Indiana School Calendars

234 school districts

Indiana has 233 school districts across 223 cities with calendar data for the 2025-26 school year. Districts average 180 instructional days per year.

Academic Calendar Overview

Indiana school districts follow a 2025-26 academic calendar that spans from July 30, 2025 through June 27, 2026. With 233 districts across 223 cities and communities, Indiana 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 180 instructional days required per year, Indiana 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 Indiana districts begin classes on July 30, 2025, while others do not start until September 4, 2025 — a spread of 36 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 Indiana district to another could encounter a schedule shift of several weeks, making it important to verify your specific district's calendar each year. Across Indiana, districts average 180 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 Indiana runs from March 23, 2026 through March 27, 2026, a schedule shared by 68 districts. Families planning spring travel should be aware that while this is the dominant pattern, not all Indiana 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 133 Indiana 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 Indiana communities including Speedway, Noblesville, Lebanon, and Lake Station are represented in our dataset, alongside hundreds of smaller districts across the state. All calendar data on this site is sourced directly from official Indiana 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.

First Day of School
Jul 30Sep 4
Last Day of School
May 4Jun 27
Most Common Spring Break
Mar 23Mar 27
68 districts
Most Common Winter Break
Dec 22Jan 2
133 districts

Top Cities by District Count

Speedway(2)Noblesville(2)Lebanon(2)Lake Station(2)Greensburg(2)Frankfort(2)Boone Grove(2)Beech Grove(2)Zionsville(1)Zanesville(1)

Compare School Calendars

Showing districts with available 2025-26 calendar data. Data updates daily.

DistrictFirst DayLast DaySpring BreakWinter Break
Adams Central Community SchoolsAug 7May 23Mar 21Dec 23
Alexandria Community School CorporationAug 6May 22Mar 20Dec 22
Anderson Community School CorporationAug 13Jun 4Apr 3Dec 22
Argos Community SchoolsAug 13May 22Mar 23Dec 22
Attica Consolidated School CorporationSep 3Jun 26Apr 3Dec 24
Avon Community School CorporationAug 21Jun 3Apr 3Dec 22
Barr-Reeve Community School CorporationAug 25Jun 4Mar 30Dec 22
Bartholomew County School CorporationAug 6May 20Mar 16Dec 22
Baugo Community SchoolsAug 14Jun 2Apr 6Dec 22
Beech Grove City SchoolsSep 2Jun 3Mar 28Dec 20
Benton Community School CorporationAug 13May 21Mar 23Dec 22
Blackford County SchoolsAug 6May 27Mar 20Dec 22
Bloomfield School DistrictAug 6May 21Mar 23Dec 22
Blue River Valley SchoolsAug 6May 21Mar 30Dec 22
Boone Township Metropolitan School DistrictAug 13May 28Mar 23Dec 22
Bremen Public SchoolsAug 19May 22Apr 2Dec 22
Brownsburg Community School CorporationJul 30May 29Mar 23Dec 22
Brownstown Central Community School CorporationAug 5May 22Mar 16Dec 22
C. A. Beard Memorial School CorporationAug 6May 22Mar 27Dec 22
Cannelton City SchoolsAug 11May 20Apr 6Dec 22

A6 districts

B12 districts

C21 districts

D7 districts

E12 districts

F11 districts

G8 districts

H8 districts

I1 district

J3 districts

K1 district

L13 districts

M20 districts

N25 districts

O2 districts

P12 districts

R8 districts

S27 districts

T10 districts

U3 districts

W22 districts

Y1 district

Z1 district

Frequently Asked Questions

When does school start in Indiana?

For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of school in Indiana ranges from July 30, 2025 to September 4, 2025, depending on the district. Check individual district calendars below for exact dates.

When is the last day of school in Indiana?

The last day of school in Indiana for 2025-26 ranges from May 4, 2026 to June 27, 2026. Each district sets its own end date based on local scheduling.

When is spring break in Indiana?

The most common spring break dates in Indiana for 2025-26 are March 23, 2026 to March 27, 2026, shared by 68 districts. Other districts may have different dates — check your district's calendar for exact spring break timing.

How many school districts are in Indiana?

We have calendar data for 233 school districts in Indiana, spanning 223 cities. The average school year includes 180 instructional days.