United States School Holidays 2026

US school holidays in 2026 vary by state and district. The 250th anniversary of independence makes the 4 July 2026 period historically significant — many school districts may plan educational programming around the semiquincentennial.

Summer holidays: 10–13 weeks, running from late May or June to August or early September. Independence Day (4 July Saturday / observed Friday 3 July) falls within the summer break for most schools.

Thanksgiving break: Most schools close around Thanksgiving (26 November) — typically Wednesday through Friday or the full week.

Winter break: Usually two weeks from approximately 19–21 December 2026 to 3–5 January 2027.

Spring break: One week in March or April, varying by district.

Presidents' Day (16 February): Most schools close — a popular three-day weekend for winter travel.