Do kids have school on election day
The gist
A review found 104 of 179 districts analyzed in 13 states have no classes on Nov. 3.
Closures vary by district, so families should check their own school calendar.
How it unfolded
- Oct 15, 2026A SchoolYearCalendars.com review found 79 school districts in five states — Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island and West Virginia — with a day off for students on Nov. 3.
- Oct 28, 2026Dallas ISD announced campuses will serve as polling locations on Nov. 3 with no classes for students; teachers will use the day for professional development.
- Oct 29, 2026Palm Beach County School District listed no school on Nov. 3 for Election Day.