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District of Columbia Public Schools calendar 2026/27 and 2027/28 (District of Columbia)
The next break in District of Columbia Public Schools is No School for Students or Teachers / Thanksgiving, from Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026 (3 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 school years, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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School holidays
School year 2026/27
First day of school: Mon 24 Aug 2026 · Last day of school: Thu 17 Jun 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Parent Teacher Conference Day - No school for students No school | Tue 13 Oct 2026 | Tue 13 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| PD for Staff / No School for Students No school for students | Fri 30 Oct 2026 | Fri 30 Oct 2026 | 1 |
| Half-Day Records & Half-Day Wellness / No School for Students No school for students | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| No School for Students or Teachers No school | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 1 |
| No School for Students or Teachers / Thanksgiving | Wed 25 Nov 2026 | Fri 27 Nov 2026 | 3 |
| PD for Staff / No School for Students No school for students | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | 1 |
| No School for Students or Teachers / Winter Break | Tue 22 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 | 11 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Half-Day Records & Half-Day PD / No School for Students No school for students | Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Tue 26 Jan 2027 | 1 |
| Parent Teacher Conference Day - No school for students No school | Thu 11 Feb 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 | 1 |
| PD for Staff / No School for Students No school for students | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | 1 |
| No School for Students or Teachers / Spring Break | Mon 22 Mar 2027 | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | 5 |
| Half-Day Records & Half-Day Wellness / No School for Students No school for students | Fri 9 Apr 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Fri 16 Apr 2027 | Fri 16 Apr 2027 | 1 |
| Wellness Day / No School for Students or Teachers No school | Fri 14 May 2027 | Fri 14 May 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Mon 31 May 2027 | Mon 31 May 2027 | 1 |
School year 2027/28
First day of school: Mon 23 Aug 2027 · Last day of school: Thu 15 Jun 2028
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | 1 |
| Parent Teacher Conference Day - No school for students No school | Tue 12 Oct 2027 | Tue 12 Oct 2027 | 1 |
| Half-Day Records & Half-Day Wellness / No School for Students No school for students | Fri 29 Oct 2027 | Fri 29 Oct 2027 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Thu 11 Nov 2027 | Thu 11 Nov 2027 | 1 |
| PD for Staff / No School for Students No school for students | Fri 12 Nov 2027 | Fri 12 Nov 2027 | 1 |
| No School for Students or Teachers / Thanksgiving | Wed 24 Nov 2027 | Fri 26 Nov 2027 | 3 |
| PD for Staff / No School for Students No school for students | Mon 20 Dec 2027 | Mon 20 Dec 2027 | 1 |
| No School for Students or Teachers / Winter Break | Tue 21 Dec 2027 | Fri 31 Dec 2027 | 11 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Mon 17 Jan 2028 | Mon 17 Jan 2028 | 1 |
| Half-Day Records & Half-Day PD / No School for Students No school for students | Mon 24 Jan 2028 | Mon 24 Jan 2028 | 1 |
| Parent Teacher Conference Day - No school for students No school | Thu 17 Feb 2028 | Thu 17 Feb 2028 | 1 |
| PD for Staff / No School for Students No school for students | Fri 18 Feb 2028 | Fri 18 Feb 2028 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | 1 |
| Half-Day Records & Half-Day Wellness / No School for Students No school for students | Fri 31 Mar 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 | 1 |
| No School for Students or Teachers / Spring Break | Mon 10 Apr 2028 | Fri 14 Apr 2028 | 5 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Mon 17 Apr 2028 | Mon 17 Apr 2028 | 1 |
| Wellness Day / No School for Students or Teachers No school | Fri 12 May 2028 | Fri 12 May 2028 | 1 |
| Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff | Mon 29 May 2028 | Mon 29 May 2028 | 1 |
Public holidays in District of Columbia, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Thu 26 Nov 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Washington's Birthday |
| Fri 16 Apr 2027 | Emancipation Day |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Fri 18 Jun 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Observed |
| Sat 19 Jun 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| Sun 4 Jul 2027 | Independence Day |
| Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Independence Day Observed |
| Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Labor Day |
| Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Indigenous Peoples' Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is No School for Students or Teachers / Thanksgiving 2026 in District of Columbia Public Schools?
No School for Students or Teachers / Thanksgiving 2026 in District of Columbia Public Schools is from Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026, 3 days including weekends.
When is No School for Students or Teachers / Winter Break 2026 in District of Columbia Public Schools?
No School for Students or Teachers / Winter Break 2026 in District of Columbia Public Schools is from Tuesday 22 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027, 11 days including weekends.
When is No School for Students or Teachers / Spring Break 2027 in District of Columbia Public Schools?
No School for Students or Teachers / Spring Break 2027 in District of Columbia Public Schools is from Monday 22 March 2027 to Friday 26 March 2027, 5 days including weekends.
When is the last day of school in District of Columbia Public Schools?
The last day of the 2026/27 school year is Thursday 17 June 2027.
When is No School for Students or Teachers / Thanksgiving 2027 in District of Columbia Public Schools?
No School for Students or Teachers / Thanksgiving 2027 in District of Columbia Public Schools is from Wednesday 24 November 2027 to Friday 26 November 2027, 3 days including weekends.
When does school start in District of Columbia Public Schools?
The first day of school for 2027/28 is Monday 23 August 2027.
When is the last day of school in District of Columbia Public Schools?
The last day of the 2027/28 school year is Thursday 15 June 2028.
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Researched by Holibase | dcps.dc.gov | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| 2027/28 | Researched by Holibase | dcps.dc.gov | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
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