Iowa School Calendars 2026-2027
We track 6 Iowa school districts, serving about 92,000 students, each checked against the district’s official 2026-2027 calendar. The first day of school ranges from August 24, 2026 to August 25, 2026, and the last day from May 21, 2027 to June 4, 2027. Spring break 2027 starts as early as Mar 12 and as late as Mar 15; the most common week begins Mar 15 (3 of 4 districts).
When does school start in Iowa?
| District | First day | Last day | Winter break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny Schools | Mon, Aug 24, 2026 | Fri, May 28, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 |
| Davenport Community Schools | Mon, Aug 24, 2026 | Fri, May 28, 2027 | Dec 23 to Jan 1 |
| Des Moines Public Schools | Mon, Aug 24, 2026 | Thu, Jun 3, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 |
| Iowa City Community School District | Mon, Aug 24, 2026 | Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | Dec 21 to Jan 1 |
| Dubuque Community Schools | Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | Thu, May 27, 2027 | none |
| Waterloo Community Schools | Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | Fri, May 21, 2027 | Dec 22 to Jan 1 |
Spring break 2027 in Iowa
| District | Spring break | Back to school |
|---|---|---|
| Ankeny Schools | Mar 12-19, 2027 | Mon, Mar 22, 2027 |
| Davenport Community Schools | Mar 15-19, 2027 | Mon, Mar 22, 2027 |
| Des Moines Public Schools | Mar 15-19, 2027 | Mon, Mar 22, 2027 |
| Waterloo Community Schools | Mar 15-19, 2027 | Mon, Mar 22, 2027 |
Iowa spring break 2027, grouped by week →
Iowa winter break 2026: last day before the break and first day back →
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