District of Columbia Public Schools Thanksgiving Break 2026
The 2026-2027 District of Columbia Public Schools calendar puts Thanksgiving break on Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026, the same dates as neighboring Alexandria City Public Schools. Plan around Tue, Nov 24, 2026 as the last day of classes and Mon, Nov 30, 2026 as the first day back.
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Thanksgiving break in nearby districts
| District | Thanksgiving break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Alexandria City Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Montgomery County Public Schools | Nov 26-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Howard County Public School System | Nov 26-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Loudoun County Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Prince William County Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Calvert County Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| Baltimore City Public Schools | Nov 25-27, 2026 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
When does District of Columbia Public Schools Thanksgiving break start and end?
Thanksgiving break starts Wednesday, November 25, 2026 and ends Friday, November 27, 2026.
When do District of Columbia Public Schools students go back to school after Thanksgiving break?
Monday, November 30, 2026.
How many days off is Thanksgiving break?
three school days. With the weekends, students are off 5 days in a row (Wed, Nov 25 to Sun, Nov 29, 2026).
Could District of Columbia Public Schools Thanksgiving break dates change?
The dates come from the district’s calendar. Districts sometimes revise a calendar after weather closures; we re-check the official document every week and update this page if it changes.
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