Election Day 2026: Is There School in Your State?
Is There School on Election Day 2026 (Tuesday, November 3)? In 104 of the 179 school districts we track (58%), there is no school; the other 75 hold class.
| state | Districts with no school | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 27 of 27 | No school |
| New Hampshire | 13 of 13 | No school |
| New Mexico | 14 of 14 | No school |
| Rhode Island | 14 of 14 | No school |
| West Virginia | 11 of 11 | No school |
| Louisiana | 8 of 9 | Depends on district |
| Missouri | 12 of 18 | Depends on district |
| Iowa | 3 of 11 | Depends on district |
| Kansas | 1 of 11 | Depends on district |
| Nebraska | 1 of 19 | Depends on district |
| Arkansas | 0 of 14 | School in session |
| Mississippi | 0 of 9 | School in session |
| North Dakota | 0 of 9 | School in session |
By the School Year Calendars team · Updated
Election Day 2026: Is There School?
Election Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. 104 districts of the 179 on this site (58%) have no school that day, so for most families the answer depends on the district, not the holiday. Within a single state the answer can differ: Iowa (3 of 11 closed), Kansas (1 of 11 closed), Louisiana (8 of 9 closed), Missouri (12 of 18 closed) and Nebraska (1 of 19 closed).
Election Day 2026: Is There School in Each State?
In Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island and West Virginia, every district we cover is closed. In Arkansas, Mississippi and North Dakota, every district we cover holds class.
Arkansas: school is in session in every district we cover
On Election Day 2026, none of the 14 Arkansas districts we cover close.
- Benton School District
- Bentonville Schools
- Cabot Public Schools
- Conway Public Schools
- Fort Smith Public Schools
- Jonesboro Public Schools
- Little Rock School District
- Marion School District
- Mountain Home School District
- North Little Rock School District
- Pulaski County Special School District
- Searcy School District
- Springdale School District
- Van Buren School District
Connecticut: no school in every district we cover
On Election Day 2026, all 27 Connecticut districts we cover have no school.
- Bridgeport Public Schools
- Bristol Public Schools
- Consolidated School District of New Britain
- Danbury Public Schools
- Darien Public Schools
- Enfield Public Schools
- Fairfield Public Schools
- Glastonbury Public Schools
- Greenwich Public Schools
- Hamden Public Schools
- Hartford Public Schools
- Manchester Public Schools
- Meriden Public Schools
- Milford Public Schools
- New Haven Public Schools
- Norwalk Public Schools
- Ridgefield Public Schools
- South Windsor Public Schools
- Southington Public Schools
- Stamford Public Schools
- Stratford Public Schools
- Trumbull Public Schools
- Wallingford Public Schools
- Waterbury Public Schools
- West Hartford Public Schools
- West Haven Public Schools
- Westport Public Schools
Iowa: no school in 3 of 11 districts
On Election Day 2026, 3 Iowa districts we cover have no school and 8 hold class. Closed: Iowa City Community School District, Cedar Rapids Community School District, Sioux City Community Schools. In class: Ankeny Community School District, Johnston Community School District, North Scott Community School District, Norwalk Community School District, Waterloo Community Schools, Waukee Community School District, Council Bluffs Community School District, Ottumwa Community School District.
Kansas: no school in 1 of 11 districts
On Election Day 2026, 1 Kansas district we cover has no school and 10 hold class. Closed: Wichita Public Schools (USD 259). In class: Olathe Public Schools, Blue Valley Schools, Lawrence Public Schools, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, Andover Public Schools (USD 385), Garden City Public Schools (USD 457), Maize USD 266, Derby Public Schools, Spring Hill Schools (USD 230), Turner USD 202.
Louisiana: no school in 8 of 9 districts
On Election Day 2026, 8 Louisiana districts we cover have no school and 1 holds class. Closed: Lafayette Parish School System, Livingston Parish Public Schools, Rapides Parish Schools, Jefferson Parish Schools, Ouachita Parish Schools, St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Tangipahoa Parish School System, Lincoln Parish Schools. In class: Evangeline Parish Schools.
Mississippi: school is in session in every district we cover
On Election Day 2026, none of the 9 Mississippi districts we cover close.
Missouri: no school in 12 of 18 districts
On Election Day 2026, 12 Missouri districts we cover have no school and 6 hold class. Closed: Springfield Public Schools, Blue Springs School District, Francis Howell School District, Rockwood School District, Hazelwood School District, Saint Louis Public Schools, Columbia Public Schools, Fort Zumwalt School District, Lee's Summit R-7 School District, Nixa Public Schools, Raytown Quality Schools, Kirkwood School District. In class: Jefferson City Public Schools, North Kansas City Schools, Kansas City Public Schools, St. Joseph School District, Liberty Public Schools, Park Hill School District.
