School Calendars Today (January 26, 2026)

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Today is Monday, January 26, 2026. Across the United States, school schedules for today are highly varied, ranging from standard instructional days to mid-year breaks, professional development days, and significant weather-related closures.

Here is the breakdown of what is happening today:

1. Major District Status (Planned)

Many large districts have specific administrative dates today, as it often marks the transition between the first and second semesters.

District	Location	Status for January 26, 2026
New York City Public Schools	NY	PD Day: Students in HS and 6–12 schools do not attend; Staff Professional Development.
Prince George’s County	MD	Early Dismissal: End of 2nd Quarter; Grading/Reporting day for teachers.
Bellevue School District	WA	No School: Planned non-instructional day.
Seattle Public Schools	WA	Regular School Day (Semester ends tomorrow, Jan 27).
Philadelphia	PA	Regular School Day (Planned), though weather may impact this.
San Francisco Unified	CA	Regular School Day.

2. Widespread Emergency Closures (Weather)

A significant winter storm is currently impacting several regions, leading to unscheduled closures today. If you are in these areas, please check local news as these are active cancellations:

Texas: Major districts including Austin ISD, Bastrop ISD, Leander ISD, and Conroe ISD have announced full closures due to icy road conditions and freezing temperatures. The University of Texas at Austin is also closed.
North Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth): Widespread closures due to sleet and ice.
Arkansas & Michigan: Numerous districts have closed or delayed openings due to heavy snow and extreme cold.

3. Academic Milestones

For schools that are in session today, January 26 often serves as a key date for the following:

End of Semester 1: Many districts use this final week of January to wrap up the first half of the academic year.
Assessment Week: Several private and independent schools (such as Milton Academy) are holding “Upper School Assessment Weeks” starting today.
Regents Exams: In New York, high schools are currently in the midst of the Regents administration period (Jan 20–23 and Jan 26).

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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