School Holidays and Closures

Paul Mitchell The School Rapid City allows the following holidays off designated by program.

Cosmetology: New Year’s Day, 1 day for Easter, Memorial Day, 2 days for Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, 3 days for Christmas, and staff personal development days (as scheduled).

Esthetics and Massage: New Year’s Day, 1 day for Easter, Memorial Day, 1 or 2 Days for Independence Day depending on the days of the week it may fall, Labor Day, Native American Day, Thanksgiving Day, 2-4 Days for Christmas depending on the days of the week it may fall, and staff personal development days (as scheduled).

Nail Technology: New Year’s Day, 2 days for Independence Day depending on the days of the week it falls, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, 2-4 Days for Christmas depending on the days of the week it may fall, and staff personal development days (as scheduled). 

2025Date
New YearsJanuary 1, 2025
Easter MondayApril 21, 2025
Memorial DayMay 26, 2025
Independence DayJuly 3-7, 2025
Labor DaySeptember 1, 2025
Native American DayOctober 13, 2025
Thanksgiving BreakNovember 27- December 1, 2025
Christmas BreakDecember 24- 26, 2025
Staff Training DaysJanuary 6, February 3, March 17, April 14, June 9, August 18, September 15, October 27

These dates are determined according to the calendar each year. Additional holidays may be added to the schedule at the discretion of school administration. The school is open for business unless there is a declared State of Emergency. Unexpected closures and snow days will be reported via mass text message and/or Current Students Facebook page.