Holidays in the United States
Holidays in the United States
Private schools in the United States have the same holidays as in government schools. The academic session consists of 180 school days (continuing from early fall to early summer), comparatively academic session in universities and colleges comprises shorter days. Few districts authorize several anticipated snow days. When the number of canceled days is more than scheduled days, the start of summer can be adjusted so that the length of the year may stay similar. Holidays are those days when there are no classes and schools are closed.
The school holidays in the United States described below can be subjected to change. If you want to have more information regarding similar queries, contact your concerned education department. To stay updated with all information, please visit the school’s website.
United States School Calendar (2019-2020)
| Date | Holiday name |
| Sep 10-13, 2019 | First day of School |
| September 29-Oct 1, 2019 | Rosh Hashanah Break |
| November 28-29, 2019 | Thanks giving break |
| December 20,2019-Jan 6, 2020 | Christmas Break |
| Feb 14-24, 2020 | Mid winter Break |
| March 7-14, 2020 | Spring Break |
| Jan 20, 2020 | Last day of School |
In the United States, when a holiday falls on Saturday, it is generally perceived on preceding Friday.
When it falls on Sunday, the holiday is on the following Monday.
United States school Holidays
Private and public schools in the United States perceive all federal and state holidays as well as holidays on ethnic and religious festivals.
Thanksgiving day
The day is typically commemorated on the fourth Thursday of November. Following Thanksgiving Day, there is a Black Friday that is also a holiday.
Christmas
In most of the schools in the US, there is a holiday on Christmas day. So, there are no classes on that day. The break continues unless January comes following new year’s eve. In case if there is Sunday on the 1st of January, the New year is commemorated on Monday. So, classes restart from Tuesday, the 3rd of January. Christmas is celebrated with great joy, happiness, and jubilation. The occasion is celebrated with friends and family. Gifts are exchanged among friends and family members. Christmas is a festival that is celebrated as Jesus Christ was born on that day.
Fall break
Fall is not celebrated as a holiday throughout the country. Fall break is generally one week in September or October.
Winter break
Winter is celebrated as a holiday in the winter season. It generally continues till February or March including president’s day.
Summer break
Summer Break usually lasts from 10 to 11 weeks (May to August). The length of the summer break relies on district and state.
Religious holidays
For religious communities, there are some sacred days. There are holidays on these special occasions. These religiously special events may include the Islamic holidays, Good Friday, and Jewish holidays.
Independence day
Independence day is celebrated with a great spirit and joy. United States Independence day is commemorated on July 4th. So, there is a common holiday on that remarkable occasion. The day is celebrated as the United States came into being on July 4, 1776.
Labor day
In recognition of the American labor movement, the labor day is celebrated on September 3rd of September.