About Back to School
Back to school in the US happens between early August and early September, depending on the state and district. Shopping for supplies and clothes peaks in late July and August.
Back to School is different for every school district, between early August and early September. In 2027 it lands on a Sunday, so it falls on a weekend, in week 32 of the year. This countdown uses August 15 as a typical date. Check your district’s calendar for the exact day.
How long until Back to School?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 315 days until Back to School 2027. That works out to 45 weeks, or about 10 months and 11 days.
If you only count working days, there are 225 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 45 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 315 sleeps, and in hours that is about 7,560.
Back to School dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Passed |
| 2027 | August 15, 2027 | Sunday | 315 days |
| 2028 | August 15, 2028 | Tuesday | 681 days |
| 2029 | August 15, 2029 | Wednesday | 1,046 days |
| 2030 | August 15, 2030 | Thursday | 1,411 days |
| 2031 | August 15, 2031 | Friday | 1,776 days |
| 2032 | August 15, 2032 | Sunday | 2,142 days |
| 2033 | August 15, 2033 | Monday | 2,507 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Back to School 2027?
Back to School 2027 is on Sunday, August 15, 2027. This countdown uses August 15 as a typical date. Check your district’s calendar for the exact day.
What day of the week is Back to School 2027?
Back to School 2027 falls on a Sunday, which is a weekend day.
How many days until Back to School?
There are 315 days until Back to School, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Back to School?
Back to School is 45 weeks away, or 45.0 weeks.
How many weekends until Back to School?
There are 45 weekends between now and Back to School.
How many business days until Back to School?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 225 business days until Back to School. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Back to School on the same date every year?
No. Back to School is different for every school district, between early August and early September, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Back to School 2028?
Back to School 2028 is expected on Tuesday, August 15, 2028, 681 days from today.