School year planning
Rhode Island School Calendar
Rhode Island schools typically start in the week after Labor Day (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?
the week after Labor Day (early September)
When does school end?
mid-to-late June
Winter break
roughly the last two weeks of December into the first few days of January
Spring break
one week in mid-to-late April
About the Rhode Island school year
Rhode Island is one of the smaller states and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) publishes a recommended statewide school calendar each year that most districts follow closely. Schools typically begin just after Labor Day in early September. Spring break in Rhode Island tends to fall later than in many other states — often in mid-to-late April — rather than around Easter. Providence Public Schools, the largest district, generally adheres to the RIDE recommended calendar. The state requires 180 days of instruction.
Largest school districts in Rhode Island
- Providence Public Schools
- Cranston Public Schools
- Warwick School Department
- Woonsocket School Department
- Pawtucket School Department
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When does school start in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island public schools typically begin the week after Labor Day, in early September. RIDE publishes a recommended statewide calendar that most districts follow, resulting in fairly consistent start dates across the state.
When is spring break in Rhode Island?
Spring break in Rhode Island public schools typically falls in mid-to-late April — often later than in neighboring states. The exact week is set by RIDE's recommended calendar and may vary slightly by district.
When does the school year end in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island public schools generally conclude in mid-to-late June, after completing 180 instructional days. The exact last day depends on make-up days used for weather closures.
How long is winter break in Rhode Island schools?
Winter break in Rhode Island public schools is typically about two weeks, running from roughly the last week of December through the first few days of January.
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