South Dakota School Calendar 2025-2026
South Dakota has 149 public school districts serving 136K students. This page covers the 2025-2026 school year with day-level calendar data for every district.
149
Districts
136K
Students
2025-2026
School Year
Key Dates
Earliest First Day
August 1, 2025
Latest Last Day
June 30, 2026
Peak Spring Break
April 6, 2026
School Year
2025-2026
Schools on Break This Week
In session
<1K
5K-10K
20K-50K
100K+
Largest Districts in South Dakota
The 10 largest school districts by enrollment, with their 2025-2026 calendar dates:
| District | Enrollment | First Day | Last Day | School Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | 25,122 | Aug 21 | May 20 | 178 |
| Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | 12,743 | Sep 22 | May 22 | 148 |
| Harrisburg School District 41-2 | 5,912 | Aug 20 | May 28 | 187 |
| Brandon Valley School District 49-2 | 4,949 | Aug 25 | May 20 | 167 |
| Aberdeen School District 06-1 | 4,326 | Aug 27 | Jun 10 | 181 |
| Watertown School District 14-4 | 3,803 | Aug 21 | May 22 | 176 |
| Brookings School District 05-1 | 3,431 | Aug 25 | May 22 | 195 |
| Meade School District 46-1 | 3,068 | Sep 2 | Jun 16 | 176 |
| Yankton School District 63-3 | 3,036 | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| Huron School District 02-2 | 2,917 | Aug 6 | May 28 | 184 |
Spring Break in South Dakota
The peak spring break day in South Dakota is April 6, 2026, when 26 districts (49K students) are on break.
Break Types
Breakdown of non-school days across all South Dakota districts (excludes weekends and summer):
| Break Type | Student-Days | Districts |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Break | 981K student-days | 114 |
| Spring Break | 375K student-days | 77 |
| Thanksgiving Break | 218K student-days | 81 |
| Fall Break | 81K student-days | 19 |
| Inservice | 63K student-days | 3 |
| Presidents' Day Break | 50K student-days | 1 |
Want This Data in Your Pipeline?
Get day-level calendar data for all 149 South Dakota districts via API. $99/mo for full access.
Get API Access →