Boulder Valley School District Calendar 2026-2027
Thanksgiving break in Boulder Valley School District is three school days (Nov 25-27, 2026), winter break covers December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 and spring break is Mar 15-19, 2027. School runs from August 12, 2026 to May 20, 2027, 172 instructional days in all.
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All 2026-2027 dates
172 student days by our count · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 12, 2026 | First day of school |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Oct 12 to Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Fall break · 2 school days off |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day, no school |
| Mon, Nov 23 to Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Fall conference exchange days, no school · 2 school days off |
| Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving break · 3 school days off |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Winter break · 10 school days off |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Conference exchange day, no school |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Spring break · 5 school days off |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Last day of school |
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Long weekends in 2026-2027
Besides the breaks above, Boulder Valley School District students have 4 long weekends this school year: three or more days in a row without school.
| Days off | Length | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 to Mon, Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Sat, Sep 19 to Mon, Sep 21 | 3 days | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Sat, Feb 13 to Wed, Feb 17 | 5 days | Presidents' Day; Conference exchange day, no school; Teacher workday, no school for students |
Frequently asked questions
When is spring break 2027 for Boulder Valley School District?
Spring break is Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, March 12, 2027, and students return Monday, March 22, 2027.
When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Boulder Valley School District?
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and the last day is Thursday, May 20, 2027.
Is there school on Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Boulder Valley School District?
No. Monday, October 12, 2026 is a day off for students (Fall break).
Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Boulder Valley School District?
No. Monday, January 18, 2027 is a day off for students (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).
Is there school on Presidents’ Day in Boulder Valley School District?
No. Monday, February 15, 2027 is a day off for students (Presidents' Day).
Where do these Boulder Valley School District dates come from?
Source: the district's “2026-27 BVSD General Calendar”, checked on September 28, 2026. We link the document on this page; if the district changes it, we update the dates and the “verified” date.
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About the district: Boulder Valley School District is based in Boulder, Colorado (Boulder County), with about 27,988 students in 56 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.bvsd.org. See all Colorado school calendars.