Thanksgiving break explained
Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November. Some districts take just Thursday and Friday, others take the entire week off. It is one of the busiest travel weeks of the year in the US.
Quick tips
Tip 1
The Wednesday before and the Sunday after Thanksgiving are the busiest travel days of the year.
Tip 2
Some districts take the whole week, others just Thursday and Friday, always confirm yours.
Tip 3
Book flights and hotels well ahead, prices spike sharply for the holiday.
Dates across the US
A sample of thanksgiving break dates across major US districts for 2026-27.
| District | Thanksgiving break |
|---|---|
| New York City Public Schools New York City | Nov 26, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 |
| Los Angeles Unified Greater Los Angeles | Nov 26, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 |
| Chicago Public Schools Chicago | Nov 26, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 |
| Houston ISD Houston | Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 |
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools Miami | Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 |
| Orange County Public Schools Orlando | Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 |
Popular districts
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2026-27 · 122 days until next break
New York City Public Schools
New York City
Next break
Thanksgiving Recess
Starts Nov 26, 2026
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2026-27 · 122 days until next break
Los Angeles Unified
Greater Los Angeles
Next break
Thanksgiving Break
Starts Nov 26, 2026
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2026-27 · 122 days until next break
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
Next break
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
Next break
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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