Each state page lists the main school holiday breaks for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years: the first and last day of school, Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break and summer break. State dates are planning windows showing when most schools in the state take each break; where we carry a district's own calendar, the state page links to it. Because exact dates vary by district, always confirm with your local school district before booking travel.

Start with the most searched states or pick any state in the directory above. School calendars in large states such as California, Texas and Florida vary the most, so check fall break, Rodeo Break, Mardi Gras and other state-specific observances listed on each page.

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Wondering how much these calendars really vary? We analysed the district calendars we have collected against NCES enrollment figures: how much do U.S. school calendars actually differ? We also compared the school calendar laws of all 50 states.

Large districts often set their own dates, so a district calendar can differ from the statewide window listed on its state page. Los Angeles Unified, Houston ISD and NYC Public Schools are good examples of districts that do not match their state.

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