School Calendars Today (February 25, 2026)

Today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, is not a US Federal Holiday. The most recent federal holiday was Presidents’ Day on February 16.

Since today is a standard school day, we are following the Upcoming Deadlines format to help you navigate registration, testing, and enrollment windows.

• School Closings and Delays Today (March 4, 2026)
• School Calendars Today (March 4, 2026)
• School Bus & City Transit Cancellations: USA and Canada (March 4, 2026)
• Will There Be School Tomorrow? (Mar 4, 2026)
• School Closings and Delays Today (March 3, 2026)
• School Calendars Today (March 3, 2026)

Upcoming Deadlines (Standard Day)

Immediate Deadlines

• New York City (NYC DOE): Today is the final push for families with children born in 2021! While the initial Kindergarten deadline for Fall 2026 was in late January, the Pre-K application window is currently open. Families are encouraged to submit their choices via MySchools by late February/early March to ensure priority placement.

• Los Angeles Unified (LAUSD): The Late Choices application window for the 2026-2027 school year is currently open (it began February 2). If you missed the November “On-Time” deadline, apply now to be added to the end of the waitlists for Magnet and Dual Language programs.

• Midland Public Schools: Today is a critical day for incoming Kindergarten families—the district-wide Pre-Primary Center meeting for Developmental Kindergarten (DK) is scheduled for tomorrow, February 26.

Testing Windows

• English Language Learners (WIDA ACCESS): The testing window for the WIDA ACCESS (measuring English proficiency) is currently active in many states (including Washington and others). This window typically runs through March 20, 2026.

• Texas (STAAR Alternate 2): Educators are beginning to prepare for the STAAR Alternate 2. The official preview period for administrators begins next week on March 2, so expect classroom activities to shift toward test-readiness.

• Washington State (WA-AIM): The WA-AIM testing window for ELA, Math, and Science is currently open and will remain so through May 1.

District-Specific Highlights: Early Release & Schedules

In the top 7 largest US school districts, Wednesday is the most common day for schedule adjustments:

Looking Ahead: March 2026 Forecast

• Next School Holiday: Many districts will be closed on Friday, March 20, 2026, in observance of Eid al-Fitr.

• Daylight Savings: Don’t forget that clocks will “spring forward” on Sunday, March 8, 2026, which often leads to a “sleepy Monday” for students on March 9.