District of Columbia Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The 2026-2027 calendar for District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) has 34 weekdays without school between the first and last day: 16 in three breaks, ten single holidays and eight teacher workdays. Classes begin August 24, 2026 and end June 17, 2027; the longest stretch off is winter break, 16 days in a row.
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All 2026-2027 dates
180 student days (district count) · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24, 2026 | First day of school |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break · 3 school days off |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Tue, Dec 22 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Winter Break · 8 school days off |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day |
| Mon, Mar 22 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring Break · 5 school days off |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | DC Emancipation Day |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | Wellness Day |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Thu, Jun 17, 2027 | Last day of school |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 | Possible weather make-up day |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 | Possible weather make-up day |
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Long weekends in 2026-2027
Besides the breaks above, District of Columbia Public Schools students have 9 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, Oct 10 to Tue, Oct 13 | 4 days | Indigenous Peoples' Day; Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Oct 30 to Tue, Nov 3 | 5 days | Teacher workday, no school for students; Election Day |
| Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Thu, Feb 11 to Mon, Feb 15 | 5 days | Teacher workday, no school for students; Presidents' Day |
| Fri, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 11 | 3 days | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 18 | 3 days | DC Emancipation Day |
| Fri, May 14 to Sun, May 16 | 3 days | Wellness Day |
| Sat, May 29 to Mon, May 31 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is spring break 2027 for District of Columbia Public Schools?
Spring break is Mon, Mar 22 to Fri, Mar 26, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, March 19, 2027, and students return Monday, March 29, 2027.
When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for District of Columbia Public Schools?
The first day of school is Monday, August 24, 2026 and the last day is Thursday, June 17, 2027, 180 student days in total.
When is winter break 2026 for District of Columbia Public Schools?
Winter break runs Tue, Dec 22 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Counting weekends and the adjacent days without school, students are off 16 days in a row and go back Monday, January 4, 2027.
How long is Thanksgiving break in District of Columbia Public Schools?
3 school days: Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026.
How many school days are in the District of Columbia Public Schools 2026-2027 calendar?
180 student days, as stated on the district's calendar. Our count of every weekday between the first and last day, minus the breaks, holidays and teacher workdays listed below, gives the same number.
Where do these District of Columbia Public Schools dates come from?
Source: the district's “School Year 2026-2027 Calendar - English”, checked on September 26, 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: District of Columbia Public Schools is based in Washington, District of Columbia (District of Columbia), with about 51,904 students in 117 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: dcps.dc.gov. See all District of Columbia school calendars.