Kentucky has 96 school districts across 91 cities with calendar data for the 2025-26 school year. Districts average 176 instructional days per year.
Academic Calendar Overview
Kentucky school districts follow a 2025-26 academic calendar that spans from August 4, 2025 through June 12, 2026. With 96 districts across 91 cities and communities, Kentucky 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 176 instructional days required per year, Kentucky 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 Kentucky districts begin classes on August 4, 2025, while others do not start until September 3, 2025 — a spread of 30 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 Kentucky district to another could encounter a schedule shift of several weeks, making it important to verify your specific district's calendar each year. Across Kentucky, districts average 176 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 Kentucky runs from April 6, 2026 through April 10, 2026, a schedule shared by 37 districts. Families planning spring travel should be aware that while this is the dominant pattern, not all Kentucky 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 64 Kentucky 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 Kentucky communities including Williamstown, Somerset, Russellville, and Paris are represented in our dataset, alongside hundreds of smaller districts across the state. All calendar data on this site is sourced directly from official Kentucky 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.
Top Cities by District Count
Compare School Calendars
Showing districts with available 2025-26 calendar data. Data updates daily.
A5 districts
B19 districts
La Center
Barbourville Independent School DistrictBarbourville
Bardstown Independent School DistrictBardstown
Barren County School DistrictGlasgow
Bath County School DistrictOwingsville
Beechwood Independent School DistrictFort Mitchell
Bellevue Independent School DistrictBellevue
Berea Independent School DistrictBerea
Boone County School DistrictBurlington
Bourbon County School DistrictParis
Bowling Green Independent School DistrictBowling Green
Boyd County School DistrictCannonsburg
Boyle County School DistrictDanville
Bracken County School DistrictBrooksville
Breathitt County School DistrictJackson
Breckinridge County School DistrictHardinsburg
Bullitt County School DistrictShepherdsville
Burgin Independent School DistrictBurgin
Butler County School DistrictMorgantown
C18 districts
Princeton
Calloway County School DistrictMurray
Campbell County School DistrictAlexandria
Campbellsville Independent School DistrictCampbellsville
Carlisle County School DistrictBardwell
Carroll County School DistrictCarrollton
Carter County School DistrictOlive Hill
Casey County School DistrictLiberty
Caverna Independent School DistrictHorse Cave
Christian County School DistrictHopkinsville
Clark County School DistrictWinchester
Clay County School DistrictManchester
Clinton County School DistrictAlbany
Cloverport Independent School DistrictCloverport
Corbin Independent School DistrictCorbin
Covington Independent School DistrictKenton Vale
Crittenden County School DistrictMarion
Cumberland County School DistrictBurkesville
D4 districts
E6 districts
F11 districts
Westwood
Fayette County School DistrictLexington-Fayette
Fleming County School DistrictFlemingsburg
Floyd County School DistrictMartin
Fort Campbell Dependent SchoolsLaFayette
Fort Knox Dependent SchoolsFort Knox
Fort Thomas Independent School DistrictFort Thomas
Frankfort Independent School DistrictFrankfort
Franklin County School DistrictFrankfort
Fulton County School DistrictHickman
Fulton Independent School DistrictFulton
G8 districts
Glencoe
Garrard County School DistrictLancaster
Glasgow Independent School DistrictGlasgow
Grant County School DistrictWilliamstown
Graves County School DistrictMayfield
Grayson County School DistrictLeitchfield
Green County School DistrictSummersville
Greenup County School DistrictGreenup
H10 districts
Hawesville
Hardin County School DistrictRineyville
Harlan County School DistrictEvarts
Harlan Independent School DistrictHarlan
Harrison County School DistrictCynthiana
Hart County School DistrictMunfordville
Henderson County School DistrictHenderson
Henry County School DistrictNew Castle
Hickman County School DistrictClinton
Hopkins County School DistrictManitou
J6 districts
K3 districts
L12 districts
Hodgenville
Laurel County School DistrictLondon
Lawrence County School DistrictBlaine
Lee County School DistrictBeattyville
Leslie County School DistrictHyden
Letcher County School DistrictBlackey
Lewis County School DistrictVanceburg
Lincoln County School DistrictStanford
Livingston County School DistrictBurna
Logan County School DistrictRussellville
Ludlow Independent School DistrictLudlow
Lyon County School DistrictEddyville
M20 districts
Richmond
Magoffin County School DistrictSalyersville
Marion County School DistrictLebanon
Marshall County School DistrictBenton
Martin County School DistrictInez
Mason County School DistrictMaysville
Mayfield Independent School DistrictMayfield
McCracken County School DistrictMassac
McCreary County School DistrictWhitley City
McLean County School DistrictCalhoun
Meade County School DistrictBrandenburg
Menifee County School DistrictFrenchburg
Mercer County School DistrictHarrodsburg
Metcalfe County School DistrictEdmonton
Middlesboro Independent School DistrictMiddlesborough
Monroe County School DistrictTompkinsville
Montgomery County School DistrictMount Sterling
Morgan County School DistrictWest Liberty
Muhlenberg County School DistrictPowderly
Murray Independent School DistrictMurray
N3 districts
O5 districts
P9 districts
Paducah
Paintsville Independent School DistrictPaintsville
Paris Independent School DistrictParis
Pendleton County School DistrictFalmouth
Perry County School DistrictCombs
Pike County School DistrictElkhorn City
Pikeville Independent School DistrictPikeville
Powell County School DistrictStanton
Pulaski County School DistrictSomerset
R7 districts
Raceland
Robertson County School DistrictMount Olivet
Rockcastle County School DistrictMount Vernon
Rowan County School DistrictMorehead
Russell County School DistrictJamestown
Russell Independent School DistrictFlatwoods
Russellville Independent School DistrictRussellville
S5 districts
T4 districts
U1 district
W9 districts
Verona
Warren County School DistrictBowling Green
Washington County School DistrictSpringfield
Wayne County School DistrictMonticello
Webster County School DistrictDixon
Whitley County School DistrictRockholds
Williamsburg Independent School DistrictWilliamsburg
Williamstown Independent School DistrictWilliamstown
Woodford County School DistrictVersailles
Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in Kentucky?
For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of school in Kentucky ranges from August 4, 2025 to September 3, 2025, depending on the district. Check individual district calendars below for exact dates.
When is the last day of school in Kentucky?
The last day of school in Kentucky for 2025-26 ranges from May 11, 2026 to June 12, 2026. Each district sets its own end date based on local scheduling.
When is spring break in Kentucky?
The most common spring break dates in Kentucky for 2025-26 are April 6, 2026 to April 10, 2026, shared by 37 districts. Other districts may have different dates — check your district's calendar for exact spring break timing.
How many school districts are in Kentucky?
We have calendar data for 96 school districts in Kentucky, spanning 91 cities. The average school year includes 176 instructional days.