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Arlington County Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 9
Parent-Teacher Conferences
No-school days
31 weekdays
15 single days + 16 break days
First day
Monday
August 31
2026
Last day
Thursday
June 17
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Wed, Dec 23 – Sun, Jan 3
12 days off
8 school + 4 weekend days
Spring Break
Fri, Mar 19 – Sun, Mar 28
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

August 2026

September 2026

  • Holiday - Labor Day Friday, September 4th No school
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Yom Kippur Monday, September 21st No school

October 2026

  • Early Release Thursday, October 8th Early release
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, October 9th No school
  • for Students (Countywide PL for Staff) Monday, October 12th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, October 28th Early release

November 2026

  • for Students (Grade Preparation Day) Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, December 9th Early release
  • Winter Break Wednesday, December 23rd – Friday, January 1st · 8 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, January 13th Early release
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • for Students (Grade Preparation Day) Friday, January 29th No school

February 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, February 10th Early release
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, March 3rd Early release
  • Eid al-Fitr Wednesday, March 10th No school
  • Early Release Thursday, March 18th Early release
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, March 19th No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • for Students (Grade Preparation Day) Monday, April 19th No school

May 2027

  • Eid al-Adha Monday, May 17th No school
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, June 2nd Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, June 9th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, June 11th Early release
  • Early Release Saturday, June 12th Early release
  • Early Release Sunday, June 13th Early release
  • Early Release Monday, June 14th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, June 15th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, June 16th Early release
  • Last Day of School Thursday, June 17th Last day
  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school

July 2027

  • Independence Day Monday, July 5th No school

Schools using this calendar

42 schools follow the Arlington County Public Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Abingdon ElementaryAlice West Fleet ElementaryArlington Community HighArlington Science Focus SchoolArlington TraditionalAshlawn Elementary
B
Barcroft ElementaryBarrett Elementary
C
Campbell ElementaryCardinal ElementaryCarlin Springs ElementaryClaremont Immersion
D
Discovery ElementaryDorothy Hamm MiddleDr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
E
Escuela Key ElementaryEunice Kennedy Shriver Program
G
Glebe ElementaryGovernor'S Academy For Career And Technical Education In ArlGunston Middle
H
Hb Woodlawn Secondary ProgramHoffman-Boston Elementary
I
Innovation ElementaryIntegration Station
J
Jamestown ElementaryJefferson Middle
K
Kenmore Middle
L
Langston High Continuation ProgramLong Branch Elementary
M
Montessori Public School Of Arlington
N
New Directions Alternative H.S. ProgramNottingham Elementary
O
Oakridge Elementary
R
Randolph Elementary
S
Swanson Middle
T
Taylor ElementaryTechnical Education & Career CenterTuckahoe Elementary
W
Wakefield HighWashington-Liberty HighWilliamsburg Middle
Y
Yorktown High

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Arlington County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Arlington County Public Schools on 17 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, September 4 (Holiday - Labor Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, September 21 (Yom Kippur); Friday, October 9 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Monday, October 12 (for Students (Countywide PL for Staff)); Tuesday, November 3 (for Students (Grade Preparation Day)); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Friday, January 29 (for Students (Grade Preparation Day)); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day), and seven more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Wednesday, December 23 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at Arlington County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Arlington County Public Schools is Monday, August 31, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, June 17, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Arlington County Public Schools?
About 178 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Arlington County Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 16 weekdays of breaks plus 15 single days off. There are also 12 long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Arlington County Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 12 days in a row with no school, from Wednesday, December 23 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (eight school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Nineteen school days in a row (about four weeks), from Tuesday, April 20 to Friday, May 14.
Which month has the most days off at Arlington County Public Schools?
December and March each have the most, with seven weekdays off.
Does Arlington County Public Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has 15 early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Arlington County Public Schools, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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