Public and private schools in the US have the same school holidays. The academic year in the United States (K-12) typically has 180 school days, whereas, universities have shorter years. Some districts approve a number of expected snow days. If the actual number of cancelled days is greater than the scheduled ones, the start of summer vacation may be adjusted to keep the length of the school year the same.
The school holidays in the United States mentioned below are subject to change. For more information, contact the school or respective education institution. For more up-to-date information, please check with the school or education institution.
Alaska School Holidays
| Dates | School Holidays |
|---|---|
| Aug 15 | First Day of School |
| Nov 23 – 24 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 25- Jan 9 | Christmas Break |
| Mar 18 – 22 | Spring Break |
| May 23 | Last Day of School |
| May 24 – Aug 14 | Summer Break |
| Dates | School Holidays |
|---|---|
| Aug 14 | First Day of School |
| Nov 20 – 24 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 21 – Jan 8 | Christmas Break |
| Mar 11 – 15 | Spring Break |
| May 23 | Last Day of School |
| May 24 | Summer Break |
California School Holidays
| Dates | School Holidays |
|---|---|
| Aug 31 | First Day of School |
| Nov 20 – 24 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 25 – Jan 5 | Christmas Break |
| Mar 25 – 29 | Spring Break |
| Jun 13 | Last Day of School |
| Jun 14 | Summer Break |
| Dates | School Holidays |
|---|---|
| Aug 30 | First Day of School |
| Nov 22 – 24 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 22 – Jan 1 | Christmas Break |
| Mar 25 – 29 | Spring Break |
| Jun 6 | Last Day of School |
| Jun 7 | Summer Break |
All public and private schools in the United States observe all federal and state holidays including the following cultural and religious holidays:
Thanksgiving Holiday
This is usually celebrated during the Fourth Thursday of November. The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday is also a holiday.
Christmas break
Christmas Eve is a holiday in most schools. Thus, there will be no classes. This break lasts usually until January (New Year’s Day). Christmas is celebrated with friends and families gathering and giving gifts. Christmas is a festive season which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.
Fall break
This is not taken in all parts of the country. Fall break is usually a week or two in September or October.
Winter break
Winter break is usually a week in February or March including President’s Day.
Spring break
Spring break falls a week in March or April which includes Easter holidays.
Summer break
Summer break is from 10–11 weeks (May to August/June to Mid-August). Summer break depends on the region and state.
Religious holidays
Other religious holidays are also observed in some schools such as Good Friday, Jewish holidays, and Islamic holidays
Independence Day
Independence Day is celebrated annually on July 4 and is considered a national holiday. It was on July 4, 1776 that the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England
Labor Day
Labor Day is celebrated on September 3 which commemorates the achievements of the American Labor Movement.
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