School year planning
Delaware School Calendar
Delaware schools typically start in just after Labor Day to mid-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?
just after Labor Day to mid-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 Delaware school year
Delaware is one of the few states where most districts traditionally start after Labor Day, though some districts have shifted to late August in recent years. The state requires 180 instructional days and the Delaware Department of Education publishes a model calendar that districts follow closely. Delaware has only 19 traditional school districts, among the fewest of any state, making it easier to track district-wide patterns. Spring break typically falls in April, consistent with other Mid-Atlantic states.
Largest school districts in Delaware
- Christina School District
- Red Clay Consolidated School District
- Brandywine School District
- Colonial School District
- Caesar Rodney School District
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When does school start in Delaware?
Delaware public schools typically start just after Labor Day or in mid-September, making it one of the later-starting states in the region. Some districts have moved toward a late-August start in recent years.
When is spring break in Delaware?
Spring break in Delaware public schools generally falls in mid-to-late April and lasts about one week, consistent with the Mid-Atlantic pattern of April breaks.
When does the school year end in Delaware?
Most Delaware school districts conclude the academic year in mid-to-late June. The Department of Education publishes a model calendar that most districts follow closely.
How long is winter break in Delaware schools?
Winter break in Delaware is typically about two weeks, spanning from just before Christmas through New Year's Day, with students returning in early January.
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