- School starts Monday, Aug. 28, 2028 for grades 1-12 (Thursday, Aug. 31, 2028 for kindergarten) and ends Wednesday, June 13, 2029, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Wednesday, June 13 to Monday, June 18: June 13, or June 14 if the state does not approve the district's waiver; weather makeup days can add June 14, 15 and 18.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 22 to 24. Students are out Wednesday, Nov. 22 to Sunday, Nov. 26, back Monday, Nov. 27.
- Winter break: Dec. 25 to Jan. 5. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 7, back Monday, Jan. 8.
- Spring break: April 9 to 13. Students are out Saturday, April 7 to Sunday, April 15, back Monday, April 16.
- The calendar dates no early release days. Each school's bell schedule page has its weekly schedule and early release times.
The ISD 2028-29 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as ISD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the ISD calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off, and a break is one event across all its days.
On an iPhone
Tap a file above, then tap Add All. The dates go into the calendar you choose.
In Google Calendar
On a computer, open Google Calendar, then Settings, then Import & export. Choose the file and the calendar to add it to. The dates show up on your Android phone too.
In Outlook
Open the downloaded file, or in Outlook on the web go to Add calendar, then Upload from file.
These files are a copy of the calendar today. If the district changes a date, download the file again.
ISD vacations and holidays, 2028-29
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 10 entries and 29 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 4 | Mon | 1 |
| Veterans Day (observed) Holiday | Nov. 10 | Fri | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 22 to 24 | Wed to Fri | 3 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 25 to Jan. 5 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher work day, no school for students Staff day | Jan. 26 | Fri | 1 |
| Presidents Day and February break Break | Feb. 19 to 23 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| No school (first weather makeup day) MakeupBecomes a school day if weather closes school earlier in the year | March 16 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | April 9 to 13 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 28 | Mon | 1 |
ISD early release days
The calendar dates no early release days. Each school's bell schedule page has its weekly schedule and early release times.
Schools can still send their own early dismissal notices, so watch for those.
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 2 to Monday, Sept. 4. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 5.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Nov. 10 to Sunday, Nov. 12. Veterans Day (observed). Back Monday, Nov. 13.
- 5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 22 to Sunday, Nov. 26. Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 27.
- 16 days off in a row: Saturday, Dec. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 7. Winter break. Back Monday, Jan. 8.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 13 to Monday, Jan. 15. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 16.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Jan. 26 to Sunday, Jan. 28. Teacher work day, no school for students. Back Monday, Jan. 29.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, Feb. 25. Presidents Day and February break. Back Monday, Feb. 26.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 16 to Sunday, March 18. No school (first weather makeup day). Back Monday, March 19.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, April 7 to Sunday, April 15. Spring break. Back Monday, April 16.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 26 to Monday, May 28. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, May 29.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Eight weeks have fewer than five school days, and four weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 4 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Nov. 6 | 4 | Veterans Day (observed) |
| Nov. 20 | 2 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 25 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 1 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 15 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan. 22 | 4 | Teacher work day, no school for students |
| Feb. 19 | 0 | Presidents Day and February break |
| March 12 | 4 | No school (first weather makeup day) |
| April 9 | 0 | Spring break |
| May 28 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 11 | 3 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
One of the days off is a staff day. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Jan. 26: teacher work day, no school for students
Makeup days
First weather makeup day, Friday, March 16 (a school day only if weather closes school earlier in the year), Weather makeup day (if needed), Thursday, June 14 (a school day only if more makeup days are needed, or if the state does not approve the waiver), Weather makeup day (if needed), Friday, June 15 (a school day only if more makeup days are needed) and Weather makeup day (if needed), Monday, June 18 (a school day only if more makeup days are needed).
Also worth knowing
- School is open on a federal holiday: Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 9). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The calendar lists elementary conferences with the dates not yet set ("XXX").
- The calendar prints no testing dates.
- Some days off may change: No school (first weather makeup day), March 16 (Becomes a school day if weather closes school earlier in the year).
- The last day can move. June 13, or June 14 if the state does not approve the district's waiver; weather makeup days can add June 14, 15 and 18. The planned last day is Wednesday, June 13; it can fall from Wednesday, June 13 to Monday, June 18.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows Juneteenth (June 19). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 28, 2028 for grades 1-12 and Thursday, Aug. 31, 2028 for kindergarten. The last day is Wednesday, June 13, 2029, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Wednesday, June 13 to Monday, June 18: June 13, or June 14 if the state does not approve the district's waiver; weather makeup days can add June 14, 15 and 18.
