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District of Columbia School Calendars 2026-2027
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for District of Columbia school districts, plus first and last days.
No school today in about 67% of District of Columbia districts we track.
Fall break
Not common
few districts take one
Thanksgiving break
Mon – Fri
Nov 23–27
2026 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Fri
Dec 21 – Jan 1
2026 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Mar 22–26
2027 · most common dates
Only in District of Columbia
District of Columbia holidays and days off that District of Columbia schools take far more often than schools elsewhere.
District of Columbia holiday
DC Emancipation Day
Holidays and District of Columbia schools
Each 2026-2027 holiday on a school day, and the share of District of Columbia districts we track with no school that day.
| Holiday | Date | Type | No school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Federal holiday | 67% |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 | Federal holiday | 67% |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 67% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18 | Federal holiday | 67% |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Mon, Feb 15 | Federal holiday | 33% |
| DC Emancipation Day | Fri, Apr 16 | State holiday | 33% |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31 | Federal holiday | 67% |
District of Columbia school district calendars
Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2026-2027.
| District | First day | Last day | Thanksgiving | Winter break | Spring break | No-school days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia Public Schools | Aug 24 | Jun 17 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 22–26 | 27 |
| Friendship Public Charter School | Aug 24 | Jun 18 | — | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 26–31 | 25 |
| Kipp Dc Pcs | Aug 11 | Jun 11 | Nov 23–27 | Dec 21 – Jan 1 | Mar 22–26 | 39 |
Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.
District of Columbia school calendar questions
When is Thanksgiving break 2026 in District of Columbia?
Most often Nov 23–27, 2026: about 50% of the District of Columbia districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 30. For example: District of Columbia Public Schools, Nov 25–27; Kipp Dc Pcs, Nov 23–27.
When is winter break 2026 in District of Columbia?
Most often Dec 21 – Jan 1: about 100% of the District of Columbia districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 4. For example: District of Columbia Public Schools, Dec 21 – Jan 1; Kipp Dc Pcs, Dec 21 – Jan 1; Friendship Public Charter School, Dec 21 – Jan 1.
When is spring break 2027 in District of Columbia?
Most often Mar 22–26, 2027: about 67% of the District of Columbia districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Mar 29. For example: District of Columbia Public Schools, Mar 22–26; Kipp Dc Pcs, Mar 22–26; Friendship Public Charter School, Mar 26–31.
Do District of Columbia schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most do: about 50% of the District of Columbia districts we track close for the full week (Nov 23–27). The rest close for 2 or 3 days.
How long is winter break in District of Columbia?
Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 21 – Jan 1, and most District of Columbia students go back Mon, Jan 4.
When does school start in District of Columbia?
Most often Aug 24, 2026 (about 67% of the District of Columbia districts we track). Kipp Dc Pcs starts earliest, on Aug 11; District of Columbia Public Schools and Friendship Public Charter School start latest, on Aug 24.
When is the last day of school in District of Columbia?
Most often Jun 11, 2027 (about 33% of the District of Columbia districts we track). Kipp Dc Pcs finishes earliest, on Jun 11; Friendship Public Charter School finishes latest, on Jun 18.
Is there school on DC Emancipation Day in District of Columbia?
Usually not: DC Emancipation Day (Fri, Apr 16) is a District of Columbia holiday, and about 33% of the District of Columbia districts we track have no school that day.
Is there school on Labor Day in District of Columbia?
In most districts, no: about 67% of the District of Columbia districts we track have no school on Labor Day (Mon, Sep 7). The rest are in session.
Is there school on Columbus Day in District of Columbia?
In most districts, no: about 67% of the District of Columbia districts we track have no school on Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 12). The rest are in session.
How many days off do District of Columbia schools have?
About 30 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's about the same as the 29 we see across all districts we track.
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