Seasons & Common Breaks
Calendar-basedFixed calendar dates (often called meteorological seasons) — easy for planning and reference.
Seasons (every year)
| Season | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Winter | December 1 – February 28/29 |
| Spring | March 1 – May 31 |
| Summer | June 1 – August 31 |
| Fall (Autumn) | September 1 – November 30 |
Common School Breaks (typical U.S. timing)
| Break | Typical Timing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Break | Usually 1 week in March (sometimes late March or early April) | Dates vary by school district/college; many fall mid-March. |
| Summer Break | Usually late May through early/mid August | K-12 varies by district; colleges vary by term schedule. |
| Thanksgiving Break | Week of Thanksgiving (often 2–5 days) | Commonly Wed–Fri off for K-12; some colleges take the full week. |
| Winter Break | Usually 1–2+ weeks late December into early January | Often centered around Christmas/New Year. |
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Federal Holidays
U.S. (Federal)If a holiday falls on a weekend, federal observance is typically Friday (if Saturday) or Monday (if Sunday).
Standard Federal Holidays (11)
| Holiday | When it occurs |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Third Monday in January |
| Washington’s Birthday | Third Monday in February |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | First Monday in September |
| Columbus Day | Second Monday in October |
| Veterans Day | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Fourth Thursday in November |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
2026 Federal Holiday Dates
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day |
| Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Washington’s Birthday |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | Independence Day (observed) |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Columbus Day |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
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