Oklahoma School Calendars

Oklahoma has 393 school districts across 299 cities with calendar data for the 2025-26 school year. Districts average 174 instructional days per year.

Academic Calendar Overview

Oklahoma school districts follow a 2025-26 academic calendar that spans from April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. With 393 districts across 299 cities and communities, Oklahoma 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 174 instructional days required per year, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma districts begin classes on April 1, 2025, while others do not start until January 6, 2026 — a spread of 280 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 Oklahoma district to another could encounter a schedule shift of several weeks, making it important to verify your specific district's calendar each year. Across Oklahoma, districts average 174 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 Oklahoma runs from March 16, 2026 through March 20, 2026, a schedule shared by 197 districts. Families planning spring travel should be aware that while this is the dominant pattern, not all Oklahoma 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 200 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma communities including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Shawnee, and Tahlequah are represented in our dataset, alongside hundreds of smaller districts across the state. All calendar data on this site is sourced directly from official Oklahoma 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

Apr 1 – Jan 6

Last Day of School

Dec 16 – Jun 30

Most Common Spring Break

Mar 16 – Mar 20

197 districts

Most Common Winter Break

Dec 22 – Jan 2

200 districts

Top Cities by District Count

Oklahoma City(15)Tulsa(11)Shawnee(6)Tahlequah(5)Warr Acres(4)Stilwell(4)Norman(4)Mcalester(4)Lawton(4)El Reno(4)

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

District	First Day	Last Day	Spring Break	Winter Break
Academies Of Oklahoma Charter	Aug 13	May 13	Mar 15	Dec 21
Achille	Aug 5	May 20	Mar 15	Dec 23
Ada	Aug 12	May 20	Mar 12	Dec 21
Adair	Aug 8	May 15	Mar 17	Dec 23
Afton	Aug 12	May 22	Mar 16	Dec 22
Agra	Aug 6	May 13	Mar 15	Dec 21
Alex	Aug 18	May 27	Mar 9	Dec 22
Aline-cleo	Aug 12	May 13	Mar 15	Dec 21
Allen	Aug 13	May 13	Mar 12	Dec 28
Allen-bowden	Aug 13	May 14	Mar 12	Dec 21
Altus	Aug 14	May 21	Mar 16	Dec 22
Alva	Aug 13	May 19	Mar 15	Dec 21
Amber-pocasset	Aug 13	May 12	Mar 15	Dec 21
Anadarko	Aug 13	May 13	Mar 15	Dec 21
Anderson	Aug 12	May 13	Mar 15	Dec 21
Antlers	Aug 5	May 14	—	Dec 19
Arapaho-butler	Aug 7	May 18	Mar 15	Dec 21
Ardmore	Aug 13	May 19	Mar 15	Dec 21
Arkoma	Aug 11	May 26	Mar 15	Dec 21
Arnett	Aug 14	May 14	Mar 16	Dec 22

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

(5 districts

(ilc) Choctaw Nation

Durant

(ilc) Five-star

Cushing

(ilc) Osage County

Hominy

(ilc) Seminole County

Cromwell

(ilc) Tri-county

Healdton

C57 districts

Ramona

Carlton Landing Academy

Carlton Landing

Sallisaw

Marlow

Cherokee Immersion Charter Es

Tahlequah

Enid

Choctaw

Chouteau

Lahoma

Afton

College Bound Academy Of Tulsa

Tulsa

Lawton

Coalgate

Covington

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City

E13 districts

E-school Virtual Charter Academy

Guthrie

Elmore City

Duncan

Epic Charter Virtual School

Okc

Erick

Eufaula

F19 districts

Lawton

Garvin

Fort Cobb

Chickasha

Mcalester

Red Rock

G18 districts

Dustin

Comanche

Shawnee

Depew

I5 districts

Insight Virtual Charter School Of Oklahoma

Midwest City

J7 districts

Jay

Jenks

Jennings

John Rex Charter School

Oklahoma City

Jones

Justice

Wewoka

Justus-tiawah

Claremore

K16 districts

Salina

Park Hill

Sand Springs

Ponca City

Kremlin

N9 districts

Altus

Shawnee

Hulbert

Q1 district

Quinton

R16 districts

Oklahoma City

El Reno

Norman

Stilwell

Henryetta

U3 districts

Under The Canopy School

Tulsa

Union

Tulsa

Union City

V9 districts

Ada

Seminole

Velma

Claremore

Virtual Preparatory Charter Academy Of Okla

Oklahoma City

Y3 districts

Yale

Yarbrough

Goodwell

Yukon

Z1 district

Zion

Stilwell

Frequently Asked Questions

When does school start in Oklahoma?

For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of school in Oklahoma ranges from April 1, 2025 to January 6, 2026, depending on the district. Check individual district calendars below for exact dates.

When is the last day of school in Oklahoma?

The last day of school in Oklahoma for 2025-26 ranges from December 16, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Each district sets its own end date based on local scheduling.

When is spring break in Oklahoma?

The most common spring break dates in Oklahoma for 2025-26 are March 16, 2026 to March 20, 2026, shared by 197 districts. Other districts may have different dates — check your district's calendar for exact spring break timing.

How many school districts are in Oklahoma?

We have calendar data for 393 school districts in Oklahoma, spanning 299 cities. The average school year includes 174 instructional days.

Academic Calendar Overview

When Does School Start?

Break Schedules

Data Sources & Accuracy

Top Cities by District Count

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(5 districts

A24 districts

B41 districts

C57 districts

D23 districts

E13 districts

F19 districts

G18 districts

H28 districts

I5 districts

J7 districts

K16 districts

L21 districts

M41 districts

N9 districts

O21 districts

P29 districts

Q1 district

R16 districts

S40 districts

T27 districts

U3 districts

V9 districts

W37 districts

Y3 districts

Z1 district

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