Simple ScheduleIndiana School Calendars 2026-2027
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Indiana school districts, plus first and last days.
It's the weekend: no school in Indiana today.
Fall break
Mon – Fri
Oct 12–16
2026 · most common dates
Thanksgiving break
Wed – Fri
Nov 25–27
2026 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Fri
Dec 21 – Jan 1
2026 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Mar 22–26
2027 · most common dates
Holidays and Indiana schools
Each 2026-2027 holiday on a school day, and the share of Indiana districts we track with no school that day.
| Holiday | Date | Type | No school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 | Federal holiday | 39% |
| General Election Day | Tue, Nov 3 | State holiday | 11% |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 0% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Lincoln's Birthday (observed) | Fri, Nov 27 | State holiday | 96% |
| Washington's Birthday (observed) | Thu, Dec 24 | State holiday | 96% |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18 | Federal holiday | 89% |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Mon, Feb 15 | Federal holiday | 79% |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 | State holiday | 46% |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31 | Federal holiday | 80% |
| Juneteenth (observed) | Fri, Jun 18 | Federal holiday | 50% |
Indiana school district calendars
Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2026-2027.
| District | First day | Last day | Thanksgiving | Winter break | Spring break | No-school days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Community School Corporation | Aug 24 | Jun 11 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 2 | 23 |
| Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation | Aug 5 | May 19 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 15–19 | 28 |
| Clay Community Schools | Aug 5 | May 20 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 22–26 | 32 |
| Crown Point Community School Corporation | Aug 12 | May 28 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 29 – Apr 2 | 27 |
| Duneland School Corporation | Aug 12 | May 26 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 24–26 | 23 |
| Elkhart Community Schools | Aug 13 | May 27 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Apr 5–9 | 25 |
| Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | — | May 28 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 22–26 | 31 |
| Fort Wayne Community Schools | Aug 12 | — | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | 28 |
| Gary Community School Corporation | Aug 6 | May 28 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Mar 12–15 | 27 |
| Goshen Community Schools | — | May 21 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 15–19 | 25 |
| Greater Clark County Schools | Jul 30 | May 19 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 22–26 | 28 |
| Huntington County Community Schools | Aug 5 | May 19 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 2 | 24 |
| Lafayette School Corporation | — | May 21 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 22–26 | 26 |
| Michigan City Area Schools | Aug 12 | May 26 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Apr 5–9 | 26 |
| Monroe County Community Sch Corp | Aug 5 | May 20 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 15–19 | 26 |
| MSD of Pike Township | Aug 6 | May 26 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 2 | 30 |
| MSD Washington Township | Aug 6 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 29 – Apr 2 | 29 |
| Msd Wayne Township | — | Jun 2 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 9 | 41 |
| Muncie Community Schools | Aug 12 | May 28 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 22–26 | 28 |
| Noblesville Schools | Jul 30 | May 28 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 29 – Apr 9 | 36 |
| Northwest Allen County Schools | Sep 5 | May 21 | — | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | 26 |
| Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation | Aug 19 | — | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Apr 5–9 | 25 |
| Portage Township Schools | Aug 12 | May 27 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 22–26 | 27 |
| South Bend Community School Corp | Aug 19 | Jun 4 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Apr 5–9 | 27 |
| Tippecanoe School Corp | — | May 25 | Nov 25–27 | — | Mar 22–26 | 21 |
| Valparaiso Community Schools | Aug 12 | May 26 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Mar 22–26 | 24 |
| Warrick County School Corporation | Aug 5 | May 25 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 22–26 | 26 |
| Warsaw Community Schools | Aug 7 | May 21 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Apr 5–9 | 26 |
Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.
Indiana school calendar questions
When is fall break 2026 in Indiana?
Most often Oct 12–16, 2026: about 21% of the Indiana districts with a fall break take it then, and students are back Mon, Oct 19. Other common dates are Oct 5–9 and Oct 9–16. For example: Fort Wayne Community Schools, Oct 16–19; Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, Oct 12–16; South Bend Community School Corp, Oct 22–26.
When is Thanksgiving break 2026 in Indiana?
Most often Nov 25–27, 2026: about 78% of the Indiana districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 30. Other common dates are Nov 23–27. For example: Fort Wayne Community Schools, Nov 25–27; Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, Nov 25–27; South Bend Community School Corp, Nov 25–27.
When is winter break 2026 in Indiana?
Most often Dec 21 – Jan 1: about 59% of the Indiana districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 4. Other common dates are Dec 21 – Jan 4 and Dec 18 – Jan 1. For example: Fort Wayne Community Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 1; Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, Dec 21 – Jan 4; South Bend Community School Corp, Dec 21 – Jan 1.
When is spring break 2027 in Indiana?
Most often Mar 22–26, 2027: about 32% of the Indiana districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Mar 29. Other common dates are Mar 29 – Apr 2 and Apr 5–9. For example: Fort Wayne Community Schools, Mar 29 – Apr 5; Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, Mar 22–26; South Bend Community School Corp, Apr 5–9.
Do Indiana schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most don't: only about 22% of the Indiana districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Wed to Fri, Nov 25–27.
How long is winter break in Indiana?
Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 21 – Jan 1, and most Indiana students go back Mon, Jan 4.
When does school start in Indiana?
Most often Aug 12, 2026 (about 30% of the Indiana districts we track). Greater Clark County Schools and Noblesville Schools start earliest, on Jul 30; Northwest Allen County Schools starts latest, on Sep 5.
When is the last day of school in Indiana?
Most often May 28, 2027 (about 19% of the Indiana districts we track). Greater Clark County Schools and Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation finish earliest, on May 19; Avon Community School Corporation finishes latest, on Jun 11.
Is there school on Good Friday in Indiana?
In most districts, yes: only about 46% of the Indiana districts we track have no school on Good Friday (Fri, Mar 26).
Is there school on Juneteenth (observed) in Indiana?
In most districts, no: about 50% of the Indiana districts we track have no school on Juneteenth (observed) (Fri, Jun 18). The rest are in session.
How many days off do Indiana schools have?
About 27 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's about the same as the 28 we see across all districts we track.
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