When does school start in Washington?
For 2026–27, Seattle Public Schools — the one Washington district tracked here so far — starts school Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Washington schools typically start late August to the first week of September.
Districts, sorted by first day
| District | First day | Last day | Spring break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Public Schools | September 2, 2026 | June 21, 2027 | April 12–16, 2027 |
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Washington in 2026?
Seattle Public Schools, the one Washington district tracked here so far, starts school on September 2, 2026. Its page has the breaks and the last day.
Does Washington have a law about when school can start?
Washington has no state law restricting when school may start — local districts set their own calendars as long as they provide at least 180 school days and the required instructional hours (RCW 28A.150.220).