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 Warr Acres 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(8)Shawnee(5)Warr Acres(4)Stilwell(4)Lawton(4)El Reno(4)Claremore(4)Broken Bow(4)Seminole(3)

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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 11	May 22	Mar 16	Dec 22
Ada	Aug 18	May 27	Mar 9	Dec 22
Adair	Aug 8	May 15	Mar 17	Dec 23
Afton	Aug 12	May 22	Mar 16	Dec 22
Alex	Aug 18	May 27	Mar 9	Dec 22
Altus	Aug 14	May 21	Mar 16	Dec 22
Alva	Aug 14	May 14	Mar 16	Dec 22
Amber-pocasset	Aug 13	May 13	Mar 16	Dec 22
Anadarko	Aug 6	May 14	Mar 13	Dec 22
Anderson	Aug 13	Jun 4	Apr 3	Dec 22
Antlers	Aug 5	May 14	—	Dec 19
Arapaho-butler	Aug 14	May 20	Mar 16	Dec 22
Ardmore	Aug 18	May 20	—	Dec 22
Arkoma	Aug 11	May 27	Mar 16	Dec 22
Arnett	Aug 14	May 14	Mar 16	Dec 22
Astec Charter School	Aug 21	May 22	Mar 16	Dec 22
Atoka	Aug 7	May 14	Mar 16	Dec 22
Avant	Aug 13	May 21	Mar 16	Dec 19
Banner	Aug 13	May 14	Mar 16	Dec 22
Barnsdall	Aug 19	Jun 5	Apr 3	Dec 19

(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

A18 districts

Academies Of Oklahoma Charter

Seminole

Amber

Sand Springs

Arapaho

Oklahoma City

E11 districts

E-school Virtual Charter Academy

Guthrie

Duncan

Epic Charter Virtual School

Okc

Erick

Eufaula

F14 districts

Lawton

Garvin

Fort Cobb

Red Rock

G14 districts

Dustin

Shawnee

Depew

I5 districts

Insight Virtual Charter School Of Oklahoma

Midwest City

J5 districts

Jay

John Rex Charter School

Oklahoma City

Jones

Justice

Wewoka

Justus-tiawah

Claremore

K16 districts

Salina

Park Hill

Sand Springs

Ponca City

Kremlin

L17 districts

Ada

Leflore

Muldrow

Mounds

Norman

Sapulpa

Broken Bow

N8 districts

Altus

Hulbert

O15 districts

Cushing

Edmond

Oaks

Oklahoma Connections Academy Charter Virtual

Bartlesville

Oklahoma Union

South Coffeyville

Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy

Midwest City

Oklahoma Youth Academy

Oklahoma City

Drumright

Pryor

Bartlesville

Q1 district

Quinton

R13 districts

Oklahoma City

El Reno

Norman

Stilwell

Henryetta

T19 districts

Helena

Tulsa Classical Charter Academy

Tulsa

Tulsa Honor Charter Academy

Tulsa

Tulsa School Of Arts And Sciences Charter

Tulsa

Wyandotte

Burneyville

Okmulgee

U2 districts

Under The Canopy School

Tulsa

Union

Tulsa

V6 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

A18 districts

B26 districts

C43 districts

D20 districts

E11 districts

F14 districts

G14 districts

H20 districts

I5 districts

J5 districts

K16 districts

L17 districts

M33 districts

N8 districts

O15 districts

P23 districts

Q1 district

R13 districts

S33 districts

T19 districts

U2 districts

V6 districts

W26 districts

Y3 districts

Z1 district

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