DPS Calendar 2026-27: Denver Public Schools Calendar
The next school break in Denver Public Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Denver Public Schools.
90,471 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School (K-12) | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Planning and Professional Learning Day | Sep 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Conference Day (Family Conference Day) | Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Planning and Professional Learning Day | Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Planning and Professional Learning Day | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School) | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| President's Day (No School) | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Planning and Professional Learning Day | Feb 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 29 – Apr 2, 2027 | 5 |
| Planning and Professional Learning Day | Apr 30, 2027 | 1 |
| Memorial Day (No Classes) | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Day of School | Jun 4, 2027 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Denver Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Denver Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Denver Public Schools have 3 breaks, adding up to 22 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does Denver Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
22 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Denver Public Schools?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.