with your school district before booking travel or childcare.