Thanksgiving Break 2026: dates by school district

For most US school districts we track (307 of 550): Thanksgiving break 2026 is Nov 23-27, 2026. Across all districts it runs from November 20, 2026 to November 30, 2026; the busiest week starts November 23, 2026 (549 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 November 16, 2026 (1 district)

  • New Caney ISD TX: Nov 20-27, 2026, back Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (10 days off in a row)

Week of November 23, 2026 (549 districts)

Frequently asked questions

When is Thanksgiving break 2026?

For most US school districts we track (307 of 550): Thanksgiving break 2026 is Nov 23-27, 2026. Across all districts it runs from November 20, 2026 to November 30, 2026; the busiest week starts November 23, 2026 (549 districts).

Is Thanksgiving break the same week for every school district?

No. The 550 districts we track spread Thanksgiving break over 2 weeks; the busiest week (week of November 23, 2026) has 549. Check your own district below.

How long is Thanksgiving break 2026?

Most districts give 5 school days off; 308 of 550 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.

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