Simple ScheduleNebraska School Calendars 2026-2027
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Nebraska school districts, plus first and last days.
It's the weekend: no school in Nebraska today.
Fall break
Not common
few districts take one
Thanksgiving break
Wed – Fri
Nov 25–27
2026 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Mon
Dec 21 – Jan 4
2026 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Mar 8–12
2027 · most common dates
Only in Nebraska
Nebraska holidays and days off that Nebraska schools take far more often than schools elsewhere.
Nebraska holiday
Arbor Day
Holidays and Nebraska schools
Each 2026-2027 holiday on a school day, and the share of Nebraska 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 | 14% |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 14% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27 | State holiday | 100% |
| 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 | 86% |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Mon, Feb 15 | Federal holiday | 57% |
| Arbor Day | Fri, Apr 30 | State holiday | 29% |
Nebraska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Public Schools | Aug 13 | May 27 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 23 – Jan 5 | Mar 17–19 | 25 |
| Elkhorn Public Schools | Aug 18 | May 27 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 23 – Jan 4 | Mar 12–19 | 23 |
| Grand Island Public Schools | Aug 13 | May 20 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 5 | Mar 8–12 | 35 |
| Lincoln Public Schools | Aug 12 | May 20 | Nov 25–30 | — | — | 27 |
| Millard Public Schools | Aug 12 | May 26 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 23 – Jan 5 | Mar 11–15 | 30 |
| Omaha Public Schools | Aug 20 | May 26 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 11–19 | 35 |
| Papillion La Vista Community Schools | Aug 12 | May 21 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 22–29 | 27 |
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.
Nebraska school calendar questions
When is Thanksgiving break 2026 in Nebraska?
Most often Nov 25–27, 2026: about 57% of the Nebraska districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 30. Other common dates are Nov 23–27. For example: Omaha Public Schools, Nov 23–27; Lincoln Public Schools, Nov 25–30; Millard Public Schools, Nov 25–27.
When is winter break 2026 in Nebraska?
Most often Dec 21 – Jan 4: about 33% of the Nebraska districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Tue, Jan 5. Other common dates are Dec 23 – Jan 5. For example: Omaha Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 4; Millard Public Schools, Dec 23 – Jan 5; Grand Island Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 5.
When is spring break 2027 in Nebraska?
Most often Mar 8–12, 2027: about 17% of the Nebraska districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Mar 15. For example: Omaha Public Schools, Mar 11–19; Millard Public Schools, Mar 11–15; Grand Island Public Schools, Mar 8–12.
Do Nebraska schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most don't: only about 29% of the Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 21 – Jan 4, and most Nebraska students go back Tue, Jan 5.
When does school start in Nebraska?
Most often Aug 12, 2026 (about 43% of the Nebraska districts we track). Lincoln Public Schools and Millard Public Schools start earliest, on Aug 12; Omaha Public Schools starts latest, on Aug 20.
When is the last day of school in Nebraska?
Most often May 20, 2027 (about 29% of the Nebraska districts we track). Lincoln Public Schools and Grand Island Public Schools finish earliest, on May 20; Bellevue Public Schools and Elkhorn Public Schools finish latest, on May 27.
Is there school on Arbor Day in Nebraska?
Usually not: Arbor Day (Fri, Apr 30) is a Nebraska holiday, and about 29% of the Nebraska districts we track have no school that day.
Is there school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) in Nebraska?
In most districts, no: about 57% of the Nebraska districts we track have no school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (Mon, Feb 15). The rest are in session.
How many days off do Nebraska schools have?
About 29 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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