summer break

June through August

Summer break is the extended vacation from school during summer months, typically lasting two to three months in the United States.

The term applies mainly to students and teachers: What are your plans for summer break?

For many, it represents freedom from academic routine—time for travel, camps, or simply doing nothing.

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school calendar structure

summer breakschool year

Educational period, usually nine months

academic year · academic term · fall semester · spring semester · term time

work/rest status

summer breakcrunch time

High-pressure final stretch

busy season · grind

seasonal timing

summer breakwinter break

School pause in December

Christmas break · spring break · winter holiday

Family

break, summer

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