School year planning
Idaho School Calendar
Idaho schools typically start in late August and wrap up late May to early 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
When does school end?
late May to early June
Winter break
roughly December 23 through January 2, with students returning the first week of January
Spring break
one week in mid-to-late March
About the Idaho school year
Idaho does not set a statewide school start date, so each of the state's roughly 115 districts sets its own calendar independently. Most districts open in the last week of August. Larger urban districts like West Ada and Boise tend to start slightly earlier than rural districts. Some districts also observe a fall break in October.
Largest school districts in Idaho
- West Ada School District
- Boise School District
- Nampa School District
- Idaho Falls School District 91
- Coeur d'Alene School District
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When does school start in Idaho?
Most Idaho public schools begin in the last week of August, though the exact date varies by district since Idaho does not mandate a statewide start date. Some districts start as early as mid-August while rural districts may open after Labor Day.
When is spring break in Idaho?
Spring break in Idaho typically falls in mid-to-late March and lasts about one week. The specific dates vary by district, with some districts taking spring break in early April instead.
When does the school year end in Idaho?
Idaho public schools generally wrap up in late May to early June, depending on the district's calendar and any weather makeup days used during the year.
How long is winter break in Idaho schools?
Winter break in most Idaho districts runs approximately 10 to 12 days, typically from around December 23 through January 2, with students returning the first week of January.
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