US School Holidays in Arizona for 2025-26, 2026-27 & 2027-28
View the verified Arizona school holiday dates for 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 across all districts. You'll find term dates, school holidays and major breaks for Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler and other districts across Arizona.
These dates are based on official school district calendars. Use these most important dates to plan around.
Arizona School Holidays 2025-2026
The main school holiday breaks observed across Arizona in 2025-26 : winter break December 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026, spring break March 9 - 13, 2026, and summer break May 23, 2026 - July 29, 2026
| Holiday Event | Date & District Info |
|---|---|
| First Day of School Public | July 31 - August 6, 2025 Early starts are common in Phoenix and Mesa areas |
| Labor Day Public | September 1, 2025 No school |
| Fall Break District-Specific | October 6 - 10, 2025 Many large AZ districts (Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler) observe a 1-week fall break |
| Veterans Day Public | November 11, 2025 Public holiday |
| Thanksgiving Break Public | November 26 - 28, 2025 Holiday break |
| Winter Break Public | December 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026 Christmas and New Year observance |
| MLK Jr. Day Public | January 19, 2026 Civil Rights Day observance |
| Rodeo Days State-Specific | February 19 - 20, 2026 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson area schools only) |
| Presidents Day Public | February 16, 2026 Observed statewide |
| Spring Break Public | March 9 - 13, 2026 Most common window for AZ districts |
| Spring Holiday District-Specific | April 3, 2026 Commonly observed in some districts (Good Friday) |
| Memorial Day Public | May 25, 2026 Summer break usually starts before this date |
| Last Day of School Public | May 20 - 22, 2026 End of the school year |
| Summer Break Public | May 23, 2026 - July 29, 2026 Holiday break |
Arizona School Holidays 2026-2027
The main school holiday breaks observed across Arizona in 2026-27 : winter break December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027, spring break March 16 - 20, 2027, and summer break May 23, 2027 - July 28, 2027
| Holiday Event | Date & District Info |
|---|---|
| First Day of School (2026-27) Public | July 30 - August 5, 2026 Early August start standard |
| Labor Day Public | September 7, 2026 Observed statewide |
| Fall Break District-Specific | October 5 - 9, 2026 One-week break common in metro districts |
| Veterans Day Public | November 11, 2026 Public holiday |
| Thanksgiving Break Public | November 25 - 27, 2026 Holiday break |
| Winter Break Public | December 21, 2026 - January 4, 2027 Winter break for Christmas and New Year |
| MLK Jr. Day Public | January 19, 2027 Civil Rights Day observance |
| Presidents Day Public | February 16, 2027 Observed statewide |
| Rodeo Days State-Specific | February 19 - 20, 2027 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson area schools only) |
| Spring Break Public | March 16 - 20, 2027 Mid-March window for major AZ districts |
| Spring Holiday District-Specific | April 3, 2027 Commonly observed in some districts (Good Friday) |
| Last Day of School Public | May 20 - 22, 2027 End of the school year |
| Memorial Day Public | May 25, 2027 Summer break usually starts before this date |
| Summer Break Public | May 23, 2027 - July 28, 2027 Holiday break |
Arizona School Holidays 2027-2028
The main school holiday breaks observed across Arizona in 2027-28 : winter break December 20, 2027 - December 31, 2027, spring break March 15 - 19, 2028, and summer break(varies by district)
| Holiday Event | Date & District Info |
|---|---|
| First Day of School (2027-28) Public | July 29 - August 4, 2027 Early August start standard |
| Labor Day Public | September 6, 2027 Observed statewide |
| Fall Break District-Specific | October 4 - 8, 2027 One-week break common in metro districts |
| Veterans Day Public | November 11, 2027 Public holiday |
| Thanksgiving Break Public | November 24 - 26, 2027 Holiday break |
| Winter Break Public | December 20, 2027 - December 31, 2027 Winter break for Christmas and New Year |
| MLK Jr. Day Public | January 18, 2028 Civil Rights Day observance |
| Presidents Day Public | February 15, 2028 Observed statewide |
| Rodeo Days State-Specific | February 25 - 26, 2028 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson area schools only) |
| Spring Break Public | March 15 - 19, 2028 Mid-March window for major AZ districts |
| Last Day of School Public | May 20 - 22, 2028 End of the school year |
| Memorial Day Public | May 31, 2028 Summer break usually starts before this date |
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Arizona districts, particularly in the Phoenix and Mesa areas, are scheduled to begin the 2026-2027 year between July 20 and August 3, 2026.
Many Arizona public schools utilize a modified calendar with a two-week Fall Break. For 2027, this is projected to occur from October 4 to October 15, 2027.
For the 2027-2028 academic year, Spring Break for Phoenix Union and surrounding districts is anticipated to take place March 13–17, 2028.
Yes, all Arizona public schools are closed in observance of Veterans Day. In 2026, the holiday falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.