Arkansas has 154 school districts across 149 cities with calendar data for the 2025-26 school year. Districts average 175 instructional days per year.
Academic Calendar Overview
Arkansas school districts follow a 2025-26 academic calendar that spans from July 24, 2025 through June 26, 2026. With 154 districts across 149 cities and communities, Arkansas families have a wide range of schedules to navigate depending on where they live. Understanding when school starts, when breaks fall, and how many instructional days your child will have helps parents plan vacations, childcare, and family activities around the academic year. With an average of 175 instructional days required per year, Arkansas school districts must carefully balance state mandates with local scheduling needs, including teacher planning days, professional development, and weather makeup days.
When Does School Start?
The earliest Arkansas districts begin classes on July 24, 2025, while others do not start until January 13, 2026 — a spread of 173 days that reflects the diverse local priorities and climate conditions across the state. Districts that start earlier in the summer tend to align breaks with local events or agricultural cycles, while later-starting districts may preserve more of the traditional summer for families. This variation means a family moving from one Arkansas district to another could encounter a schedule shift of several weeks, making it important to verify your specific district's calendar each year. Across Arkansas, districts average 175 instructional days — a figure set by state education mandates but often exceeded by individual districts that build in additional learning time.
Break Schedules
For the 2025-26 academic year, the most common spring break window in Arkansas runs from March 23, 2026 through March 27, 2026, a schedule shared by 60 districts. Families planning spring travel should be aware that while this is the dominant pattern, not all Arkansas districts follow the same dates — some districts schedule spring break a week earlier or later based on local traditions or the academic calendar layout. Winter break — the longest scheduled recess of the school year — most commonly begins December 22, 2025 and runs through January 2, 2026 for 75 Arkansas districts. This multi-week window is a critical planning period for families booking holiday travel, managing childcare during the break, and coordinating with extended family schedules.
Data Sources & Accuracy
Major Arkansas communities including Jonesboro, Monticello, Little Rock, and Genoa are represented in our dataset, alongside hundreds of smaller districts across the state. All calendar data on this site is sourced directly from official Arkansas school district websites, PDF calendars, and district-published iCal feeds. The data is refreshed regularly to reflect mid-year amendments, snow day adjustments, and any changes announced by districts after the start of the school year. While we work to keep information current, parents should always verify critical dates — such as the first day of school, standardized testing windows, and graduation ceremonies — against their district's official website or the district office directly. Use the district links below to navigate to your specific school calendar page, where you can view the full schedule and download an iCal file for Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook.
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Showing districts with available 2025-26 calendar data. Data updates daily.
| District | First Day | Last Day | Spring Break | Winter Break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma School District | Aug 18 | May 27 | Mar 9 | Dec 22 |
| Arkadelphia School District | Aug 18 | May 20 | Mar 23 | Dec 18 |
| Armorel School District | Aug 12 | May 22 | Mar 24 | Dec 20 |
| Atkins Public Schools | Aug 20 | May 28 | Mar 24 | Dec 19 |
| Augusta School District | Aug 25 | May 29 | Mar 16 | Jan 1 |
| Bald Knob School District | Aug 13 | May 14 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 |
| Bauxite School District | Aug 12 | May 22 | Mar 20 | Dec 23 |
| Bay School District | Aug 13 | May 15 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 |
| Beebe School District | Aug 12 | May 21 | Mar 20 | Dec 22 |
| Benton School District | Aug 13 | May 21 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 |
| Bergman School District | Aug 25 | May 27 | Mar 16 | Dec 22 |
| Bismarck Public Schools | Aug 19 | May 21 | Mar 13 | Dec 24 |
| Blevins School District | Aug 18 | May 27 | Mar 9 | Dec 22 |
| Blytheville School District | Aug 19 | May 28 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 |
| Booneville School District | Aug 1 | May 23 | — | Dec 20 |
| Bradford School District | Aug 27 | May 27 | Mar 2 | Dec 24 |
