Kentucky Schools to Close for New Year’s and Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jessica Bowling

December 28, 2025

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Public schools across Kentucky will be closed on multiple days in January as part of the 2025–26 school calendar.

  • Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026: Schools will be closed for New Year’s Day.

  • Monday, Jan. 19, 2026: Schools will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the civil rights leader.

These closures apply to most public school districts statewide. Families are encouraged to check their local district calendars for any additional changes, including weather-related adjustments.

Parents and students can plan ahead for the extended weekends created by these scheduled days off.

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