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

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Teacher Workday
No-school days
31 weekdays
11 single days + 20 break days
First day
Tuesday
August 11
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release 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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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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Longer breaks

Building PD / Teacher Planning & Prep
Tue, Aug 4 – Mon, Aug 10
7 days off
5 school + 2 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Tue, Jan 5
18 days off
12 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Fri, Mar 12 – Sun, Mar 21
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, August 5th No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, August 6th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, August 7th No school
  • Teacher Workday Saturday, August 8th No school
  • Teacher Workday Sunday, August 9th No school
  • Teacher Workday Monday, August 10th No school
  • First Day of School Tuesday, August 11th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Teacher Workday Monday, October 12th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, October 13th No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, October 21st Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 22nd Conferences
  • Conference Friday Friday, October 23rd No school

November 2026

  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

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

January 2027

  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, January 5th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday, February 24th Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, February 25th Conferences
  • Conference Friday Friday, February 26th No school

March 2027

  • Teacher Workday Friday, March 12th No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 15th – Friday, March 19th · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Professional Development Day Friday, April 23rd No school

May 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, May 20th Early release
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 21st No school
  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 28th No school

Schools using this calendar

26 schools follow the Topeka Public Schools calendar.

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A
Avondale Academy
C
Capital CityChase Middle School
E
Eisenhower Middle School
H
Highland Park CentralHighland Park HighHope Street Charter Academy
J
Jardine ElementaryJardine Middle School
L
Landon Middle SchoolLowman Hill Elem
M
Marjorie French Middle SchoolMccarter ElemMcclure ElemMceachron ElemMeadows Elementary
Q
Quincy Elem
R
Randolph ElemRobinson Middle SchoolRoss Elementary
S
Scott Dual Language MagnetState Street Elem
T
Topeka HighTopeka West High
W
Whitson ElemWilliams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Topeka Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Topeka Public Schools on 19 single days in 2026-2027: Tuesday, August 4 (Teacher Workday); Wednesday, August 5 (Teacher Workday); Thursday, August 6 (Teacher Workday); Friday, August 7 (Teacher Workday); Saturday, August 8 (Teacher Workday); Sunday, August 9 (Teacher Workday); Monday, August 10 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 12 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, October 13 (Professional Development Day), and nine more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19).
When is the first and last day of school at Topeka Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Topeka Public Schools is Tuesday, August 11, 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 Topeka Public Schools?
About 177 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Topeka Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 20 weekdays of breaks plus 11 single days off. There are also nine long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Topeka Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 18 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Tuesday, January 5, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-eight school days in a row (about six weeks), from Tuesday, January 19 to Thursday, February 25.
Which month has the most days off at Topeka Public Schools?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Topeka Public Schools have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has one early-release day. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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