Virginia School Calendars

133 school districts

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 Emporia 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.

First Day of School
Jul 28 – Sep 5
Last Day of School
May 3 – Jun 20
Most Common Spring Break
Mar 30 – Apr 3
33 districts
Most Common Winter Break
Dec 22 – Jan 2
77 districts

Top Cities by District Count

Williamsburg(2)Salem(2)Martinsville(2)Emporia(2)Wytheville(1)Wise(1)Windsor(1)Winchester(1)West Point(1)Weems(1)

Compare School Calendars

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

DistrictFirst DayLast DaySpring BreakWinter Break
Accomack County Public SchoolsSep 8Jun 11Mar 25Dec 23
Albemarle County Public SchoolsAug 12May 27Apr 5Dec 21
Alexandria City Public SchoolsAug 24Jun 17Mar 22Dec 21
Alleghany Highlands Public SchoolsAug 12May 28Apr 5Dec 21
Amelia County Public SchoolsAug 18May 27Mar 29Dec 21
Amherst County Public SchoolsAug 5Jun 3Mar 29Dec 21
Appomattox County Public SchoolsAug 6Jun 18Mar 29Dec 21
Arlington County Public SchoolsAug 31Jun 17Mar 22Dec 23
Augusta County Public SchoolsAug 12May 26Mar 29Dec 21
Bath County Public SchoolsAug 11May 21Apr 26Dec 21
Bedford County Public SchoolsAug 19May 28Mar 29Dec 21
Bland County Public SchoolsAug 12May 26Mar 25Dec 21
Botetourt County Public SchoolsAug 12May 26Mar 22Dec 21
Bristol City Public SchoolsAug 10May 27Mar 26Dec 21
Brunswick County Public SchoolsAug 10May 21Mar 29Dec 21
Buckingham County Public SchoolsAug 5May 20Mar 26Dec 17
Buena Vista City Public SchoolsAug 12May 20Mar 22Dec 21
Campbell County Public SchoolsAug 12Jun 4Mar 29Dec 21
Caroline County Public SchoolsAug 11May 27Mar 29Dec 21
Carroll County Public SchoolsAug 6May 25Apr 5Dec 21
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A9 districts

