DCPS Calendar 2026-27: DC Public Schools Calendar
The next school break in DC Public Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for DC Public Schools.
51,904 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Parent Teacher Conference Day - No school for students | Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| PD for Staff / No School for Students | Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Half-Day Records & Half-Day Wellness / No School for Students | Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| No School for Students or Teachers | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Nov 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 25 – 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Half-Day Records & Half-Day PD / No School for Students | Jan 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Parent Teacher Conference Day - No school for students | Feb 11, 2027 | 1 |
| PD for Staff / No School for Students | Feb 12, 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 22 – 26, 2027 | 5 |
| Half-Day Records & Half-Day Wellness / No School for Students | Apr 9, 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Apr 16, 2027 | 1 |
| Wellness Day / No School for Students or Teachers | May 14, 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Day for Students / End of Term | Jun 17, 2027 | 1 |
| First Day of School | Aug 23, 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Oct 11, 2027 | 1 |
| Parent Teacher Conference Day - No school for students | Oct 12, 2027 | 1 |
| Half-Day Records & Half-Day Wellness / No School for Students | Oct 29, 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Nov 11, 2027 | 1 |
| PD for Staff / No School for Students | Nov 12, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 24 – 26, 2027 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 20 – 31, 2027 | 12 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Half-Day Records & Half-Day PD / No School for Students | Jan 24, 2028 | 1 |
| Parent Teacher Conference Day - No school for students | Feb 17, 2028 | 1 |
| PD for Staff / No School for Students | Feb 18, 2028 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Feb 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Half-Day Records & Half-Day Wellness / No School for Students | Mar 31, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 10 – 14, 2028 | 5 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Apr 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Wellness Day / No School for Students or Teachers | May 12, 2028 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | May 29, 2028 | 1 |
| No School for Students or Teachers | Jun 6, 2028 | 1 |
| Last Day for Students / End of Term | Jun 15, 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 (DC Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in DC Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in DC Public Schools have 3 breaks, adding up to 20 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 DC Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
20 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in DC 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.