When does school start in Arizona?
For 2026–27, every tracked Arizona district starts school on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Arizona schools typically start late July to early August.
Districts, sorted by first day
| District | First day | Last day | Spring break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Public Schools | August 6, 2026 | May 27, 2027 | March 8–12, 2027 |
| Tucson Unified | August 6, 2026 | May 25, 2027 | March 22–26, 2027 |
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Arizona in 2026?
Tracked Arizona districts all start school on August 6, 2026. Check your district's page for breaks and the last day.
Does Arizona have a law about when school can start?
Arizona has no state law restricting when school may start — each district's governing board sets its own calendar, subject only to instructional-time minimums (A.R.S. § 15-901), which is why many Arizona schools open in late July.
When is spring break in Arizona in 2027?
Spring break varies by district — tracked districts fall between the week of March 8, 2027 and the week of March 22, 2027. Your district's page has the exact week.