North Dakota has 101 school districts across 100 cities with calendar data for the 2025-26 school year. Districts average 175 instructional days per year.
Academic Calendar Overview
North Dakota school districts follow a 2025-26 academic calendar that spans from August 6, 2025 through June 26, 2026. With 101 districts across 100 cities and communities, North Dakota 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, North Dakota 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 North Dakota districts begin classes on August 6, 2025, while others do not start until September 4, 2025 — a spread of 29 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 North Dakota district to another could encounter a schedule shift of several weeks, making it important to verify your specific district's calendar each year. Across North Dakota, 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 North Dakota runs from March 19, 2026 through March 20, 2026, a schedule shared by 14 districts. Families planning spring travel should be aware that while this is the dominant pattern, not all North Dakota 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 35 North Dakota 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 North Dakota communities including Minot, Zeeland, Wyndmere, and Wishek are represented in our dataset, alongside hundreds of smaller districts across the state. All calendar data on this site is sourced directly from official North Dakota 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.
A2 districts
B9 districts
Leal
Beach Public School District 3Sentinel Butte
Belcourt Public School District 7Belcourt
Belfield Public School District 13Belfield
Bismarck Public School District 1Bismarck
Bottineau Public School District 1Bottineau
Bowbells Public School District 14Bowbells
Bowman County Public School District 1Rhame
Burke Central Public School District 36Lignite
C4 districts
D5 districts
E5 districts
F4 districts
G4 districts
H7 districts
Hatton
Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock Public School District 6Hazelton
Hazen Public School District 3Hazen
Hebron Public School District 13Hebron
Hettinger Public School District 13Haynes
Hillsboro Public School District 9Hillsboro
Hope-Page Public School District 85Pillsbury
J1 district
K6 districts
L9 districts
Lakota
LaMoure Public School District 8LaMoure
Larimore Public School District 44Larimore
Leeds Public School District 6Leeds
Lewis and Clark Public School District 161Berthold
Lidgerwood Public School District 28Lidgerwood
Linton Public School District 36Linton
Lisbon Public School District 19Lisbon
Litchville-Marion Public School District 46Litchville
M17 districts
Mandan
Mandaree Public School District 36Mandaree
Maple Valley Public School District 4Tower City
Max Public School District 50Max
May-Port CG Public School District 14Portland
McClusky-Goodrich Public School District 29McClusky
McKenzie County Public School District 1Watford City
Medina Public School District 3Medina
Midkota Public School District 7McHenry
Minnewaukan Public School District 5Minnewaukan
Minot Public School District 1Minot
Minto Public School District 20Minto
Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public School District 1Mohall
Montpelier Public School District 14Montpelier
Mott-Regent Public School District 1Mott
Mount Pleasant Public School District 4Perth
Munich Public School District 19Munich
N10 districts
Napoleon
Nedrose Public School District 4Minot
Nesson Public School District 2Ray
New England Public School District 9New England
New Town Public School District 1New Town
Newburg United Public School District 54Newburg
North Sargent Public School District 3Gwinner
North Star School DistrictCando
Northern Cass Public School District 97Hunter
Northwood Public School District 129Northwood
O1 district
P2 districts
R4 districts
S12 districts
Forman
Sawyer Public School District 16Sawyer
Scranton Public School District 33Gascoyne
Selfridge Public School District 8Raleigh
Solen Public School District 3Solen
South Heart Public School District 9South Heart
South Prairie Public School District 70Burlington
St. John Public School District 3St. John
Stanley Public School District 2Stanley
Starkweather Public School District 44Starkweather
Strasburg Public School District 15Strasburg
Surrey Public School District 41Deering
T4 districts
U2 districts
V3 districts
W11 districts
Dwight
Warwick Public School District 29Warwick
Washburn Public School District 4Washburn
West Fargo Public School District 6West Fargo
Westhope Public School District 17Westhope
White Shield Public School District 85White Shield
Williston Basin Public School District 7Williston
Wilton Public School District 1Wilton
Wing Public School District 28Wing
Wishek Public School District 19Wishek
Wyndmere Public School District 42Wyndmere
Z1 district
Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in North Dakota?
For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of school in North Dakota ranges from August 6, 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 North Dakota?
The last day of school in North Dakota for 2025-26 ranges from May 8, 2026 to June 26, 2026. Each district sets its own end date based on local scheduling.
When is spring break in North Dakota?
The most common spring break dates in North Dakota for 2025-26 are March 19, 2026 to March 20, 2026, shared by 14 districts. Other districts may have different dates — check your district's calendar for exact spring break timing.
How many school districts are in North Dakota?
We have calendar data for 101 school districts in North Dakota, spanning 100 cities. The average school year includes 175 instructional days.