Grand Forks 1 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 9
Parent-Teacher Conferences
No-school days
25 weekdays
12 single days + 13 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 26
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027

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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9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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Longer breaks

Winter Break
Wed, Dec 23 – Sun, Jan 3
12 days off
8 school + 4 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 20 – Mon, Mar 29
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 17th No school
  • Early Release Tuesday, August 18th Early release
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 19th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 20th No school
  • Early Release Monday, August 24th Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, August 25th Early release
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 26th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 16th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 30th Early release

October 2026

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, October 2nd No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, October 9th No school
  • Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day (School Open) Monday, October 12th School open
  • Early Release Wednesday, October 21st Early release
  • Admin Convention) Thursday, October 22nd No school
  • Admin Convention) Friday, October 23rd No school

November 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, November 4th Early release
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, November 18th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day 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

  • Professional Development Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, January 27th Early release

February 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, February 10th Early release
  • Break) Monday, February 15th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, February 24th Early release

March 2027

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, March 5th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, March 10th Early release
  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Tuesday, March 23rd · 2 school days off Break
  • Conference Trade Day) Wednesday, March 24th No school
  • Conference Trade Day) Thursday, March 25th No school
  • Mid-Winter Break Friday, March 26th – Monday, March 29th · 2 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, April 7th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, April 21st Early release

May 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, May 5th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, May 19th Early release
  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day

Schools using this calendar

18 schools follow the Grand Forks 1 calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
B
Ben Franklin Elementary School
C
Central High SchoolCentury Elementary SchoolCommunity Alternative High School
D
Discovery Elementary School
J
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
L
Lake Agassiz Elementary SchoolLewis And Clark Elementary School
N
Nathan Twining Elementary SchoolNathan Twining Middle School
P
Phoenix Elementary School
R
Red River High School
S
Schroeder Middle SchoolSouth Middle School
V
Valley Middle SchoolViking Elementary School
W
Wilder Elementary SchoolWinship Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Grand Forks 1 in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Grand Forks 1 on 15 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, August 17 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, August 19 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 20 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Friday, October 2 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Friday, October 9 (Parent-Teacher Conferences); Thursday, October 22 (Admin Convention)); Friday, October 23 (Admin Convention)); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving), and five more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Wednesday, December 23 to Friday, January 1), Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Tuesday, March 23) and Mid-Winter Break (Friday, March 26 to Monday, March 29).
When is the first and last day of school at Grand Forks 1 in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Grand Forks 1 is Wednesday, August 26, 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 Grand Forks 1?
About 172 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Grand Forks 1 have in 2026-2027?
About 25 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 13 weekdays of breaks plus 12 single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Grand Forks 1 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?
Forty-three school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Tuesday, March 30 to Thursday, May 27.
Which month has the most days off at Grand Forks 1?
December and March each have the most, with seven weekdays off.
Does Grand Forks 1 have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has 14 early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Grand Forks 1, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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