Summer break explained
Summer is the longest break of the year. Most US districts finish somewhere between late May and mid June, and go back in August. Exact dates vary a lot from one district to the next, so always check yours before booking.
Quick tips
Tip 1
Book peak July and August weeks as early as possible, prices climb fast.
Tip 2
Check your district's August start date before locking in end-of-summer travel.
Tip 3
Popular summer camps fill up months in advance, get on waitlists early.
Dates across the US
A sample of summer break dates across major US districts for 2026-27.
| District | Summer break |
|---|---|
| New York City Public Schools New York City | Jun 29, 2027 to Aug 31, 2027 |
| Los Angeles Unified Greater Los Angeles | Jun 5, 2027 to Aug 11, 2027 |
| Chicago Public Schools Chicago | Jun 12, 2027 to Aug 22, 2027 |
| Houston ISD Houston | May 29, 2027 to Aug 31, 2027 |
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools Miami | Jun 4, 2027 to Aug 31, 2027 |
| Orange County Public Schools Orlando | May 27, 2027 to Aug 31, 2027 |
Popular districts
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2026-27 · 122 days until next break
New York City Public Schools
New York City
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Starts Nov 26, 2026
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Los Angeles Unified
Greater Los Angeles
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Thanksgiving Break
Starts Nov 26, 2026
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Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
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Thanksgiving Break
Starts Nov 26, 2026
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2026-27 · 119 days until next break
Houston ISD
Houston
Next break
Thanksgiving Break
Starts Nov 23, 2026
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2026-27 · 119 days until next break
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami
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Thanksgiving Break
Starts Nov 23, 2026
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2026-27 · 119 days until next break
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando
Next break
Thanksgiving Break
Starts Nov 23, 2026
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