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Back-to-School Season (US)

The US back-to-school shopping season runs through July and August as families buy clothes, supplies and tech.

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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day

Most US schools start in August, and the National Retail Federation tracks family spending on clothes, supplies and electronics each summer. Its research shows most shoppers have started buying by early July. NRF has surveyed back-to-school spending since 2003.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
20271 July to 31 August 2027USASet by a fixed rule
20281 July to 31 August 2028USASet by a fixed rule
20291 July to 31 August 2029USASet by a fixed rule

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