Montana School Calendars

Montana has 287 school districts across 175 cities with calendar data for the 2025-26 school year. Districts average 177 instructional days per year.

Academic Calendar Overview

Montana school districts follow a 2025-26 academic calendar that spans from July 24, 2025 through June 30, 2026. With 287 districts across 175 cities and communities, Montana 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 177 instructional days required per year, Montana 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 Montana districts begin classes on July 24, 2025, while others do not start until September 8, 2025 — a spread of 46 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 Montana district to another could encounter a schedule shift of several weeks, making it important to verify your specific district's calendar each year. Across Montana, districts average 177 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 Montana runs from March 16, 2026 through March 20, 2026, a schedule shared by 46 districts. Families planning spring travel should be aware that while this is the dominant pattern, not all Montana 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 153 Montana 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 Montana communities including Billings, Kalispell, Bozeman, and Polson are represented in our dataset, alongside hundreds of smaller districts across the state. All calendar data on this site is sourced directly from official Montana 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 24 – Sep 8

Last Day of School

May 8 – Jun 30

Most Common Spring Break

Mar 16 – Mar 20

46 districts

Most Common Winter Break

Dec 22 – Jan 2

153 districts

Top Cities by District Count

Billings(10)Kalispell(8)Bozeman(5)Polson(4)Missoula(4)Miles City(4)Lewistown(4)Wolf Point(3)Whitefish(3)Troy(3)

Compare School Calendars

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

District	First Day	Last Day	Spring Break	Winter Break
Absarokee Elem	Aug 18	May 27	Mar 9	Dec 22
Absarokee H S	Aug 18	May 27	Mar 30	Dec 22
Alberton K-12 Schools	Aug 20	Jun 4	Apr 6	Dec 22
Alder Elem	Aug 18	May 27	Mar 25	Dec 18
Alzada Elem	Sep 2	Jun 11	Mar 16	Dec 22
Amsterdam Elem	Sep 4	Jun 24	Apr 3	Dec 22
Anaconda Elem	Aug 18	Jun 10	Mar 16	Dec 22
Anaconda H S	Aug 18	Jun 10	Mar 16	Dec 22
Anderson Elem	Aug 7	May 20	Apr 6	Dec 22
Arlee H S	Aug 27	Jun 15	Apr 21	Dec 24
Arrowhead Elem	Aug 28	May 27	Mar 16	Dec 22
Ashland Elem	Aug 4	May 22	Mar 16	Dec 20
Auchard Creek Elem	Aug 18	May 27	Mar 16	Dec 22
Augusta Elem	Aug 18	Jun 12	Apr 19	Dec 22
Augusta H S	Aug 25	May 29	Mar 16	Jan 1
Avon Elem	Aug 27	May 27	Apr 20	Dec 23
Ayers Elem	Aug 6	Jun 2	Apr 6	Dec 22
Baker K-12 Schools	Aug 18	May 27	Mar 23	Dec 22
Belfry K-12 Schools	Sep 3	May 14	Apr 18	Dec 21
Benton Lake Elem	Aug 21	May 22	Apr 2	Dec 22

