South Washington County Schools Calendar 2026-2027

South Washington County Schools runs from September 9, 2026 to June 9, 2027: 168 instructional days, four breaks totaling 18 school days off, the longest being winter break (Dec 23 to Jan 4). Spring break is Mar 15-19, 2027, one week earlier than neighboring North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622.

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First dayWed, Sep 9, 2026

Last dayWed, Jun 9, 2027

Spring breakMar 15-19, 2027back Mon, Mar 22, 2027

Winter breakDec 23 to Jan 4back Tue, Jan 5, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

168 student days by our count · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.

South Washington County Schools 2026-2027 All schools (K-12) dates
Date	Event
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	No School
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	No school for grades K-5 (No School K-5); other grades attend
Thu, Oct 15 to Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Fall Break (MEA) · 2 school days off
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Thu, Nov 26 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Employee Holiday · 2 school days off
Fri, Dec 4, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Winter Break · 9 school days off
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Mar 15 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Spring Break · 5 school days off
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School - Employee Holiday
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	Last day of school

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Verified against South Washington County Schools’ official 2026-2027 calendar on September 29, 2026. Confidence: High.

Source: Family Calendar 2026-2027 School Year (PDF) · district calendar page

We fetch this document again every day and compare it with the version we verified; if the district changes it, the dates here are read again.

Note: Staggered start: grades 6 and 9 start Sept 8; grades K-5, 7-8 and 10-12 start Sept 9 (K-5 also has Assessment Days Sept 3 and Sept 8). First day given is Sept 9, when most grades start. Oct 14: no school K-5; grades 10-11 have Pre-ACT/Practice ACT testing; grades 9 and 12 complete schoolwork at home; grades 6-8 have a normal school day. Apr 20: ACT and Science MCA testing for grades 9-12; grades 9-12 not testing complete schoolwork at home. Nov 3, Feb 12 and Apr 16 are listed as Professional Development; Dec 4 and Mar 12 as Teacher Work days. Winter Break is listed as Dec 23-31 and Jan 1-4. Memorial Day (May 31, 2027) is listed as No School - Employee Holiday. Document says 'Last Updated: Oct. 29, 2025' and 'Calendar is subject to change'; no board approval is stated.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, South Washington County Schools students have 7 long weekends this school year: three or more days in a row without school.

Days off	Length	Why
Sat, Sep 26 to Mon, Sep 28	3 days	No School
Fri, Dec 4 to Sun, Dec 6	3 days	Teacher workday, no school for students
Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18	3 days	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fri, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 15	4 days	Teacher workday, no school for students; Presidents' Day
Fri, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 28	3 days	No School - Employee Holiday
Fri, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 18	3 days	Teacher workday, no school for students
Sat, May 29 to Mon, May 31	3 days	Memorial Day

Nearby districts

Compare South Washington County Schools with North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
South Washington County Schools	Sep 9	Mar 15-19	Jun 9
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622	Aug 31	Mar 22-26	Jun 3
Lakeville Public School District	Sep 8	Mar 29 to Apr 2	Jun 8
Minneapolis Public Schools	Sep 8	Apr 5-9	Jun 11
Robbinsdale Area Schools	Aug 31	Mar 22-26	May 28
Eden Prairie Schools	Sep 8	Apr 5-9	Jun 10
Minnetonka Public Schools	Sep 1	Mar 29 to Apr 2	Jun 8

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for South Washington County Schools?

Spring break is Mon, Mar 15 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 South Washington County Schools?

The first day of school is Wednesday, September 9, 2026 and the last day is Wednesday, June 9, 2027.

Are there days off for only some grades in South Washington County Schools?

Yes: Wed, Oct 14, 2026 (no school for grades K-5, No School K-5). The other grades have school on those days.

Is there school on Presidents’ Day in South Washington County Schools?

No. Monday, February 15, 2027 is a day off for students (Presidents' Day).

What does SOWASHCO stand for?

SOWASHCO is short for South Washington County Schools, the school district based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

Where do these South Washington County Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “Family Calendar 2026-2027 School Year”, 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: South Washington County Schools is based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota (Washington County), with about 19,578 students in 28 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.sowashco.org. See all Minnesota school calendars.