Mississippi Summer Break Dates: Late May/Early June to Early August

Mississippi public schools typically run:

• Start of summer break: Last week of May (often Memorial Day week) or first week of June.
• End of summer break: First or second week of August.

Variation by District

• 142 districts set own calendars (approved by local school board).
• Examples: Jackson Public Schools (May 24 – Aug 5), DeSoto County (May 23 – Aug 1), Gulfport (May 28 – Aug 6).
• Some year-round/modified calendars exist (shorter summer, longer breaks).

How to Find Exact Dates

• Check your district's website → "Calendar" or "Academic Calendar."
• Contact school office.
• Mississippi Department of Education directory links to all districts.

Private schools set independently; often similar but not identical.