When Does School End in America? 2026-2027 Last Day of School by State
The American school year ends in late May or early June for most districts — but the exact last day moves by state, district, and even winter weather. Southern states usually finish first in May; Northern districts with snow-makeup days can run into late June.
Below are the typical last-day-of-school windows for 2027 and 2028 across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The day after the last day is the first day of summer break.
Last updated: · Next review: June 2027
Dates vary by district. Use the statewide windows below for planning, then confirm with your local school district calendar before booking travel.
Last day of school by state
Statewide finish windows. Makeup days for winter weather can shift Northern districts later — confirm the final date with your district in spring.
| State | Last day 2027 | Last day 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | May 21 - 22, 2027 | May 21 - 22, 2028 |
| Alaska | May 21 - 22, 2027 | May 21 - 22, 2028 |
| Arizona | May 20 - 22, 2027 | May 20 - 22, 2028 |
| Arkansas | May 22 - 29, 2027 | May 22 - 29, 2028 |
| California | June 4 - 10, 2027 | June 4 - 10, 2028 |
| Colorado | May 21 - 28, 2027 | May 21 - 28, 2028 |
| Connecticut | June 12 - 19, 2027 | June 12 - 19, 2028 |
| Delaware | June 10 - 15, 2027 | June 10 - 15, 2028 |
| District of Columbia | June 18 - 22, 2027 | June 18 - 22, 2028 |
| Florida | May 22 - 28, 2027 | May 22 - 28, 2028 |
| Georgia | May 21 - 22, 2027 | May 21 - 22, 2028 |
| Hawaii | May 28, 2027 | May 28, 2028 |
| Idaho | May 21 - 28, 2027 | May 21 - 28, 2028 |
| Illinois | June 10 - 15, 2027 | June 10 - 15, 2028 |
| Indiana | May 21 - 22, 2027 | May 20 - 21, 2028 |
| Iowa | June 2 - 5, 2027 | June 1 - 4, 2028 |
| Kansas | May 20 - 22, 2027 | May 20 - 22, 2028 |
| Kentucky | May 20 - 27, 2027 | May 20 - 27, 2028 |
| Louisiana | May 20 - 22, 2027 | May 20 - 22, 2028 |
| Maine | June 12 - 19, 2027 | June 12 - 19, 2028 |
| Maryland | June 12 - 16, 2027 | June 12 - 16, 2028 |
| Massachusetts | June 16 - 23, 2027 | June 16 - 23, 2028 |
| Michigan | June 10 - 15, 2027 | June 10 - 15, 2028 |
| Minnesota | June 3 - 10, 2027 | June 3 - 10, 2028 |
| Mississippi | May 20 - 22, 2027 | May 20 - 22, 2028 |
| Missouri | May 21 - 28, 2027 | May 21 - 28, 2028 |
| Montana | June 5 - 10, 2027 | June 5 - 10, 2028 |
| Nebraska | May 20 - 22, 2027 | May 20 - 22, 2028 |
| Nevada | May 20 - 22, 2027 | May 20 - 22, 2028 |
| New Hampshire | June 15 - 22, 2027 | June 15 - 22, 2028 |
| New Jersey | June 18 - 24, 2027 | June 18 - 24, 2028 |
| New Mexico | May 20 - 22, 2027 | May 20 - 22, 2028 |
| New York | June 24 - 26, 2027 | June 24 - 26, 2028 |
| North Carolina | June 10 - 12, 2027 | June 10 - 12, 2028 |
| North Dakota | May 27 - June 3, 2027 | May 27 - June 3, 2028 |
| Ohio | May 27 - June 3, 2027 | May 27 - June 3, 2028 |
| Oklahoma | May 20 - 22, 2027 | May 20 - 22, 2028 |
| Oregon | June 12 - 18, 2027 | June 12 - 18, 2028 |
| Pennsylvania | June 5 - 12, 2027 | June 5 - 12, 2028 |
| Rhode Island | June 18 - 24, 2027 | June 18 - 24, 2028 |
| South Carolina | May 21 - 29, 2027 | May 21 - 29, 2028 |
| South Dakota | May 20 - 27, 2027 | May 20 - 27, 2028 |
| Tennessee | May 21 - 22, 2027 | May 21 - 22, 2028 |
| Texas | May 20 - 29, 2027 | May 20 - 29, 2028 |
| Utah | May 22 - 28, 2027 | May 22 - 28, 2028 |
| Vermont | June 12 - 19, 2027 | June 12 - 19, 2028 |
| Virginia | June 10 - 18, 2027 | June 10 - 18, 2028 |
| Washington | June 17 - 23, 2027 | June 17 - 23, 2028 |
| West Virginia | May 28 - June 4, 2027 | May 28 - June 4, 2028 |
| Wisconsin | June 5 - 12, 2027 | June 5 - 12, 2028 |
| Wyoming | May 20 - 28, 2027 | May 20 - 28, 2028 |
School end dates: quick answers
When does school end in America in 2027?
Most American schools finish the 2026-2027 year in late May or early June 2027. Southern districts often finish earliest in May, while some Northeastern districts run into late June.
When does school end in America in 2028?
Most schools finish the 2027-2028 year in late May or early June 2028. Check the table for your state's window — the last day directly sets when summer break begins.
What is the last day of school in the USA?
There is no single national last day. Each district sets its own finish between mid-May and late June based on its start date and required instructional days. The table shows statewide windows.
Do snow days change the last day of school?
Yes, in many Northern states built-in makeup days and winter weather can push the last day later into June. Districts usually confirm the final date in spring — check your local calendar before booking early-summer travel.
When does summer break start after school ends?
Summer break typically begins the day after the last day of school. See our summer break dates guide for the full state-by-state summer windows.
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