ARKANSAS — Most public schools across Arkansas are expected to be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, according to multiple district academic calendars and state holiday schedules.
Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday in May, is recognized as both a federal and state holiday. Official state listings confirm May 25, 2026, as the designated observance date in Arkansas. As a result, school systems across the state consistently schedule the day as a full closure for students and staff.
District calendars throughout Arkansas reflect this practice. For example, Rogers Public Schools lists “Memorial Day – No School” on May 25, following the last day of classes on May 22. Similar calendars from other districts show the same designation, reinforcing that the holiday is widely observed statewide.
For the month of May, Memorial Day stands out as the only broadly recognized holiday that results in widespread school closures across Arkansas. While some districts may include additional non-instructional days—such as the last day of school, teacher workdays, or potential make-up days—these vary by district and are not uniformly observed statewide.
In many cases, the academic year in Arkansas concludes in mid-to-late May, often just days before Memorial Day. Some districts schedule their final day of classes around May 20–22, with the holiday occurring shortly afterward.
Following the Memorial Day holiday, most Arkansas students have already completed the school year or will not return for additional instructional days, as districts transition into summer break.
