U.S. School Holiday Guides: Start Dates, Breaks & Planning
Beyond the state-by-state calendars, these guides answer the most searched U.S. school holiday questions: when school starts and ends, and exactly when each break falls. Every guide includes verified date tables for the current and next school years.
Looking for one state's full calendar instead? Browse the U.S. state directory.
When Does School Start in America?First-day-of-school dates for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 across all 50 states, plus the earliest starters.When Does School End in America?Last-day-of-school dates for 2027 and 2028 by state, and how the finish sets summer break.US Summer Break 2027 DatesSummer break 2027 windows by state, longest and shortest summers, and the first day back.US Spring Break 2027 & 2028 DatesK-12 spring break weeks by state, Easter overlap, and college vs K-12 differences.US Winter Break 2026 & 2027 DatesChristmas and New Year school breaks by state, plus travel booking tips.US Thanksgiving Break 2026 & 2027 DatesFull-week Thanksgiving windows by state and holiday travel advice.Easter School Holidays USAGood Friday and Easter observances by state and how Easter overlaps spring break.Back to School USA GuideKey return dates and a family planning checklist for the new school year.