Benton School District serves 4,750 students across 7 schools in Arkansas for the 2026–2027 school year. The school year starts August 12, 2026, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Benton School District before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
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School Calendar
Download Benton School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Benton School District.
Common Questions
Benton School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day for students in Benton School District for the 2026-2027 school year is August 12, 2026.
Spring Break in Benton School District is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026. Students are off during the holiday break through early January 2027.
Winter Break in Benton School District starts on December 21, 2026, and includes the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The fourth quarter ends on May 21, 2027, which is the last scheduled day of school for students, barring any required snow make-up days.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 16 through October 19, 2026.
The first quarter ends on October 9, 2026.
The second quarter ends on December 18, 2026.
The third quarter ends on March 10, 2027.
The fourth quarter ends on May 21, 2027.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
Presidents' Day is observed on February 15, 2027, and schools are closed.
Yes. Snow make-up days, if necessary, are scheduled for May 24-28, 2027.
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