What the district notes
- Weather makeup days: if weather closes school, Friday, March 16, becomes the first makeup day. Any more closures are made up on June 14, 15 and 18.
- The planned last day, Wednesday, June 13, depends on a state waiver: if the state does not approve it, school ends Thursday, June 14 instead.
- Elementary conference dates are not set yet; the calendar lists them as "XXX".
- The calendar does not show weekly schedules. Each school's Bell Schedules page has its weekly schedule and early release times.
Common questions
When does ISD start in 2028?
The first day of school for Issaquah School District is Monday, Aug. 28, 2028 for grades 1-12, and Thursday, Aug. 31, 2028 for kindergarten.
When is the last day of school for ISD in 2029?
The last day for students is Wednesday, June 13, 2029, as planned. It can fall from Wednesday, June 13 to Monday, June 18: June 13, or June 14 if the state does not approve the district's waiver; weather makeup days can add June 14, 15 and 18.
When is winter break for ISD?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 25 to Friday, Jan. 5. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Dec. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 7 and go back Monday, Jan. 8.
When is spring break for ISD?
Spring break runs Monday, April 9 to Friday, April 13. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, April 7 to Sunday, April 15 and go back Monday, April 16.
When is Thanksgiving break for ISD?
Thanksgiving break runs Wednesday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 24. Counting weekends, students are out Wednesday, Nov. 22 to Sunday, Nov. 26 and go back Monday, Nov. 27.
Does ISD have early release days in 2028-29?
The calendar dates no early release days. Each school's bell schedule page has its weekly schedule and early release times.
How do I put the ISD calendar on my phone?
Download one of the .ics files on this page. On an iPhone, open it and tap Add All. On Android or a computer, import it into Google Calendar or Outlook.
How we checked these dates
We read every date off the district's own calendar twice: once from the PDF's text and once from the image, cell by cell against its legend.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Aug. 28: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, August grid, 28 and 31 in yellow; list "Aug 28 First day of school for students", "Aug 31 First day of school for kindergarten students".
- Last day, June 13: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, June grid, 13 in yellow; list "June 13 Last day of school".
- When the last day can move, June 13 to 18: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, list "June 14, 15, 18 Add'l weather makeup days if needed; June 14 will become the last student day if the state does not approve the waiver for January 24th"; note "June 14, 15 and 18th will be added IF necessary"; June grid, 14, 15 and 18 in light orange.
- Labor Day, Sept. 4: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, September grid, 4 in gray; list "Sept 4 Labor Day, No school for students or staff".
- Veterans Day (observed), Nov. 10: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 10 in gray; list "Nov 10 Veterans Day Observance, No school for students or staff".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 22 to 24: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, November grid, 22 to 24 in gray; list "Nov 22-24 Thanksgiving holiday, No school for students or staff".
- Winter break, Dec. 25 to Jan. 5: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, December grid, 25 to 29 in gray; January grid, 1 to 5 in gray; list "Dec 25 - Jan 5 First Winter Break, No school for students or staff".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, January grid, 15 in gray; list "Jan 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No school for students or staff".
- Teacher work day, no school for students, Jan. 26: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, January grid, 26 in orange; list "Jan 26 Teacher Work Day, No school for students".
- Presidents Day and February break, Feb. 19 to 23: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, February grid, 19 to 23 in gray; list "Feb 19 Presidents Day", "Feb 20-23 Second Winter Break, No school for students or staff".
- No school (first weather makeup day), March 16: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, March grid, 16 in light orange; list "March 16 No School or 1st Weather Make-Up, No school for students or staff".
- Spring break, April 9 to 13: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, April grid, 9 to 13 in gray; list "Apr 9-13 Spring Break, No school for students or staff".
- Memorial Day, May 28: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, May grid, 28 in gray; list "May 28 Memorial Day, No school for students or staff".
- Juneteenth, June 19: Issaquah School District 2028-2029 District Calendar, Board of Directors approved 09/11/2025 (PDF), page 1, June grid, 19 in gray; list "June 19 Juneteenth".