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49 totalCheck public holidays and school term dates in Iowa (IA), United States. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Iowa is Friday, April 10, 2026.
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Public holidays in Iowa (IA) 2026
Public holidays in Iowa include national dates such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, along with region-specific holidays such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday and Day after Thanksgiving.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s BirthdayMonday, January 19
Memorial DayMonday, May 25
Independence Day (observed)Friday, July 3
Labor DayMonday, September 7
Veterans DayWednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26
Day after ThanksgivingFriday, November 27
Christmas DayFriday, December 25
Source: Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Last checked: April 10, 2026.
School term dates in Iowa 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Iowa in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by districtVaries by districtIowa districts publish their own calendars. Use official Iowa district maps and directories to reach local school calendars. Source
Winter breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through Iowa's official district directory resources. Source
Spring breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through Iowa's official district directory resources. Source
Source: Iowa Department of Education. Last checked: April 10, 2026.