Virginia has 115 school districts across 112 cities with calendar data for the 2025-26 school year. Districts average 179 instructional days per year.
Academic Calendar Overview
Virginia school districts follow a 2025-26 academic calendar that spans from July 28, 2025 through June 20, 2026. With 115 districts across 112 cities and communities, Virginia 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 179 instructional days required per year, Virginia 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 Virginia districts begin classes on July 28, 2025, while others do not start until September 5, 2025 — a spread of 39 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 Virginia district to another could encounter a schedule shift of several weeks, making it important to verify your specific district's calendar each year. Across Virginia, districts average 179 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 Virginia runs from March 30, 2026 through April 3, 2026, a schedule shared by 33 districts. Families planning spring travel should be aware that while this is the dominant pattern, not all Virginia 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 77 Virginia 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 Virginia communities including Williamsburg, Salem, Martinsville, and Wytheville are represented in our dataset, alongside hundreds of smaller districts across the state. All calendar data on this site is sourced directly from official Virginia 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.
A7 districts
B7 districts
C11 districts
Rustburg
Caroline County Public SchoolsBowling Green
Carroll County Public SchoolsHillsville
Charlotte County Public SchoolsDrakes Branch
Chesapeake City Public SchoolsChesapeake
Chesterfield County Public SchoolsRockwood
Colonial Beach Town Public SchoolsColonial Beach
Colonial Heights City Public SchoolsColonial Heights
Craig County Public SchoolsNew Castle
Culpeper County Public SchoolsBrandy Station
Cumberland County Public SchoolsCumberland
D3 districts
E2 districts
F10 districts
Fairfax
Fairfax County Public SchoolsLong Branch
Falls Church City Public SchoolsFalls Church
Fauquier County Public SchoolsWarrenton
Floyd County Public SchoolsFloyd
Fluvanna County Public SchoolsPalmyra
Franklin City Public SchoolsFranklin
Franklin County Public SchoolsRocky Mount
Frederick County Public SchoolsGore
Fredericksburg City Public SchoolsFredericksburg
G5 districts
H6 districts
I1 district
J1 district
K3 districts
L5 districts
M8 districts
Madison
Manassas City Public SchoolsManassas
Manassas Park City Public SchoolsManassas Park
Martinsville City Public SchoolsMartinsville
Mathews County Public SchoolsMathews
Mecklenburg County Public SchoolsBoydton
Middlesex County Public SchoolsWeems
Montgomery County Public SchoolsChristiansburg
N6 districts
O1 district
P11 districts
Luray
Patrick County Public SchoolsMeadows of Dan
Petersburg City Public SchoolsPetersburg
Pittsylvania County Public SchoolsChatham
Poquoson City Public SchoolsPoquoson
Portsmouth City Public SchoolsPortsmouth
Powhatan County Public SchoolsPowhatan
Prince Edward County Public SchoolsHampden-Sydney
Prince George County Public SchoolsDisputanta
Prince William County Public SchoolsBuckhall
Pulaski County Public SchoolsPulaski
Q1 district
R8 districts
S10 districts
Salem
Scott County Public SchoolsGate City
Shenandoah County Public SchoolsColumbia Furnace
Smyth County Public SchoolsMcMullin
Southampton County Public SchoolsCapron
Spotsylvania County Public SchoolsSpotsylvania Courthouse
Stafford County Public SchoolsFalls Run
Suffolk City Public SchoolsSuffolk
Surry County Public SchoolsDendron
Sussex County Public SchoolsSussex
W9 districts
Front Royal
Washington County Public SchoolsAbingdon
Waynesboro City Public SchoolsWaynesboro
West Point Town Public SchoolsWest Point
Westmoreland County Public SchoolsMontross
Williamsburg City Public SchoolsWilliamsburg
Winchester City Public SchoolsWinchester
Wise County Public SchoolsWise
Wythe County Public SchoolsWytheville
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in Virginia?
For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of school in Virginia ranges from July 28, 2025 to September 5, 2025, depending on the district. Check individual district calendars below for exact dates.
When is the last day of school in Virginia?
The last day of school in Virginia for 2025-26 ranges from May 3, 2026 to June 20, 2026. Each district sets its own end date based on local scheduling.
When is spring break in Virginia?
The most common spring break dates in Virginia for 2025-26 are March 30, 2026 to April 3, 2026, shared by 33 districts. Other districts may have different dates — check your district's calendar for exact spring break timing.
How many school districts are in Virginia?
We have calendar data for 115 school districts in Virginia, spanning 112 cities. The average school year includes 179 instructional days.