Fargo Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 calendar for Fargo Public Schools has 22 weekdays without school between the first and last day: 11 in two breaks, ten single holidays and one teacher workday. Classes begin August 26, 2026 and end May 27, 2027; the longest stretch off is winter break, 12 days in a row.

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First dayWed, Aug 26, 2026

Last dayThu, May 27, 2027

Spring breakNot on calendar

Winter breakDec 23 to Jan 1back Mon, Jan 4, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

175 student days (district count) · Weekends are not listed. Past dates are dimmed.

Fargo Public Schools 2026-2027 Fargo Public Schools 2026-2027 (all schools) dates
Date	Event
Wed, Aug 26, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Early release
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	NS: Holiday
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Early release
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	NS: Holiday
Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Holiday Break · 3 school days off
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Early release
Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break · 8 school days off
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Early release
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Storm Makeup Day* (NS: Vacation Day if not needed)
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NS: Holiday
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	NS: School Break
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	NS: School Break
Fri, May 21, 2027	Storm Makeup Day* (NS: Vacation Day if not needed)
Fri, May 21, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last day of school
Fri, May 28 to Sun, May 30, 2027	Graduation ceremonies

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Verified against Fargo Public Schools’ official 2026-2027 calendar on September 29, 2026. Confidence: High.

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

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Note: Grades 1-12 start Aug 26. Kindergarten has assessment days Aug 26-27 and first day of class Aug 28. Early Out days are 2 hours. Storm Makeup Days (Mar 25 and May 21) are 'NS: Vacation Day' if not needed. The calendar has no named Spring Break; single School Break days are Mar 29 and Apr 30, plus Mar 26 holiday. Semester 1 ends Jan 14 (88 days), semester 2 ends May 27 (87 days). The document has no board approval statement. Memorial Day (May 31) and Juneteenth (Jun 18) fall after the last day of school.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Fargo Public Schools students have 7 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 Mon, Oct 12	3 days	NS: Holiday
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	Presidents' Day
Thu, Mar 25 to Mon, Mar 29	5 days	Storm Makeup Day* (NS: Vacation Day if not needed); NS: Holiday; NS: School Break (school may be held if a make-up day is needed)
Fri, Apr 30 to Sun, May 2	3 days	NS: School Break
Fri, May 21 to Sun, May 23	3 days	Storm Makeup Day* (NS: Vacation Day if not needed) (school may be held if a make-up day is needed)

Nearby districts

Compare Fargo Public Schools with West Fargo Public Schools or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Fargo Public Schools	Aug 26	none	May 27
West Fargo Public Schools	Aug 27	none	May 27

Frequently asked questions

When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end for Fargo Public Schools?

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 26, 2026 and the last day is Thursday, May 27, 2027, 175 student days in total.

Is there school on Presidents’ Day in Fargo Public Schools?

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

Does Fargo Public Schools have early release days?

Yes, the calendar lists four early release days: Sep 16, Oct 21, Dec 9 and Feb 10.

When is winter break 2026 for Fargo Public Schools?

Winter break runs Wed, Dec 23, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Counting weekends, students are off 12 days in a row and go back Monday, January 4, 2027.

How long is Thanksgiving break in Fargo Public Schools?

3 school days: Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026.

Where do these Fargo Public Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “2026 - 2027 School 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: Fargo Public Schools is based in Fargo, North Dakota (Cass County), with about 11,444 students in 26 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us. See all North Dakota school calendars.