School year planning
Oklahoma School Calendar
Oklahoma schools typically start in mid-August (commonly the second or third week of August) and wrap up mid-to-late May.
Districts set their own calendars, so use the dates below as a guide and confirm with your local school system.
When does school start?
mid-August (commonly the second or third week of August)
When does school end?
mid-to-late May
Winter break
roughly the last two weeks of December into early January
Spring break
one week in mid-to-late March
About the Oklahoma school year
Oklahoma does not impose a statewide start date, giving local districts flexibility. Most districts begin in mid-August, with Oklahoma City and Tulsa — the two largest districts — typically starting in the second week of August. Many Oklahoma districts also observe a fall break of one to two days in October, in addition to the standard Thanksgiving break. Spring break typically falls in mid-to-late March. The state requires 180 days of instruction.
Largest school districts in Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City Public Schools
- Tulsa Public Schools
- Edmond Public Schools
- Moore Public Schools
- Broken Arrow Public Schools
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When does school start in Oklahoma?
Most Oklahoma public schools begin in mid-August, typically during the second or third week of the month. Oklahoma City and Tulsa schools often start around the second week of August.
When is spring break in Oklahoma?
Spring break in Oklahoma public schools typically falls during one week in mid-to-late March. The exact week varies by district and year.
When does the school year end in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma public schools generally conclude in mid-to-late May, after completing 180 instructional days. Some districts finish in late May if they started later or had weather make-up days.
How long is winter break in Oklahoma schools?
Winter break in Oklahoma public schools is generally about two weeks, running from roughly the last week of December through the first week of January.
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