HIDOE Calendar 2026-27: Hawaii State Department of Education Calendar
The next school break in Hawaii State Department of Education is the Thanksgiving break: Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Hawaii State Department of Education.
167,071 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Students' First Day | Aug 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Statehood Day | Aug 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 5 – 9, 2026 | 5 |
| Election Day | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Veterans' Day | Nov 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 26 – 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Teacher Workday (no students) | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Presidents' Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 15 – 19, 2027 | 5 |
| Good Friday | Mar 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Kuhio Day (school observed) | Mar 29, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Day for Students & Second Semester Ends | May 27, 2027 | 1 |
| Students' First Day | Aug 2, 2027 | 1 |
| Statehood day | Aug 20, 2027 | 1 |
| Labor day | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 4 – 8, 2027 | 5 |
| Veterans day | Nov 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 25 – 26, 2027 | 2 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Teacher workday no students | Jan 3, 2028 | 1 |
| Dr martin luther king jr day | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Presidents day | Feb 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 13 – 17, 2028 | 5 |
| Kuhio day school observed | Mar 27, 2028 | 1 |
| Good friday | Apr 14, 2028 | 1 |
| Last Day for Students & Second Semester Ends | May 24, 2028 | 1 |
| Statehood day | Aug 18, 2028 | 1 |
| Labor day | Sep 4, 2028 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 9 – 13, 2028 | 5 |
| Election day | Nov 7, 2028 | 1 |
| Veterans day | Nov 10, 2028 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 24, 2028 | 2 |
| Winter break | Dec 22, 2028 – Jan 4, 2029 | 14 |
| Teacher workday no students | Jan 5, 2029 | 1 |
| Dr martin luther king jr day | Jan 15, 2029 | 1 |
| Presidents day | Feb 19, 2029 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 19 – 23, 2029 | 5 |
| Kuhio day school observed | Mar 26, 2029 | 1 |
| Good friday | Mar 30, 2029 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Hawaii State Department of Education). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Hawaii State Department of Education this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Hawaii State Department of Education have 4 breaks, adding up to 24 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does Hawaii State Department of Education have in 2026-2027?
24 days including weekends, spread over 4 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Hawaii State Department of Education?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.