Accomack County Public Schools

Bayside

Albemarle County Public Schools

University of Virginia

Alexandria City Public Schools

Alexandria

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

Mallow

Amelia County Public Schools

Amelia Court House

Amherst County Public Schools

Amherst

Appomattox County Public Schools

Appomattox

Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington

Augusta County Public Schools

Churchville

B8 districts

Bath County Public Schools

Warm Springs

Bedford County Public Schools

Bedford

Bland County Public Schools

Bastian

Botetourt County Public Schools

Eagle Rock

Bristol City Public Schools

Bristol

Brunswick County Public Schools

Lawrenceville

Buckingham County Public Schools

Buckingham Courthouse

Buena Vista City Public Schools

Buena Vista

C14 districts

Campbell County Public Schools

Rustburg

Caroline County Public Schools

Bowling Green

Carroll County Public Schools

Hillsville

Charles City County Public Schools

Charles City

Charlotte County Public Schools

Drakes Branch

Charlottesville City Public Schools

Charlottesville

Chesapeake City Public Schools

Chesapeake

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Rockwood

Clarke County Public Schools

Berryville

Colonial Beach Town Public Schools

Colonial Beach

Colonial Heights City Public Schools

Colonial Heights

Craig County Public Schools

New Castle

Culpeper County Public Schools

Brandy Station

Cumberland County Public Schools

Cumberland

D4 districts

Dahlgren Department of Defense School District

Dahlgren Center

Danville City Public Schools

Danville

Dickenson County Public Schools

Clinchco

Dinwiddie County Public Schools

Dinwiddie

E2 districts

Emporia City Public Schools

Emporia

Essex County Public Schools

Tappahannock

F10 districts

Fairfax City Public Schools

Fairfax

Fairfax County Public Schools

Long Branch

Falls Church City Public Schools

Falls Church

Fauquier County Public Schools

Warrenton

Floyd County Public Schools

Floyd

Fluvanna County Public Schools

Palmyra

Franklin City Public Schools

Franklin

Franklin County Public Schools

Rocky Mount

Frederick County Public Schools

Gore

Fredericksburg City Public Schools

Fredericksburg

G7 districts

Galax City Public Schools

Galax

Giles County Public Schools

Pearisburg

Gloucester County Public Schools

Gloucester Courthouse

Goochland County Public Schools

Goochland

Grayson County Public Schools

Independence

Greene County Public Schools

Stanardsville

Greensville County Public Schools

Emporia

H8 districts

Halifax County Public Schools

Halifax

Hampton City Public Schools

Hampton

Hanover County Public Schools

Ashland

Harrisonburg City Public Schools

Harrisonburg

Henrico County Public Schools

Montrose

Henry County Public Schools

Martinsville

Highland County Public Schools

Monterey

Hopewell City Public Schools

Hopewell

I1 district

Isle of Wight County Public Schools

Windsor

J1 district

James City County Public Schools

Williamsburg

K3 districts

King and Queen County Public Schools

King and Queen Court House

King George County Public Schools

King George

King William County Public Schools

King William

L6 districts

Lancaster County Public Schools

Kilmarnock

Lee County Public Schools

Jonesville

Loudoun County Public Schools

Hamilton

Louisa County Public Schools

Louisa

Lunenburg County Public Schools

Lunenburg

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg

M8 districts

Madison County Public Schools

Madison

Manassas City Public Schools

Manassas

Manassas Park City Public Schools

Manassas Park

Martinsville City Public Schools

Martinsville

Mathews County Public Schools

Mathews

Mecklenburg County Public Schools

Boydton

Middlesex County Public Schools

Weems

Montgomery County Public Schools

Christiansburg

N8 districts

Nelson County Public Schools

Lovingston

New Kent County Public Schools

New Kent

Newport News City Public Schools

Newport News

Norfolk City Public Schools

Norfolk

Northampton County Public Schools

Cheriton

Northumberland County Public Schools

Heathsville

Norton City Public Schools

Norton

Nottoway County Public Schools

Nottoway Court House

O1 district

Orange County Public Schools

Unionville

P11 districts

Page County Public Schools

Luray

Patrick County Public Schools

Meadows of Dan

Petersburg City Public Schools

Petersburg

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Chatham

Poquoson City Public Schools

Poquoson

Portsmouth City Public Schools

Portsmouth

Powhatan County Public Schools

Powhatan

Prince Edward County Public Schools

Hampden-Sydney

Prince George County Public Schools

Disputanta

Prince William County Public Schools

Buckhall

Pulaski County Public Schools

Pulaski

Q1 district

Quantico Marine Corps Center School District

Camp Barrett

R8 districts

Radford City Public Schools

Radford

Richmond City Public Schools

Richmond

Richmond County Public Schools

Warsaw

Roanoke City Public Schools

Roanoke

Roanoke County Public Schools

Salem

Rockbridge County Public Schools

East Lexington

Rockingham County Public Schools

Linville

Russell County Public Schools

Lebanon

S11 districts

Salem City Public Schools

Salem

Scott County Public Schools

Gate City

Shenandoah County Public Schools

Columbia Furnace

Smyth County Public Schools

McMullin

Southampton County Public Schools

Capron

Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Spotsylvania Courthouse

Stafford County Public Schools

Falls Run

Staunton City Public Schools

Staunton

Suffolk City Public Schools

Suffolk

Surry County Public Schools

Dendron

Sussex County Public Schools

Sussex

T1 district

Tazewell County Public Schools

Tazewell

V1 district

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Virginia Beach

W9 districts

Warren County Public Schools

Front Royal

Washington County Public Schools

Abingdon

Waynesboro City Public Schools

Waynesboro

West Point Town Public Schools

West Point

Westmoreland County Public Schools

Montross

Williamsburg City Public Schools

Williamsburg

Winchester City Public Schools

Winchester

Wise County Public Schools

Wise

Wythe County Public Schools

Wytheville

Y1 district

York County Public Schools

Gloucester Point

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.