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y Z

A17 districts

Absarokee Elem

Absarokee

Absarokee H S

Absarokee

Alberton K-12 Schools

Alberton

Ennis

Alzada

Manhattan

Anaconda

Anaconda

Bozeman

Arlee

Livingston

Ashland

Wolf Creek

Augusta

Augusta

Avon

Grass Range

D15 districts

Darby

Havre

Glendive

Kalispell

Lewistown

Denton Elem Denton H S

Denton

Missoula

Dillon

Divide

Hot Springs

Drummond Elem Drummond H S

Drummond

Dupuyer Elem

Dupuyer

Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools

Dutton

E4 districts

Ekalaka

Billings

Eureka

Kalispell

F15 districts

Kalispell

Fairfield

Fairfield

Fairview

Fairview

Lewistown

Fishtail

Kalispell

Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls

Florence

Forsyth Elem Forsyth H S

Forsyth

Fortine Elem

Fortine

Frazer H S

Frazer

Frenchtown K-12 Schools

Frenchtown

Frontier Elem

Wolf Point

G13 districts

Gardiner

Gardiner

Jordan

Garrison

Geraldine

Hobson

Fairfield

Dillon

Grass Range

Grass Range

Great Falls

Pendroy

Greycliff

H14 districts

Hall Elem

Hall

Hamilton K-12 Schools

Hamilton

Hardin

Hardin

Harlowton

Hammond

Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls

Hays

Heart Butte K-12 Schools

Heart Butte

Helena

Missoula

Helmville

Highwood

Hinsdale Elem Hinsdale H S

Hinsdale

I1 district

Independent Elem

Billings

J6 districts

Lima

Boulder

Joliet

Joliet

Jordan

Judith Gap

K5 districts

Kalispell

Lewistown

Kinsey

Miles City

Carter

L17 districts

Lambert Elem Lambert H S

Lambert

Lame Deer Elem Lame Deer H S

Lame Deer

Laurel

Laurel

Lewistown

Lima

Eureka

Lincoln

Livingston

Lockwood

Lodge Grass

Lolo

Stevensville

Frazer

Luther

M16 districts

Malmborg Elem

Bozeman

Malta K-12 Schools

Malta

Manhattan High School

Manhattan

Manhattan

Whitefish

Troy

Mcleod

Melstone

Melstone

Conrad

Missoula

Missoula

Clancy

Moore

Billings

Cut Bank

N6 districts

Nashua K-12 Schools

Nashua

North Harlem Colony Elem

Harlem

Rudyard

Rudyard

Noxon

Nye

O2 districts

Opheim K-12 Schools

Opheim

Ovando Elem

Ovando

P18 districts

Park City

Park City

Livingston

Pendroy

Philipsburg K-12 Schools

Philipsburg

Clyde Park

Brusett

Billings

Plains

Marion

Pryor

Glen

Polson

Polson

Bonner

Deer Lodge

Power

R16 districts

Ramsay Elem

Ramsay

Rapelje Elem Rau Elem

Savage

Red Lodge

Red Lodge

Reed Point

Glen

Roberts

Rocky Boy Elem Rocky Boy H S

Box Elder

Ronan Elem

Ronan

Ronan H S

Ronan

Ross Elem

Mosby

Roundup Elem Roundup High School

Roundup

Roy K-12 Schools

Roy

T15 districts

Lolo

Terry

Thompson Falls

Thompson Falls

Three Forks

Townsend K-12 Schools

Townsend

Miles City

Trego

Canyon Creek

Medicine Lake

Troy

Turner Elem Turner H S

Turner

Twin Bridges K-12 Schools

Twin Bridges

U1 district

Upper West Shore Elem

Polson

V5 districts

Valier

Valier

Polson

Victor

Circle

W18 districts

West Glacier Elem

Kalispell

White Sulphur Spgs K-12

White Sulphur Springs

Whitefish Elem

Whitefish

Whitefish H S

Whitefish

Whitehall Elem Whitehall H S

Whitehall

Whitewater K-12 Schools

Whitewater

Wibaux

Willow Creek

Willow Creek

Winnett

Wise River

Wise River

Wolf Creek

Wolf Point

Wolf Point

Lolo

Chinook

Y2 districts

Yaak Elem

Troy

Yellowstone Academy Elem

Billings

Z1 district

Zurich Elem

Zurich

Frequently Asked Questions

When does school start in Montana?

For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of school in Montana ranges from July 24, 2025 to September 8, 2025, depending on the district. Check individual district calendars below for exact dates.

When is the last day of school in Montana?

The last day of school in Montana for 2025-26 ranges from May 8, 2026 to June 30, 2026. Each district sets its own end date based on local scheduling.

When is spring break in Montana?

The most common spring break dates in Montana for 2025-26 are March 16, 2026 to March 20, 2026, shared by 46 districts. Other districts may have different dates — check your district's calendar for exact spring break timing.

How many school districts are in Montana?

We have calendar data for 287 school districts in Montana, spanning 175 cities. The average school year includes 177 instructional days.

Academic Calendar Overview

When Does School Start?

Break Schedules

Data Sources & Accuracy

Top Cities by District Count

Compare School Calendars

A17 districts

B27 districts

C27 districts

D15 districts

E4 districts

F15 districts

G13 districts

H14 districts

I1 district

J6 districts

K5 districts

L17 districts

M16 districts

N6 districts

O2 districts

P18 districts

R16 districts

S27 districts

T15 districts

U1 district

V5 districts

W18 districts

Y2 districts

Z1 district

Frequently Asked Questions