INDIANA — Most public schools across Indiana are scheduled to be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, according to multiple district calendars reviewed statewide.
Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday in May, is a federally recognized holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service. As a result, it is widely observed by school systems across Indiana, with districts consistently listing May 25 as a full closure for students and staff.
Calendar data from a variety of Indiana school districts—including those in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Elkhart, and other areas—confirm that schools will be closed on that date. Several districts explicitly list “Memorial Day – No School” or “School Closed” on May 25 in their 2025–2026 academic calendars.
For the month of May, Memorial Day stands out as the only broadly observed holiday that results in widespread school closures across Indiana. While some districts may schedule additional non-instructional days, such as teacher workdays or e-learning days, these vary by district and are not consistently observed statewide.
In many cases, Memorial Day occurs near the end of the academic year. Numerous Indiana districts schedule their final student days in late May, often within the same week as the holiday or shortly afterward.
Following the holiday, most Indiana students either return briefly to complete the school year or have already concluded classes, depending on the district’s calendar.
