Douglas County School District No. Re 1 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Fall Break
No-school days
38 weekdays
11 single days + 27 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 12
2026

School year at a glance

First Day No School Break Late Start School Day
August 2026
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16 17 18 19 20 21 22
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September 2026
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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January 2027
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February 2027
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7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
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March 2027
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14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
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April 2027
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25 26 27 28 29 30
May 2027
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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16 17 18 19 20 21 22
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30 31
June 2027
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30

Longer breaks

New Teacher Orientation (No Students)
Tue, Aug 4 – Tue, Aug 11
8 days off
6 school + 2 weekend days
Fall Break
Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 18
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Fri, Dec 18 – Mon, Jan 4
18 days off
12 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 13 – Sun, Mar 21
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • Local Holiday Friday, July 3rd No school

August 2026

  • New Teacher Orientation Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • New Teacher Orientation Wednesday, August 5th No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, August 6th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, August 7th No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 10th No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 11th No school
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 12th First day
  • Late Start Friday, August 21st Late start
  • Late Start Friday, August 28th Late start

September 2026

  • Late Start Friday, September 4th Late start
  • Local Holiday Monday, September 7th No school
  • Late Start Friday, September 11th Late start
  • Late Start Friday, September 18th Late start
  • Professional Development Day Monday, September 21st No school
  • Late Start Friday, September 25th Late start

October 2026

  • Late Start Friday, October 2nd Late start
  • Late Start Friday, October 9th Late start
  • Fall Break Monday, October 12th – Friday, October 16th · 5 school days off Break
  • Late Start Friday, October 23rd Late start
  • Late Start Friday, October 30th Late start

November 2026

  • Professional Development Day Friday, November 6th No school
  • Late Start Friday, November 13th Late start
  • Late Start Friday, November 20th Late start
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Late Start Friday, December 4th Late start
  • Late Start Friday, December 11th Late start
  • Winter Break Friday, December 18th – Monday, January 4th · 12 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Late Start Friday, January 8th Late start
  • Late Start Friday, January 15th Late start
  • Local Holiday Monday, January 18th No school
  • Late Start Friday, January 22nd Late start
  • Late Start Friday, January 29th Late start

February 2027

  • Late Start Friday, February 5th Late start
  • Compensation Day Friday, February 12th No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, February 15th No school
  • Late Start Friday, February 19th Late start
  • Late Start Friday, February 26th Late start

March 2027

  • Late Start Friday, March 5th Late start
  • Late Start Friday, March 12th Late start
  • Spring Break Monday, March 15th – Friday, March 19th · 5 school days off Break
  • Late Start Friday, March 26th Late start

April 2027

  • Late Start Friday, April 2nd Late start
  • Late Start Friday, April 9th Late start
  • Late Start Friday, April 16th Late start
  • Professional Development Day Friday, April 23rd No school
  • Late Start Friday, April 30th Late start

May 2027

  • Late Start Friday, May 7th Late start
  • Late Start Friday, May 14th Late start
  • Late Start Friday, May 21st Late start
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 28th No school
  • Local Holiday Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Local Holiday Friday, June 18th No school

July 2027

  • Local Holiday Monday, July 5th No school

Schools using this calendar

88 schools follow the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Academy Charter SchoolAcres Green Elementary SchoolAmerican AcademyArrowwood Elementary SchoolAspen View Academy
B
Bear Canyon Elementary SchoolBen Franklin AcademyBuffalo Ridge Elementary School
C
Castle Rock Elementary SchoolCastle Rock Middle SchoolCastle View High SchoolChallenge To Excellence Charter SchoolChaparral High SchoolCherokee Trail Elementary SchoolCherry Valley Elementary SchoolCimarron MiddleClear Sky ElementaryCopper Mesa Elementary SchoolCougar Run Elementary SchoolCoyote Creek Elementary SchoolCresthill Middle School
D
Daniel C Oakes High School--Castle RockDc Montessori Charter SchoolDouglas County High School
E
Eagle AcademyEagle Ridge Elementary SchoolEarly Childhood CenterEdcsdEldorado Elementary School
F
Flagstone Elementary SchoolFox Creek Elementary SchoolFranktown Elementary SchoolFrontier Valley Elementary School
G
Global Village Academy - Douglas CountyGold Rush Elementary
H
Heritage Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch High SchoolHope Online Learning Academy High SchoolHope Online Learning Academy Middle School
I
Iron Horse Elementary School
L
Larkspur Elementary SchoolLegacy Point Elementary SchoolLegend High SchoolLeman Classical AcademyLone Tree Elementary
M
Mammoth Heights ElementaryMeadow View Elementary SchoolMesa Middle SchoolMountain Ridge Middle SchoolMountain View Elementary SchoolMountain Vista High School
N
North Star AcademyNortheast Elementary SchoolNorthridge Elementary School
P
Parker Core Knowledge Charter SchoolParker Performing ArtsPine Grove Elementary SchoolPine Lane ElementaryPioneer Elementary SchoolPlatte River Charter AcademyPonderosa High SchoolPrairie Crossing Elementary School
R
Ranch View Middle SchoolRedstone Elementary SchoolRenaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound SchoolRenaissance Secondary SchoolRock Canyon High SchoolRock Ridge Elementary SchoolRocky Heights Middle SchoolRoxborough Elementary SchoolRoxborough Intermediate
S
Saddle Ranch Elementary SchoolSage Canyon ElementarySagewood Middle SchoolSand Creek Elementary SchoolSedalia Elementary SchoolSierra Middle SchoolSkyview AcademySoaring Hawk Elementary SchoolSouth Ridge Elementary An Ib World SchoolStem School Highlands RanchStone Mountain ElementarySummit View Elementary School
T
Thunderridge High SchoolTimber Trail Elementary SchoolTrailblazer Elementary School
W
Wildcat Mountain Elementary SchoolWorld Compass Academy

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Douglas County School District No. Re 1 in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Douglas County School District No. Re 1 on 18 single days in 2026-2027: Friday, July 3 (Local Holiday); Tuesday, August 4 (New Teacher Orientation); Wednesday, August 5 (New Teacher Orientation); Thursday, August 6 (Teacher Workday); Friday, August 7 (Professional Development Day); Monday, August 10 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 11 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Local Holiday); Monday, September 21 (Professional Development Day); Friday, November 6 (Professional Development Day), and eight more. Breaks: Fall Break (Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Friday, December 18 to Monday, January 4) and Spring Break (Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19).
When is the first and last day of school at Douglas County School District No. Re 1 in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Douglas County School District No. Re 1 is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
How many days off does Douglas County School District No. Re 1 have in 2026-2027?
About 38 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 27 weekdays of breaks plus 11 single days off. There are also 11 long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Douglas County School District No. Re 1 in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 18 days in a row with no school, from Friday, December 18 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (12 school days off).
Which month has the most days off at Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
December has the most, with ten weekdays off.
Does Douglas County School District No. Re 1 have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has 31 late-start days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Douglas County School District No. Re 1, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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