| Bryant Public Schools | Aug 13 | May 21 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 |
| Cabot Public Schools | Aug 12 | May 27 | Mar 19 | Dec 21 |
| Carlisle School District | Aug 19 | Jun 3 | Apr 2 | Dec 24 |
| Cedar Ridge School District | Aug 25 | May 22 | Mar 16 | Dec 22 |
A5 districts
B12 districts
Russell
Bauxite School DistrictBauxite
Bay School DistrictBay
Beebe School DistrictBeebe
Benton School DistrictHaskell
Bergman School DistrictBergman
Bismarck Public SchoolsBismarck
Blevins School DistrictBlevins
Blytheville School DistrictBlytheville
Booneville School DistrictBooneville
Bradford School DistrictBradford
Bryant Public SchoolsAvilla
C17 districts
Ward
Carlisle School DistrictCarlisle
Cedar Ridge School DistrictNewark
Cedarville School DistrictCedarville
Centerpoint School DistrictAlpine
Charleston School DistrictCharleston
Clarendon School DistrictHolly Grove
Clarksville School DistrictClarksville
Cleveland County School DistrictKingsland
Clinton School DistrictDennard
Concord Public SchoolsDrasco
Conway Public SchoolsConway
Corning Public SchoolsKnobel
Cossatot River School DistrictWickes
Cotter School DistrictGassville
County Line School DistrictRatcliff
Crossett School DistrictWest Crossett
D10 districts
Belleville
Dardanelle Public SchoolsDardanelle
De Queen School DistrictLockesburg
Deer/Mount Judea School DistrictDeer
Dermott School DistrictDermott
Des Arc Public SchoolsDes Arc
DeWitt School DistrictGillett
Dover School DistrictDover
Drew Central School DistrictMonticello
Dumas School DistrictMitchellville
E5 districts
F7 districts
G9 districts
Genoa
Glen Rose School DistrictTraskwood
Gosnell School DistrictDell
Green Forest School DistrictGreen Forest
Greenbrier School DistrictGreenbrier
Greene County Technical School DistrictOak Grove Heights
Greenland Public SchoolsWest Fork
Greenwood School DistrictGreenwood
Guy-Perkins SchoolsGuy
H11 districts
Midland
Hamburg School DistrictHamburg
Hampton School DistrictHampton
Harrisburg School DistrictHarrisburg
Hector School DistrictHector
Helena-West Helena School DistrictHelena-West Helena
Hermitage School DistrictHermitage
Highland School DistrictHighland
Hillcrest School DistrictSmithville
Hope School DistrictHope
Huntsville School DistrictHuntsville
J3 districts
K1 district
L8 districts
M15 districts
Magnet Cove
Magnolia School DistrictMagnolia
Malvern Special School DistrictLeola
Mansfield School DistrictMansfield
Marion School DistrictJericho
Marmaduke School DistrictMarmaduke
Marvell School DistrictMellwood
Maynard School DistrictMaynard
Mena Public SchoolsMena
Midland School DistrictPleasant Plains
Monticello School DistrictMonticello
Mount Vernon-Enola School DistrictMount Vernon
Mountain Home School DistrictMountain Home
Mountain View School DistrictMountain View
Mountainburg SchoolsMountainburg
N6 districts
O4 districts
P10 districts
Goodwin
Pangburn School DistrictPangburn
Paragould School DistrictWalcott
Paris School DistrictSubiaco
Perryville School DistrictAplin
Piggott School DistrictPiggott
Pottsville Public SchoolsPottsville
Prairie Grove School DistrictPrairie Grove
Prescott School DistrictPrescott
Pulaski County Special School DistrictLittle Rock
R4 districts
S12 districts
Salem
Scranton School DistrictScranton
Searcy County School DistrictMarshall
Searcy School DistrictLetona
Sheridan School DistrictSheridan
Shirley School DistrictShirley
South Conway County School DistrictMorrilton
South Pike County School DistrictMurfreesboro
Southside School DistrictSalado
Spring Hill School DistrictPatmos
Springdale School DistrictSpringdale
Strong School DistrictStrong
T2 districts
V4 districts
W9 districts
Waldron
Warren School DistrictWarren
West Memphis School DistrictAnthonyville
West Side School DistrictGreers Ferry
Westside Consolidated School DistrictCash
White County Central School DistrictJudsonia
White Hall School DistrictWhite Hall
Woodlawn School DistrictWoodlawn
Wynne Public SchoolsVanndale
Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in Arkansas?
For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of school in Arkansas ranges from July 24, 2025 to January 13, 2026, depending on the district. Check individual district calendars below for exact dates.
When is the last day of school in Arkansas?
The last day of school in Arkansas for 2025-26 ranges from May 11, 2026 to June 26, 2026. Each district sets its own end date based on local scheduling.
When is spring break in Arkansas?
The most common spring break dates in Arkansas for 2025-26 are March 23, 2026 to March 27, 2026, shared by 60 districts. Other districts may have different dates — check your district's calendar for exact spring break timing.
How many school districts are in Arkansas?
We have calendar data for 154 school districts in Arkansas, spanning 149 cities. The average school year includes 175 instructional days.