Utah School Calendars 2027-2028

Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Utah school districts, plus first and last days.

Fall break
Thu – Fri
Oct 14–15
2027 · most common dates
Thanksgiving break
Wed – Fri
Nov 24–26
2027 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Fri
Dec 20–31
2027 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Mar 27–31
2028 · most common dates

Holidays and Utah schools

Each 2027-2028 holiday on a school day, and the share of Utah districts we track with no school that day.

HolidayDateTypeNo school
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6 Federal holiday 100%
Columbus Day Mon, Oct 11 Federal holiday 0%
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11 Federal holiday 0%
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25 Federal holiday 100%
Christmas Day (observed) Fri, Dec 24 Federal holiday 100%
New Year's Day (observed) Fri, Dec 31 Federal holiday 100%
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 17 Federal holiday 100%
Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) Mon, Feb 21 Federal holiday 63%
Memorial Day Mon, May 29 Federal holiday 100%

Utah school district calendars

Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2027-2028.

District First day Last day Thanksgiving Winter break Spring break No-school days
Alpine School District Aug 18 May 26 Nov 25–26 Dec 20–31 Apr 4–7 21
Emery County School District Aug 18 May 24 Nov 25–26 Dec 22–31 Apr 10–14 23
Granite School District Aug 16 May 25 Nov 24–29 Dec 23 – Jan 3 Apr 3–7 26
Iron County School District Aug 9 May 25 Nov 24–26 Dec 22–31 Mar 27–31 21
Jordan School District Aug 17 Jun 2 Nov 24–26 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Apr 10–14 33
Logan City School District Aug 18 May 31 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Apr 3–7 24
Salt Lake City School District Aug 17 May 25 Nov 24–30 Dec 20–31 Mar 27–31 26
Washington County School District Aug 12 May 24 Nov 24–29 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Mar 13–20 30

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.

Utah school calendar questions

When is fall break 2027 in Utah?
Most often Oct 14–15, 2027: about 43% of the Utah districts with a fall break take it then, and students are back Mon, Oct 18. For example: Alpine School District, Oct 14–15; Granite School District, Oct 21–25; Jordan School District, Oct 18–22.
When is Thanksgiving break 2027 in Utah?
Most often Nov 24–26, 2027: about 38% of the Utah districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 29. Other common dates are Nov 24–29 and Nov 25–26. For example: Alpine School District, Nov 25–26; Granite School District, Nov 24–29; Jordan School District, Nov 24–26.
When is winter break 2027 in Utah?
Most often Dec 20–31, 2027: about 38% of the Utah districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 3. Other common dates are Dec 20 – Jan 3 and Dec 22–31. For example: Alpine School District, Dec 20–31; Granite School District, Dec 23 – Jan 3; Jordan School District, Dec 20 – Jan 3.
When is spring break 2028 in Utah?
Most often Mar 27–31, 2028: about 25% of the Utah districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Apr 3. Other common dates are Apr 3–7 and Apr 10–14. For example: Alpine School District, Apr 4–7; Granite School District, Apr 3–7; Jordan School District, Apr 10–14.
Do Utah schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most don't: only about 13% of the Utah districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Wed to Fri, Nov 24–26.
How long is winter break in Utah?
Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 20–31, and most Utah students go back Mon, Jan 3.
When does school start in Utah?
Most often Aug 18, 2027 (about 38% of the Utah districts we track). Iron County School District starts earliest, on Aug 9; Alpine School District and Logan City School District start latest, on Aug 18.
When is the last day of school in Utah?
Most often May 25, 2028 (about 38% of the Utah districts we track). Washington County School District and Emery County School District finish earliest, on May 24; Jordan School District finishes latest, on Jun 2.
Is there school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) in Utah?
In most districts, no: about 63% of the Utah districts we track have no school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (Mon, Feb 21). The rest are in session.
How many days off do Utah schools have?
About 26 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's fewer than the 29 we see across all districts we track.

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