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

Next no-school day
Wednesday
October 7
Professional Development Day
No-school days
30 weekdays
11 single days + 19 break days
First day
Thursday
August 6
2026
Last day
Friday
May 28
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break 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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April 2027
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Longer breaks

Fall Break
Wed, Oct 7 – Sun, Oct 11
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 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 28
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
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, September 8th No school

October 2026

  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, October 7th No school
  • Fall Break Thursday, October 8th – Friday, October 9th · 2 school days off Break

November 2026

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Monday, November 2nd Conferences
  • Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, November 4th Conferences
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th · 1 school day off Break
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

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

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, January 4th No school
  • Classes Resume Tuesday, January 5th School open
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, February 16th No school

March 2027

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, March 18th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, March 19th Conferences
  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Friday, March 26th · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, April 19th No school

May 2027

Schools using this calendar

21 schools follow the Rio Rancho Public Schools calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
C
Cielo Azul ElementaryCleveland High SchoolColinas Del Norte Elementary
E
Eagle Ridge MiddleEnchanted Hills ElementaryErnest Stapleton Elementary
I
Independence High School
J
Joe Harris Elementary
L
Lincoln Middle
M
Maggie Cordova Elementary SchoolMartin King Jr ElementaryMountain View Middle
P
Puesta Del Sol Elementary
R
Rio Rancho Cyber AcademyRio Rancho ElementaryRio Rancho HighRio Rancho Middle School
S
Sandia Vista ElementaryShining Stars PreschoolSparrk Online Academy
V
Vista Grande Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Rio Rancho Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Rio Rancho Public Schools on 11 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Tuesday, September 8 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, October 7 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving); Monday, January 4 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Tuesday, February 16 (Professional Development Day), and one more. Breaks: Fall Break (Thursday, October 8 to Friday, October 9), Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25), Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26).
When is the first and last day of school at Rio Rancho Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Rio Rancho Public Schools is Thursday, August 6, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Rio Rancho Public Schools?
About 182 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Rio Rancho Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 30 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 19 weekdays of breaks plus 11 single days off. There are also five long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Rio Rancho Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 17 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-nine school days in a row (about six weeks), from Tuesday, April 20 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at Rio Rancho Public Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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