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

Joplin, MO

Next no-school day
Friday
October 23
No School
No-school days
21 weekdays
4 single days + 17 break days
First day
Monday
August 24
2026
Last day
Tuesday
May 25
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release Conferences Holiday School Day

Breaks and holidays

Is there school on Labor Day?

Mon, Sep 7
No school

When is Thanksgiving break 2026?

Nov 25–27
5 days off with weekends

When is winter break 2026?

Dec 21 – Jan 1
16 days off with weekends

Is there school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Mon, Jan 18
No school

When is spring break 2027?

Mar 22–26
9 days off with weekends

Is there school on Memorial Day?

Mon, May 31
No school

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Early Release Friday, August 21st Early release
  • First Day of School Monday, August 24th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th · Federal holiday No school

October 2026

  • Columbus Day Monday, October 12th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, October 21st Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 22nd Conferences
  • No School Friday, October 23rd No school
  • Early Release Friday, October 30th Early release

November 2026

  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th · 1 school day off Break
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th · Federal holiday No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Friday, December 18th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off · Includes Christmas Day (federal holiday), New Year's Day (federal holiday) Break

January 2027

  • Classes Resume Tuesday, January 5th School open
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th · Federal holiday No school

February 2027

  • Lincoln's Birthday Friday, February 12th · Not on the school calendar State holiday
  • Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) Monday, February 15th · Not on the school calendar Federal holiday

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Truman Day (observed) Friday, May 7th · Not on the school calendar State holiday
  • Last Day of School Tuesday, May 25th Last day
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

16 schools follow the Joplin Schools calendar.

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C
Cecil Floyd Elem.
D
Dover Hill Elementary
E
East MiddleEastmorland Elem.
F
Franklin Technology Ctr.
I
Irving Elementary
J
Jefferson Elem.Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.Joplin High
K
Kelsey Norman Elem.
M
Mckinley Elem.
N
North Middle
R
Royal Heights Elem.
S
Soaring Heights Elem.South MiddleStapleton Elem.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first and last day of school at Joplin Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Joplin Schools is Monday, August 24, 2026. The last day of school is Tuesday, May 25, 2027. That's a school year of about 39 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Joplin Schools?
About 176 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Joplin Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 21 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 17 weekdays of breaks plus four single days off. There are also three long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-four school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Tuesday, January 19 to Friday, March 19.
Does Joplin Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has two early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

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Source: Joplin Schools.

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