When does school start in Ohio?
For 2026–27, Columbus City Schools — the one Ohio district tracked here so far — starts school Thursday, August 20, 2026. Ohio schools typically start mid-to-late August.
Districts, sorted by first day
| District | First day | Last day | Spring break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus City Schools | August 20, 2026 | May 27, 2027 | March 26 – April 2, 2027 |
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Ohio in 2026?
Columbus City Schools, the one Ohio district tracked here so far, starts school on August 20, 2026. Its page has the breaks and the last day.
Does Ohio have a law about when school can start?
Ohio has no state law restricting when school may start — each local school board sets its own calendar (after a public hearing) as long as it meets the state's minimum instructional hours under ORC 3313.48.