SPS Calendar 2026-27: Seattle Public Schools Calendar
The next school break in Seattle Public Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Seattle Public Schools.
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Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school for 1st-12th grade students | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| State In-service Day | Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
| Veterans Day Observed | Nov 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 26 – 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Winter break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 12 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Day between semesters | Jan 28, 2027 | 1 |
| Mid-winter break | Feb 15 – 19, 2027 | 5 |
| Spring break | Apr 12 – 16, 2027 | 5 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Juneteenth observed | Jun 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Last day of school | Jun 21, 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 (Seattle Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Seattle Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Seattle Public Schools have 3 breaks, adding up to 19 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 Seattle Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
19 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Seattle 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.