Tacoma Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027

Tacoma Public Schools runs from September 9, 2026 to June 23, 2027: 178 instructional days, three breaks totaling 18 school days off, the longest being winter break (Dec 21 to Jan 1). Spring break is Apr 5-9, 2027, the same dates as neighboring Bethel School District.

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First dayWed, Sep 9, 2026

Last dayWed, Jun 23, 2027

Spring breakApr 5-9, 2027back Mon, Apr 12, 2027

Winter breakDec 21 to Jan 1back Mon, Jan 4, 2027

All 2026-2027 dates

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

Tacoma Public Schools 2026-2027 2026-2027 Student Calendar (all schools) dates
Date	Event
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	First day of school
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Teacher workday, no school for students
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Early release
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Early release
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Early release
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day
Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Holiday Break · 3 school days off
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break · 10 school days off
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Semester Break
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Snow Make-up Day, if needed
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Teacher workday, no school for students
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Early release
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early release
Mon, Apr 5 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027	Spring Break · 5 school days off
Fri, May 28, 2027	Snow Make-up Day, if needed
Fri, May 28, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth
Wed, Jun 23, 2027	Early release
Wed, Jun 23, 2027	Last day of school
Thu, Jun 24 to Fri, Jun 25, 2027	Snow Make-up Day, if needed · 2 school days off
Thu, Jun 24, 2027	Possible weather make-up day
Fri, Jun 25, 2027	Possible weather make-up day

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Verified against Tacoma Public Schools’ official 2026-2027 calendar on September 28, 2026. Confidence: High.

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

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Note: Grades 1-12 start Sept 9 (no late start that day); Kindergarten and Transition to Kindergarten start Sept 14. Every Wednesday is a one-hour late start (except Sept 9). Oct 20 early release is for elementary conferences, grades K-5 only. Oct 22-23 and Mar 11-12 are conference early release days. June 23 is the last day and is early release. Snow make-up days (Feb 12, May 28, June 24-25) are no school unless needed; June 24-25 fall after the scheduled last day. The document does not say the calendar is board-approved. Labor Day (Sept 7) is not shown on the document.

Break details

Long weekends in 2026-2027

Besides the breaks above, Tacoma Public Schools students have 6 long weekends this school year: three or more days in a row without school.

Days off	Length	Why
Sat, Oct 10 to Mon, Oct 12	3 days	Teacher workday, no school for students
Sat, Jan 16 to Mon, Jan 18	3 days	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sat, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 1	3 days	Semester Break
Fri, Feb 12 to Tue, Feb 16	5 days	Snow Make-up Day, if needed; Presidents' Day; Teacher workday, no school for students (school may be held if a make-up day is needed)
Fri, May 28 to Mon, May 31	4 days	Snow Make-up Day, if needed; Memorial Day (school may be held if a make-up day is needed)
Fri, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 20	3 days	Juneteenth

Nearby districts

Compare Tacoma Public Schools with Bethel School District or any other district, with the days both are off.

District	First day	Spring break	Last day
Tacoma Public Schools	Sep 9	Apr 5-9	Jun 23
Bethel School District	Aug 31	Apr 5-9	Jun 15
Kent School District	Aug 26	Apr 5-9	Jun 17
Renton School District	Aug 26	Apr 5-9	Jun 16
Tahoma School District	Aug 26	Apr 5-9	Jun 15
North Thurston Public Schools	Sep 3	Apr 5-9	Jun 17
Seattle Public Schools	Sep 2	Apr 12-16	Jun 21

Frequently asked questions

When is spring break 2027 for Tacoma Public Schools?

Spring break is Mon, Apr 5 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027. The last day of school before it is Friday, April 2, 2027, and students return Monday, April 12, 2027.

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

The first day of school is Wednesday, September 9, 2026 and the last day is Wednesday, June 23, 2027.

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

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

Does Tacoma Public Schools have early release days?

Yes, the calendar lists six early release days: Oct 20, Oct 22, Oct 23, Mar 11, Mar 12 and Jun 23.

When is winter break 2026 for Tacoma Public Schools?

Winter break runs Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Counting weekends, students are off 16 days in a row and go back Monday, January 4, 2027.

Where do these Tacoma Public Schools dates come from?

Source: the district's “2026-2027 School Year Student Calendar”, checked on September 28, 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: Tacoma Public Schools is based in Tacoma, Washington (Pierce County), with about 28,847 students in 69 schools (NCES Common Core of Data, 2024-25). District website: www.tacomaschools.org/. See all Washington school calendars.