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Dubuque Comm School District 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 16
No School
No-school days
23 weekdays
9 single days + 14 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 25
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Late Start Conferences 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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April 2027
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Longer breaks

Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 27 – Wed, Mar 31
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 19th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 20th No school
  • First Day of School Tuesday, August 25th First day
  • Late Start Thursday, August 27th Late start

September 2026

  • Late Start Wednesday, September 2nd Late start
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Late Start Wednesday, September 9th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, September 16th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, September 23rd Late start

October 2026

  • Late Start Wednesday, October 7th Late start
  • Late Start Friday, October 9th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, October 14th Late start
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 15th Conferences
  • No School Friday, October 16th No school
  • Late Start Wednesday, October 21st Late start
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 22nd Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, October 28th Conferences
  • Early Release Thursday, October 29th Early release
  • No School Friday, October 30th No school

November 2026

  • Late Start Wednesday, November 4th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, November 18th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, November 25th Late start
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Late Start Wednesday, December 2nd Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, December 9th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, December 16th Late start
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Late Start Sunday, January 10th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, January 13th Late start
  • Professional Development Day Friday, January 15th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • Late Start Wednesday, January 20th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, January 27th Late start

February 2027

  • Late Start Wednesday, February 3rd Late start
  • Professional Development Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, February 16th No school
  • Late Start Wednesday, February 17th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, February 24th Late start

March 2027

  • Late Start Wednesday, March 3rd Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, March 17th Late start
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, March 18th Conferences
  • Late Start Wednesday, March 24th Late start
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, March 25th Conferences
  • Early Release Friday, March 26th Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Wednesday, March 31st · 3 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Late Start Wednesday, April 7th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, April 14th Late start
  • No School Monday, April 19th No school
  • Late Start Wednesday, April 21st Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, April 28th Late start

May 2027

  • Late Start Wednesday, May 5th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, May 19th Late start
  • Late Start Wednesday, May 26th Late start
  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day
  • Professional Development Day Friday, May 28th No school
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

18 schools follow the Dubuque Comm School District calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Audubon Elementary School
B
Bryant Elementary School
C
Carver Elementary School
D
Dubuque Online SchoolDubuque Senior High School
E
Eisenhower Elementary SchoolEleanor Roosevelt Middle School
G
George Washington Middle School
H
Hempstead High SchoolHoover Elementary School
I
Irving Elementary School
J
John Kennedy Elementary School
L
Lincoln Elementary School
M
Marshall Elementary School
P
Prescott Elementary School
S
Sageville Elementary School
T
Table Mound Elementary SchoolThomas Jefferson Middle School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Dubuque Comm School District in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Dubuque Comm School District on 13 single days in 2026-2027: Wednesday, August 19 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 20 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Friday, October 16 (No School); Friday, October 30 (No School); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving); Friday, January 15 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, February 16 (Professional Development Day), and three more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29 to Wednesday, March 31).
When is the first and last day of school at Dubuque Comm School District in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Dubuque Comm School District is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 39 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Dubuque Comm School District?
About 175 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Dubuque Comm School District have in 2026-2027?
About 23 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 14 weekdays of breaks plus nine single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Dubuque Comm School District in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 16 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-eight school days in a row (about six weeks), from Tuesday, September 8 to Thursday, October 15.
Which month has the most days off at Dubuque Comm School District?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Dubuque Comm School District have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has two early-release days and 32 late-start days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Dubuque Comm School District, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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