School Calendars Today (January 24, 2026)

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Since today is Saturday, January 24, 2026, most schools in the United States are currently closed for the weekend. However, this specific weekend falls during a busy transition period for many academic calendars as they move from the end of the first semester (Fall) into the start of the second semester (Spring).

Here are the specific details regarding school calendars for this date across the country:

📅 Current School Status: Saturday, Jan 24, 2026

Public K-12 Schools: Closed (Weekend).
Colleges/Universities: Most are in session or beginning their Spring semester.
Holiday Context: This is the weekend following Martin Luther King Jr. Day (which was Monday, Jan 19) and precedes many “Mid-Winter” or “Semester Break” planning days.

🏫 Major District Highlights (Jan 24 – Jan 26)

While today is a Saturday, many major districts have special schedules or closures surrounding this date:

District	Notable Event for Jan 24–26, 2026
New York City (NYCDOE)	High school students are in the middle of Regents Exams (Jan 20–23). Monday, Jan 26, is a Professional Development Day (No school for students).
Prince George’s County (MD)	Monday, Jan 26, marks the End of the Second Quarter. Students have an Early Dismissal.
Philadelphia (SDP)	Normal weekend operations. High schools are finishing the first Keystone Testing Window.
Chicago (CPS)	Standard weekend. Students recently returned from Winter Break on Jan 6.
Los Angeles (LAUSD)	Normal weekend; Spring semester is well underway.

🎓 Higher Education (Colleges)

January 24 often falls at the very start of the Spring term for universities.

University of Texas at Austin: Spring semester classes are in full swing (started Jan 12).
Brown University: Spring classes began earlier this week (Jan 21).
UC Davis: Mid-quarter for the Winter Quarter system.
University of Rochester: Classes began on Jan 20; today is part of the first full weekend of the Spring term.

💡 Upcoming Notable Dates

If you are planning for the next few weeks, keep these national trends in mind:

Monday, January 26: A common date for “Semester Bridge” days or teacher grading days.
Monday, February 16: Presidents’ Day (Federal Holiday). Most schools nationwide will be closed for a 3-day weekend or a week-long Mid-Winter Recess.

For the most current information on school closings or delays in specific areas, it’s advisable to check local news outlets or official school district communications.

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