School year planning
Maine School Calendar
Maine 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 one to two weeks from around December 24 through early January
Spring break
one week in late March
About the Maine school year
Maine does not mandate a statewide school calendar, and its approximately 290 school administrative districts set schedules independently. Many districts in Maine start after Labor Day, which is later than most states, and correspondingly finish in mid-to-late June. Portland Public Schools, the largest city district, typically starts in late August. Some rural districts add a week-long winter break in February (Presidents' Week) in addition to the December holiday break. Maine requires 175 student days.
Largest school districts in Maine
- Portland Public Schools
- Lewiston Public Schools
- Bangor School Department
- Auburn School Department
- South Portland School Department
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When does school start in Maine?
Maine public schools typically begin in late August or early September. Many districts start after Labor Day, which is later than most US states. Portland Public Schools usually opens in late August, while many rural districts start in early September.
When is spring break in Maine?
Spring break in Maine generally falls in the last week of March and lasts about one week. Some districts schedule it slightly earlier or later, and a few also observe a winter/February break during Presidents' Week.
When does the school year end in Maine?
Because many Maine districts start after Labor Day, the school year typically extends into mid-to-late June. Maine requires 175 student days, and most schools finish between mid-June and late June.
How long is winter break in Maine schools?
Winter break in Maine schools typically runs from around December 24 through early January, lasting about one to two weeks. Some districts also observe a February break during Presidents' Week as a separate mid-winter recess.
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