School year planning
Connecticut School Calendar
Connecticut schools typically start in late August to early September and wrap up mid-to-late June.
Districts set their own calendars, so use the dates below as a guide and confirm with your local school system.
When does school start?
late August to early September
When does school end?
mid-to-late June
Winter break
roughly two weeks from just before Christmas through New Year's Day
Spring break
one week in mid-to-late April
About the Connecticut school year
Connecticut requires a minimum of 900 instructional hours per year for grades 1–12, and local boards set specific calendar dates. Start dates range from late August to the first week of September depending on the district. Spring break in Connecticut typically falls in April rather than March, which is later than in many other states. New England winters mean weather closures for snow are common, often extending the school year into late June in some districts. Connecticut operates 166 local and regional school districts.
Largest school districts in Connecticut
- Bridgeport Public Schools
- New Haven Public Schools
- Hartford Public Schools
- Waterbury School District
- Stamford Public Schools
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When does school start in Connecticut?
Connecticut public schools typically begin between late August and the first week of September. Exact start dates are set by each local district's school board.
When is spring break in Connecticut?
Spring break in Connecticut public schools generally falls in mid-to-late April and lasts about one week. This is somewhat later than the March breaks common in southern and western states.
When does the school year end in Connecticut?
Most Connecticut school districts finish in mid-to-late June. The exact end date can vary based on snow days used during the winter, as makeup days are required by state law.
How long is winter break in Connecticut schools?
Winter break in Connecticut public schools is typically about two weeks, running from just before Christmas through New Year's Day, with students returning in early January.
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