Nebraska: no school in 1 of 19 districts
On Election Day 2026, 1 Nebraska district we cover has no school and 18 hold class. Closed: Millard Public Schools. In class: Lincoln Public Schools, Elkhorn Public Schools, Bellevue Public Schools, Grand Island Public Schools, Lexington Public Schools, Hastings Public Schools, Kearney Public Schools, Fremont Public Schools, Westside Community Schools, Bennington Public Schools, Waverly School District 145, Ralston Public Schools, York Public Schools, Seward Public Schools, Beatrice Public Schools, Crete Public Schools, Gering Public Schools, North Platte Public Schools.
New Hampshire: no school in every district we cover
On Election Day 2026, all 13 New Hampshire districts we cover have no school.
- Bedford School District
- Claremont School District
- Concord School District
- Exeter Region Cooperative School District
- Governor Wentworth Regional School District
- Hudson School District
- Manchester School District
- Merrimack Valley School District
- Nashua School District
- Oyster River Cooperative School District
- Pinkerton Academy
- Salem School District
- Windham School District
New Mexico: no school in every district we cover
On Election Day 2026, all 14 New Mexico districts we cover have no school.
- Alamogordo Public Schools
- Albuquerque Public Schools
- Artesia Public Schools
- Bloomfield School District
- Carlsbad Municipal Schools
- Deming Public Schools
- Española Public Schools
- Farmington Municipal Schools
- Las Cruces Public Schools
- Los Alamos Public Schools
- Los Lunas Schools
- Rio Rancho Public Schools
- Ruidoso Municipal Schools
- Santa Fe Public Schools
North Dakota: school is in session in every district we cover
On Election Day 2026, none of the 9 North Dakota districts we cover close.
Rhode Island: no school in every district we cover
On Election Day 2026, all 14 Rhode Island districts we cover have no school.
- Barrington Public Schools
- Bristol Warren Regional School District
- Central Falls School District
- Coventry Public Schools
- Cranston Public Schools
- Johnston Public Schools
- Middletown Public Schools
- Newport Public Schools
- North Kingstown School Department
- North Providence Public Schools
- Providence Public Schools
- Smithfield Public Schools
- South Kingstown Public Schools
- Westerly Public Schools
West Virginia: no school in every district we cover
On Election Day 2026, all 11 West Virginia districts we cover have no school.
Does State Law Close Schools on Election Day 2026?
In some states, yes. West Virginia law requires schools to close on any day a primary, general or special election is held throughout the state or school district (W. Va. Code §18A-5-2). Elsewhere the decision belongs to each district's school board, which is why neighboring districts can differ.
Election Day 2026 and Veterans Day: Two Days Off in November?
66 districts have no school on both Election Day (November 3) and Veterans Day (November 11). See which districts close on Veterans Day 2026, and how long Thanksgiving break 2026 lasts in each state.
Where Does This Election Day 2026 School Data Come From?
Every Election Day 2026 date here comes from the 2026-27 calendar each district published on its own website; the latest check was October 15, 2026, and the state law text was read on October 11, 2026. A district counts as closed when its calendar shows no school for students that day, whether it is listed as a holiday or as a teacher workday with no students. One official calendar per state is linked below, and how we read every calendar is on the About page.
- West Virginia state lawStatute text
- Bentonville Schools 2026-27 calendarArkansas
- Stamford Public Schools 2026-27 calendarConnecticut
- Iowa City Community School District 2026-27 calendarIowa
- Olathe Public Schools 2026-27 calendarKansas
- Lafayette Parish School System 2026-27 calendarLouisiana
- Rankin County School District 2026-27 calendarMississippi
- Springfield Public Schools 2026-27 calendarMissouri
- Lincoln Public Schools 2026-27 calendarNebraska
- Pinkerton Academy 2026-27 calendarNew Hampshire
- Albuquerque Public Schools 2026-27 calendarNew Mexico
- Fargo Public Schools 2026-27 calendarNorth Dakota
- Cranston Public Schools 2026-27 calendarRhode Island
- Berkeley County Schools 2026-27 calendarWest Virginia
Election Day 2026: Is There School in Your State? FAQ
Is there school on Election Day 2026?
- It depends on the district: 104 of the 179 districts we track (58%) have no school on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; the other 75 hold class.
Which states close schools on Election Day?
- Every district we cover in Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island and West Virginia is closed. No district we cover in Arkansas, Mississippi and North Dakota is.
When is Election Day 2026?
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the date of the federal midterm general election.
Do all schools close on Election Day?
- No. In our data the answer splits by state and district, from every district closed in some states to none in others; check your district's calendar.