School Start
Early August to Labor Day
Start dates vary by district and state policy. Southern districts often begin earlier.
Free school year calendars for all 50 states. First day of school, holidays, spring break, and last day, all in one place.
Planning tools
Compare school holidays, spring break, official source links, and state-by-state planning dates before checking your local district calendar.
School Start
Start dates vary by district and state policy. Southern districts often begin earlier.
Instruction Time
Some states use annual instructional hours instead of fixed day counts.
School End
End dates shift by region, with northeastern districts often ending later.
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School year 2026-2027 calendars for every US state
Most US schools start between early August and the day after Labor Day (September 7, 2026). The exact date depends on your state and district.
Most states require 180 instructional days per year. Some states measure by hours instead of days, typically 900–1,080 hours annually.
Most schools end between late May and late June 2027. Southern states tend to end earlier, while northeastern states often go into late June.
Most US schools start between early August and Labor Day. Southern states tend to start earlier, while many northeastern districts start after Labor Day.
Most schools end between late May and late June 2027. Southern states often finish earlier than northeastern and midwestern states.
Most states require around 180 instructional days, while some states use annual instructional hours instead.
Spring break varies by district, but most schools schedule it in March or April 2027.