Douglas County School District Calendar 2026-27
The fall break is under way, until Friday, October 16.
All school breaks and days off for Douglas County School District.
61,243 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Sep 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 12 – 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Professional Development Day | Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 23 – 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Teacher Work Day | Dec 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Winter break | Dec 21 – 31, 2026 | 11 |
| New Years Day | Jan 1, 2027 | 1 |
| Teacher Work Day | Jan 4, 2027 | 1 |
| MLK Holiday | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Compensation Day | Feb 12, 2027 | 1 |
| Presidents Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 15 – 19, 2027 | 5 |
| Professional Development Day | Apr 23, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Day of School for Students | May 27, 2027 | 1 |
| First Day of School | Aug 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Development | Sep 17, 2027 | 1 |
| Fall break | Oct 11 – 15, 2027 | 5 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 22 – 26, 2027 | 5 |
| Teacher Work Day | Dec 17, 2027 | 1 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Teacher Work Day | Jan 3, 2028 | 1 |
| MLK Holiday | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Professional Development | Feb 18, 2028 | 1 |
| Presidents Day | Feb 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 20 – 24, 2028 | 5 |
| Professional Development | Apr 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Compensation Day | Apr 24, 2028 | 1 |
| Last Day of School | May 25, 2028 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Douglas County School District). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Douglas County School District this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Douglas County School District have 4 breaks, adding up to 26 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 Douglas County School District have in 2026-2027?
26 days including weekends, spread over 4 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Douglas County School District?
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.