Washington District 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Thursday
October 15
Professional Development Day
No-school days
28 weekdays
9 single days + 19 break days
First day
Thursday
August 13
2026
Last day
Wednesday
May 26
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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Longer breaks

Legislative Teacher Prep/Professional Development Day
Thu, Oct 15 – Mon, Oct 19
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Fall Break
Thu, Nov 26 – Mon, Nov 30
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 6 – Sun, Mar 14
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 6th No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, August 10th No school
  • First Day of School Thursday, August 13th First day
  • Early Release Friday, August 14th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, August 27th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, August 28th Early release

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Professional Development Day Thursday, October 15th No school
  • Professional Development Day Friday, October 16th No school
  • Professional Development Day Monday, October 19th No school

November 2026

  • Fall Break Thursday, November 26th – Friday, November 27th · 2 school days off Break
  • Professional Development Day Monday, November 30th No school

December 2026

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

January 2027

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • Early Release Monday, February 22nd Early release
  • Early Release Tuesday, February 23rd Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, February 24th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, February 25th Early release
  • Early Release Friday, February 26th Early release

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 8th – Friday, March 12th · 5 school days off Break
  • Professional Development Day Friday, March 26th No school

April 2027

  • Spring Break Friday, April 2nd · 1 school day off Break
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, April 15th No school
  • Spring Break Friday, April 16th · 1 school day off Break

May 2027

  • Early Release Tuesday, May 25th Early release
  • Last Day of School Wednesday, May 26th Last day

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Washington District in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Washington District on 11 single days in 2026-2027: Thursday, August 6 (Professional Development Day); Monday, August 10 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Thursday, October 15 (Professional Development Day); Friday, October 16 (Professional Development Day); Monday, October 19 (Professional Development Day); Monday, November 30 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Friday, March 26 (Professional Development Day), and one more. Breaks: Fall Break (Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1), Spring Break (Monday, March 8 to Friday, March 12), Spring Break (Friday, April 2) and Spring Break (Friday, April 16).
When is the first and last day of school at Washington District in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Washington District is Thursday, August 13, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Washington District?
About 177 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Washington District have in 2026-2027?
About 28 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 19 weekdays of breaks plus nine single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Washington District in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 16 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, 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 Monday, April 19 to Wednesday, May 26.
Which month has the most days off at Washington District?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Washington District have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has nine early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Washington District, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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