MPS Calendar 2026-27: Milwaukee Public Schools Calendar
The next school break in Milwaukee Public Schools is the Thanksgiving break: Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Sep 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Parent-Teacher Conference Day | Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| October Break | Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Nov 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 25 – 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 21 – 31, 2026 | 11 |
| New Year's Day/Winter Break | Jan 1, 2027 | 1 |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Jan 22, 2027 | 1 |
| February Break | Feb 22, 2027 | 1 |
| Parent-Teacher Conference Day | Mar 25, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 26 – Apr 2, 2027 | 8 |
| Professional Development | Apr 30, 2027 | 1 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
| Last Day of School | Jun 15, 2027 | 1 |
| First Day of School | Sep 1, 2027 | 1 |
| Labor Day | Sep 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Parent-Teacher Conference Day | Oct 22, 2027 | 1 |
| October Break | Oct 25, 2027 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Nov 23, 2027 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 24 – 26, 2027 | 3 |
| Winter break | Dec 22 – 31, 2027 | 10 |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan 17, 2028 | 1 |
| Professional Development Day | Jan 21, 2028 | 1 |
| Professional Development | Feb 25, 2028 | 1 |
| Parent-Teacher Conference Day | Mar 24, 2028 | 1 |
| Spring break | Apr 3 – 7, 2028 | 5 |
| Professional Development | Apr 14, 2028 | 1 |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2028 | 1 |
| Last Day of School | Jun 8, 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 (Milwaukee Public Schools). Last checked: October 12, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in Milwaukee Public Schools this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
22 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in Milwaukee 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.