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Elkhart Community Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Thursday
October 22
Fall Break
No-school days
25 weekdays
4 single days + 21 break days
First day
Thursday
August 13
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Remote 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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Longer breaks

Fall Break
Thu, Oct 22 – Mon, Oct 26
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 11
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, October 19th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, October 20th Conferences
  • Remote Learning Day Wednesday, October 21st Remote
  • Fall Break Thursday, October 22nd – Monday, October 26th · 3 school days off Break

November 2026

  • Remote Learning Day Tuesday, November 3rd Remote
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents’ Recess Friday, February 12th No school
  • Presidents’ Recess Saturday, February 13th No school
  • Presidents’ Recess Sunday, February 14th No school
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Remote Learning Day Wednesday, March 3rd Remote

April 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, April 5th – Friday, April 9th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

20 schools follow the Elkhart Community Schools calendar.

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B
Beardsley Elementary SchoolBristol Elementary School
C
Cleveland Elementary School
E
Eastwood Elementary SchoolElkhart Alternative EducationElkhart Area Career CenterElkhart High School
H
Hawthorne Early Learning Center
M
Mary Beck Elementary SchoolMary Daly Elementary SchoolMary Feeser Elementary SchoolMonger Elementary School
N
North Side Middle School
O
Osolo Elementary School
P
Pierre Moran Middle SchoolPinewood Elementary School
R
Riverview Elementary SchoolRoosevelt Steam Academy
W
West Side Middle SchoolWoodland Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Elkhart Community Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Elkhart Community Schools on seven single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Friday, February 12 (Presidents’ Recess); Saturday, February 13 (Presidents’ Recess); Sunday, February 14 (Presidents’ Recess); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day). Breaks: Fall Break (Thursday, October 22 to Monday, October 26), Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 9).
When is the first and last day of school at Elkhart Community Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Elkhart Community Schools is Thursday, August 13, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Elkhart Community Schools?
About 181 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Elkhart Community Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 25 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 21 weekdays of breaks plus four single days off. There are also four long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Elkhart Community Schools 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?
Thirty-four school days in a row (about seven weeks), from Tuesday, February 16 to Friday, April 2.
Which month has the most days off at Elkhart Community Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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