School year planning
Utah School Calendar
Utah schools typically start in mid-August, generally the second or third week of the month 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?
mid-August, generally the second or third week of the month
When does school end?
late May to early June
Winter break
roughly two weeks covering the last week of December and the first few days of January
Spring break
one week in late March to early April, often coinciding with the week around Easter
About the Utah school year
Utah has no uniform statewide start date, but most of its 41 school districts open in mid-August. Spring break timing varies more than in many states — some districts take it in late March, others align with Easter in early April. The state's largest districts (Alpine, Davis, Granite, Jordan) together serve the majority of Utah students and their calendars often influence surrounding smaller districts. Utah requires 990 instructional hours per year rather than a fixed number of days.
Largest school districts in Utah
- Alpine School District
- Davis School District
- Granite School District
- Jordan School District
- Weber School District
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When does school start in Utah?
Most Utah public schools begin in mid-August, typically during the second or third week of the month. There is no statewide mandated start date, so individual districts set their own opening days.
When is spring break in Utah?
Spring break in Utah generally falls in late March or early April, with many districts scheduling it to coincide with or near the Easter holiday. The exact week varies by district.
When does the school year end in Utah?
Utah public schools typically close for summer in late May or early June, after meeting the state requirement of at least 990 instructional hours. The precise last day depends on the district's calendar and any makeup days.
How long is winter break in Utah schools?
Winter break in Utah typically lasts about two weeks, spanning the last week of December and the first few days of January, with most students returning in early January.
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