Mississippi has 74 school districts across 70 cities with calendar data for the 2025-26 school year. Districts average 179 instructional days per year.
Academic Calendar Overview
Mississippi school districts follow a 2025-26 academic calendar that spans from July 21, 2025 through June 26, 2026. With 74 districts across 70 cities and communities, Mississippi 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, Mississippi 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 Mississippi districts begin classes on July 21, 2025, while others do not start until September 3, 2025 — a spread of 44 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 Mississippi district to another could encounter a schedule shift of several weeks, making it important to verify your specific district's calendar each year. Across Mississippi, 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 Mississippi runs from March 9, 2026 through March 13, 2026, a schedule shared by 37 districts. Families planning spring travel should be aware that while this is the dominant pattern, not all Mississippi 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 33 Mississippi 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 Mississippi communities including Yazoo City, Tupelo, Purvis, and Philadelphia are represented in our dataset, alongside hundreds of smaller districts across the state. All calendar data on this site is sourced directly from official Mississippi 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.
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Compare School Calendars
Showing districts with available 2025-26 calendar data. Data updates daily.
| District | First Day | Last Day | Spring Break | Winter Break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn School District | Jul 31 | May 21 | Mar 8 | Dec 19 |
| Booneville School District | Jul 31 | May 21 | Mar 8 | Dec 21 |
| Brookhaven School District | Jul 31 | May 21 | Mar 8 | Dec 21 |
A4 districts
B6 districts
C13 districts
Canton
Carroll County School DistrictCarrollton
Chickasaw County School DistrictHouston
Choctaw County School DistrictWeir
Claiborne County School DistrictPort Gibson
Clarksdale Municipal School DistrictClarksdale
Cleveland School DistrictCleveland
Clinton Public School DistrictClinton
Columbia School DistrictColumbia
Columbus Municipal School DistrictColumbus
Copiah County School DistrictHazlehurst
Corinth School DistrictCorinth
Covington County School DistrictCollins
D1 district
E2 districts
F3 districts
G5 districts
H8 districts
Kiln
Harrison County School DistrictGulfport
Hattiesburg Public School DistrictHattiesburg
Hazlehurst City School DistrictHazlehurst
Hinds County School DistrictRaymond
Holly Springs School DistrictHolly Springs
Holmes County Consolidated School DistrictLexington
Humphreys County School DistrictSilver City
I1 district
J5 districts
K2 districts
L12 districts
Oxford
Lamar County School DistrictPurvis
Lauderdale County School DistrictMarion
Laurel School DistrictLaurel
Lawrence County School DistrictMonticello
Leake County School DistrictCarthage
Lee County School DistrictTupelo
Leland School DistrictElizabeth
Lincoln County School DistrictBrookhaven
Long Beach School DistrictLong Beach
Louisville Municipal School DistrictLouisville
Lowndes County School DistrictColumbus
M7 districts
N11 districts
Cloverdale
Neshoba County School DistrictPhiladelphia
Nettleton School DistrictNettleton
New Albany Public SchoolsNew Albany
Newton County School DistrictDecatur
Newton Municipal SchoolNewton
North Bolivar Consolidated School DistrictShelby
North Panola School DistrictComo
North Pike School DistrictSummit
North Tippah School DistrictFalkner
Noxubee County School DistrictMacon
O2 districts
P11 districts
Pascagoula
Pass Christian Public School DistrictDeLisle
Pearl Public School DistrictPearl
Pearl River County School DistrictHide-A-Way Lake
Perry County SchoolsNew Augusta
Petal School DistrictPetal
Philadelphia Public School DistrictPhiladelphia
Picayune School DistrictPicayune
Pontotoc City SchoolsPontotoc
Poplarville Separate School DistrictPoplarville
Prentiss County School DistrictBooneville
Q2 districts
R2 districts
S11 districts
Hillsboro
Senatobia Municipal School DistrictSenatobia
Simpson County School DistrictD'Lo
Smith County School DistrictRaleigh
South Delta School DistrictCary
South Panola School DistrictBatesville
South Pike School DistrictMagnolia
South Tippah School DistrictRipley
Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School DistrictLongview
Stone County School DistrictWiggins
Sunflower County Consolidated School DistrictDoddsville
T4 districts
U2 districts
V1 district
W11 districts
Kokomo
Water Valley School DistrictWater Valley
Wayne County School DistrictWaynesboro
Webster County School DistrictWalthall
West Bolivar Consolidated School DistrictBeulah
West Jasper School DistrictBay Springs
West Point Consolidated School DistrictWest Point
West Tallahatchie SchoolGlendora
Western Line School DistrictGreenville
Wilkinson County School DistrictWoodville
Winona-Montgomery County Consolidated School DistrictKilmichael
Y2 districts
Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in Mississippi?
For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of school in Mississippi ranges from July 21, 2025 to September 3, 2025, depending on the district. Check individual district calendars below for exact dates.
When is the last day of school in Mississippi?
The last day of school in Mississippi for 2025-26 ranges from May 15, 2026 to June 26, 2026. Each district sets its own end date based on local scheduling.
When is spring break in Mississippi?
The most common spring break dates in Mississippi for 2025-26 are March 9, 2026 to March 13, 2026, shared by 37 districts. Other districts may have different dates — check your district's calendar for exact spring break timing.
How many school districts are in Mississippi?
We have calendar data for 74 school districts in Mississippi, spanning 70 cities. The average school year includes 179 instructional days.