School Calendars & Key Dates Report Today (March 14, 2026)

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Today, Saturday, March 14, 2026, is a Weekend.

  • K-12 Schools: Most public and private schools are Closed.

  • Recess Status: This is a peak transition day for Spring Break. While some districts (like Houston ISD and Hillsborough County) are ending their break today, a massive wave of districts in the South and Midwest are beginning their week-long recess starting Monday.

Important News & Announcements

  • SAT Testing Day: Today is a national SAT administration date. Thousands of high school juniors and seniors are at testing centers this morning for the digital SAT.

  • Makeup Day Alerts: DC Public Schools (DCPS) has updated their calendar; due to winter weather, March 12 was converted to a student day. Note that yesterday (Friday, March 13) was observed as a “Wellness Day” (no school) for many mid-Atlantic districts.

  • Strike-Related Extensions: San Francisco Unified (SFUSD) is currently debating a proposal to extend the school year by five days to make up for instructional time lost during labor strikes; a final decision is expected by the end of March.

  • Month of Observance: March is National Women’s History Month and National Reading Month. Expect “Read Across America” wrap-up events in elementary schools next week.

Counting down to Spring Break? Why stop there? 🏁 We’ve reached the final stretch of the 2025–2026 school year. Whether you’re a senior eyeing graduation or a teacher ready for a break, use our tool below to get your personalized countdown. Just select your state to see the 'Days Remaining' status for your region.

IF THE DAY IS A HOLIDAY OR DURING A MAJOR BREAK:

(Note: As today falls on a Saturday during a major regional transition to Spring Break, we follow the Holiday/Recess format.)

Planning & Forecast (Holiday Edition):

  • Current Holiday/Break: While not a federal holiday, today is a major travel day for Spring Break. Post offices and banks are open (standard Saturday hours).

  • Recess Tracker:

    • Ending Today: Houston ISD, Knoxville County, and University of Florida.

    • Starting Today/Monday: Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Indianapolis Public Schools, and University of Texas-Austin.

    • Continuing Break: Many SEC and Big Ten universities are mid-recess.

  • Spring Break 2026 Countdown:

    • South (TX, FL, GA): Peak window is March 9 – March 20.

    • Midwest (IL, OH, MI): Most districts scheduled for March 23 – April 3.

    • Northeast/West (NY, CA, WA): Late-season breaks scheduled for March 30 – April 10.

  • Next Big Date: Friday, March 20, 2026. Many districts (including NYC and Chicago) will be closed in observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Parent & Educator Guidance

  • Logistics Advice: If your student is taking the SAT today, ensure they have their admission ticket and a fully charged testing device with the Bluebook™ app pre-installed. Testing centers do not always provide chargers.

  • Actionable Guide: For families in districts starting Spring Break on Monday: Use this weekend to audit your child’s academic portal. Many districts (like Broward County) just released Q3 mid-term status notifications. Reviewing these now allows you to schedule parent-teacher conferences before the final Q4 push.

  • Pro-Tip: If you are planning to apply for a Magnet or Charter school for the 2026-2027 year, many “Late Application” windows open immediately following Spring Break. Check your district’s “School Choice” office website this weekend to see if you missed the priority deadline; you may still be eligible for the second-round lottery.


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