Fall Break 2026: dates by school district

The most common dates (31 of 165 districts we track): fall break 2026 is Oct 12-16, 2026. Across all districts it runs from September 21, 2026 to November 27, 2026; the busiest week starts October 12, 2026 (68 districts).

Find your district below: every date is read from the district’s own calendar and linked to it on the district page.

Week of September 21, 2026 (7 districts)

Week of September 28, 2026 (10 districts)

Week of October 5, 2026 (61 districts)

Week of October 12, 2026 (68 districts)

Week of October 19, 2026 (11 districts)

Week of October 26, 2026 (3 districts)

Week of November 2, 2026 (4 districts)

Week of November 23, 2026 (1 district)

Frequently asked questions

When is fall break 2026?

The most common dates (31 of 165 districts we track): fall break 2026 is Oct 12-16, 2026. Across all districts it runs from September 21, 2026 to November 27, 2026; the busiest week starts October 12, 2026 (68 districts).

Is fall break the same week for every school district?

No. The 165 districts we track spread fall break over 8 weeks; the busiest week (week of October 12, 2026) has 68. Check your own district below.

How long is fall break 2026?

Most districts give 5 school days off; 89 of 165 take a full week or more. Weekends and teacher workdays next to the break make the time off longer; each district page shows the exact days in a row.

How we check every date →