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

Independence, MO

Next no-school day
Monday
November 16
Monday (four-day week)
No-school days
44 weekdays
32 single days + 12 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Holiday School Day

Breaks and holidays

Is there school on Labor Day?

Mon, Sep 7
No school

When is Thanksgiving break 2026?

Nov 25–30
6 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 23 – Jan 4
13 days off with weekends

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Mon, Jan 18
No school

Is there school on Presidents' Day?

Mon, Feb 15
No school

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • First Day of School Monday, August 24th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th · Federal holiday No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, September 14th No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, September 21st No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, September 28th No school

October 2026

  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, October 5th No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, October 12th · Columbus Day (federal holiday) No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, October 19th No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, October 26th No school

November 2026

  • Professional Development Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, November 9th No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, November 16th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off · Includes Thanksgiving Day (federal holiday) Break
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, November 30th No school

December 2026

  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, December 7th No school
  • Winter Break Wednesday, December 23rd – Monday, January 4th · 9 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (federal holiday), New Year's Day (federal holiday) Break

January 2027

  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, January 11th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th · Federal holiday No school
  • Weather Make-up Day (if not needed) Monday, January 25th No school

February 2027

  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, February 1st No school
  • Weather Make-up Day (if not needed) Monday, February 8th No school
  • Lincoln's Birthday Friday, February 12th · Not on the school calendar State holiday
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th · Federal holiday No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, February 22nd No school

March 2027

  • Weather Make-up Day (if not needed) Monday, March 1st No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, March 8th No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, March 15th No school
  • Non-School Day Friday, March 26th No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, March 29th No school

April 2027

  • Professional Development Monday, April 5th No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, April 12th No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, April 19th No school
  • Weather Make-up Day (if not needed) Monday, April 26th No school

May 2027

  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, May 3rd No school
  • Truman Day (observed) Friday, May 7th · Not on the school calendar State holiday
  • Weather Make-up Day (if not needed) Monday, May 10th No school
  • Monday (four-day week) Monday, May 17th No school
  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day

Schools using this calendar

31 schools follow the Independence Public Schools calendar.

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A
Abraham Mallinson Elementary
B
Bingham MiddleBlackburn Elem.Bridger MiddleBryant Elem.
C
Cassell Park ElementaryClifford H. Nowlin Middle
D
Day Treatment
F
Fairmount Elem.
G
Glendale Elem.
H
Hanthorn Early Education
I
Independence Academy
J
John W. Luff Elem.
K
Korte Elem.
L
Little Blue Elementary
M
Mill Creek Elem.
O
Ott Elem.
P
Pioneer Ridge MiddleProcter Elem.
R
Randall Elem.
S
Santa Fe Trail Elem.Spring Branch Elem.Sugar Creek Elem.Sunshine CenterSycamore Hills Elem.
T
Thomas Hart Benton Elem.Three Trails Elem.Truman High
V
Van Horn High
W
William Chrisman HighWilliam Southern Elem.

Nearby school districts

2026-2027 calendars for districts close to Independence Public Schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Independence Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Independence Public Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Independence Public Schools?
About 155 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Independence Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 44 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 12 weekdays of breaks plus 32 single days off. There are also 31 long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Eleven school days in a row (about two weeks), from Tuesday, December 8 to Tuesday, December 22.

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