Ankeny Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Every date in the 2026-2027 Ankeny Schools calendar is below: 172 student days from August 24, 2026 to May 28, 2027, four breaks and eight single days off, each checked against the district’s official calendar.
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All 2026-2027 dates
172 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, Sep 28, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Fall Break · 1 school day off |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday · 3 school days off |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break · 10 school days off |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Mar 12 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Spring Break · 6 school days off |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Early release |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Last day of school |
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Long weekends in 2026-2027
Besides the breaks above, Ankeny Schools students have 5 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 26 to Mon, Sep 28 | 3 days | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Fri, Jan 15 to Mon, Jan 18 | 4 days | Teacher workday, no school for students; Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Sat, Feb 13 to Mon, Feb 15 | 3 days | Teacher workday, no school for students |
| Sat, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 26 | 3 days | Teacher workday, no school for students |
Frequently asked questions
When is spring break 2027 for Ankeny Schools?
Spring break is Fri, Mar 12 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027. The last day of school before it is Thursday, March 11, 2027, and students return Monday, March 22, 2027.
When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Ankeny Schools?
The first day of school is Monday, August 24, 2026 and the last day is Friday, May 28, 2027, 172 student days in total.
Is there school on Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Ankeny Schools?
No. Monday, October 12, 2026 is a day off for students (Teacher workday, no school for students).
Is there school on Good Friday in Ankeny Schools?
Yes. Friday, March 26, 2027 is a regular school day on the 2026-2027 calendar.
Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Ankeny Schools?
No. Monday, January 18, 2027 is a day off for students (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).
Where do these Ankeny Schools dates come from?
Source: the district's “2026-2027 Ankeny Schools Calendar”, checked on September 29, 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: Ankeny Schools is based in Ankeny, Iowa (Polk County), with about 12,746 students in 18 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.ankenyschools.org. See all Iowa school calendars.