Missouri School Calendars

320 school districts

Missouri has 319 school districts across 315 cities with calendar data for the 2025-26 school year. Districts average 171 instructional days per year.

Academic Calendar Overview

Missouri school districts follow a 2025-26 academic calendar that spans from July 18, 2025 through June 26, 2026. With 319 districts across 315 cities and communities, Missouri 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 171 instructional days required per year, Missouri 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 Missouri districts begin classes on July 18, 2025, while others do not start until September 4, 2025 — a spread of 48 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 Missouri district to another could encounter a schedule shift of several weeks, making it important to verify your specific district's calendar each year. Across Missouri, districts average 171 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 Missouri runs from March 16, 2026 through March 20, 2026, a schedule shared by 50 districts. Families planning spring travel should be aware that while this is the dominant pattern, not all Missouri 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 145 Missouri 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 Missouri communities including Grandview, Monticello, Alton, and Winona are represented in our dataset, alongside hundreds of smaller districts across the state. All calendar data on this site is sourced directly from official Missouri 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 18Sep 4
Last Day of School
May 4Jun 26
Most Common Spring Break
Mar 16Mar 20
50 districts
Most Common Winter Break
Dec 22Jan 2
145 districts

Top Cities by District Count

Grandview(3)Monticello(2)Alton(2)Winona(1)Windsor Place(1)Willow Springs(1)Willard(1)Wilbur Park(1)White Branch(1)Weston(1)

Compare School Calendars

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

DistrictFirst DayLast DaySpring BreakWinter Break
Adrian R-III School DistrictAug 25Jun 4Mar 23Dec 22
Albany R-III School DistrictSep 4Jun 26Apr 3Dec 24
Alton R-IV School DistrictAug 20May 14Mar 16Dec 22
Appleton City R-II School DistrictAug 19May 21Mar 16Dec 22
Arcadia Valley R-II School DistrictAug 18May 26Apr 18Dec 23
Archie R-V School DistrictAug 20May 21Mar 9Dec 20
Atlanta C-3 SchoolsAug 25Jun 5Mar 30Dec 22
Aurora R-VIII School DistrictAug 6May 21Mar 9Dec 22
Ava R-I School DistrictAug 18May 15Mar 18Dec 22
Bayless School DistrictAug 18May 22Mar 16Dec 22
Bell City R-II School DistrictAug 18May 22Mar 23Dec 22
Belton 124 School DistrictAug 18May 27Mar 30Dec 22
Bernie R-XIII School DistrictAug 19May 22Mar 16Dec 22
Billings R-IV School DistrictAug 18May 27Mar 16Dec 24
Blair Oaks R-II School DistrictAug 18May 15Mar 16Dec 22
Bloomfield R-XIV School DistrictAug 20May 15Mar 3Dec 22
Blue Springs R-IV School DistrictAug 19May 22Mar 16Dec 22
Bolivar R-I School DistrictAug 20May 22Mar 14Dec 23
Boonville R-I School DistrictAug 19May 15Mar 13Dec 22
Bowling Green R-I School DistrictJul 18May 15Apr 3Dec 22

A9 districts

B21 districts

C30 districts

D9 districts

E5 districts

F11 districts

G13 districts

H16 districts

I2 districts

J6 districts

K8 districts

L23 districts

M32 districts

N18 districts

O10 districts

P20 districts

R12 districts

S44 districts

Salem R-80 School District

Salem

Salisbury R-IV School District

Prairie Hill

Santa Fe R-X School District

Waverly

Savannah R-III School District

Savannah

School of The Osage School District

Lakeside

Schuyler County R-I School District

Lancaster

Scott City R-I School District

Scott City

Scott County Central Schools

Vanduser

Scott County R-IV School District

Blodgett

Sedalia 200 School District

Sedalia

Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District

Senath

Seymour R-II School District

Seymour

Shelby County R-IV School District

Shelbina

Sheldon R-VIII School District

Sheldon

Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District

Creighton

Silex R-I School District

Silex

Slater School District

Slater

Smithton R-VI School District

Smithton

Smithville R-II School District

Smithville

South Callaway County R-II School District

Mokane

South Harrison County R-II School District

Bethany

South Iron County R-I School District

Annapolis

Southern Boone County R-I School District

Ashland

Southland C-9 School District

Cardwell

Southwest Livingston County R-I School District

Dawn

Southwest R-V School District

Washburn

Sparta R-III School District

Sparta

Spokane R-VII School District

Spokane

Springfield R-XII School District

Springfield

St. Charles R-VI School District

St. Charles

St. Clair R-XIII School District

Lake St. Clair

St. Elizabeth R-IV School District

St. Elizabeth

St. James R-I School District

St. James

St. Joseph School District

St. Joseph

St. Louis City School District

St. Louis

Stanberry R-II School District

Stanberry

Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District

Weingarten

Steelville R-III School District

Steelville

Stewartsville C-2 School District

Stewartsville

Stockton R-I School District

Stockton

Strafford R-VI School District

Strafford

Sturgeon R-V School District

Sturgeon

Sullivan C-2 School District

Miramiguoa Park

Sweet Springs R-VII School District

Sweet Springs

T6 districts

U3 districts

V3 districts

W19 districts

Frequently Asked Questions

When does school start in Missouri?

For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of school in Missouri ranges from July 18, 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 Missouri?

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

When is spring break in Missouri?

The most common spring break dates in Missouri for 2025-26 are March 16, 2026 to March 20, 2026, shared by 50 districts. Other districts may have different dates — check your district's calendar for exact spring break timing.

How many school districts are in Missouri?

We have calendar data for 319 school districts in Missouri, spanning 315 cities. The average school year includes 171 instructional days.