School Calendars Today (January 29, 2026)

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Today is Thursday, January 29, 2026. In the United States, there is no nationwide federal holiday today, so the vast majority of schools are in a standard session.

However, because many school districts use the end of January to mark the transition between the first and second semesters, you will find specific regional closures for Professional Development (PD) or Teacher Work Days.

Additionally, current weather events in certain regions have caused unplanned closures today.

🏫 School Status for January 29, 2026

Region/District	Status	Reason
Most US Schools	Open	Regular Instruction
New York City (NYCDOE)	Open	Standard School Day
Chicago (CPS)	Open	Standard School Day
Washington, D.C. (DCPS)	2-Hour Delay	Inclement Weather (Snow/Ice)
Philadelphia (SDP)	Early Dismissal	Half-day for Report Card Conferences
Charles County, MD	Closed	Semester Break (Staff Only)
California Online Public Schools	Closed	Teacher Work Day
Arlington ISD (Texas)	Open	Returning from weather closure

🔍 Key Regional Details

Northeast Weather Alerts: Districts in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, as well as parts of Pennsylvania, are dealing with the aftermath of a winter storm. While Philadelphia has returned to in-person learning today, they are operating on a half-day schedule for conferences. D.C. Public Schools are operating on a two-hour delay to allow for safer travel.
Semester Transitions: Many districts in Maryland and California schedule “Grading and Reporting” or “Teacher Work Days” specifically for today or tomorrow (Jan 30) as they wrap up the second quarter of the academic year.
Standard Calendars: For the largest districts like Los Angeles Unified (LAUSD) and Miami-Dade, today is a standard full day of instruction.

📅 Upcoming Major Breaks

If you are planning ahead, the next nationwide school closure will be:

Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 16, 2026 (Most schools closed).
Mid-Winter Break: Many Northeast and West Coast schools will be closed for the full week of February 16–20.

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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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