When does school start in Hawaii?
Every public school in Hawaii runs on one statewide calendar. For 2026–27 it starts Monday, August 3, 2026. Hawaii schools typically start early August.
Districts, sorted by first day
| District | First day | Last day | Spring break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Public Schools | August 3, 2026 | May 27, 2027 | March 15–19, 2027 |
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Hawaii in 2026?
Every public school in Hawaii runs on one statewide calendar, and it starts August 3, 2026.
Does Hawaii have a law about when school can start?
Hawaii has no law restricting when school may start — the entire state is one school district, so instead of each community choosing its own dates, the state Department of Education sets a single calendar for every public school, and state law (HRS 302A-251) only requires 180 days and 1,080 hours of instruction.