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

Next no-school day
Thursday
October 22
Teacher Professional Time
No-school days
24 weekdays
10 single days + 14 break days
First day
Tuesday
September 1
2026
Last day
Wednesday
June 9
2027

School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day
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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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Teacher Work Days / Staff Development
Tue, Aug 25 – Thu, Aug 27
3 days off
3 school + 0 weekend days
No School / Non-Service Day
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Wed, Dec 23 – Sun, Jan 3
12 days off
8 school + 4 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 20 – Mon, Mar 29
10 days off
6 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 19th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 20th No school
  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 25th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 26th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 27th No school

September 2026

  • First Day of School Tuesday, September 1st First day
  • Non-Service Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, October 21st Early release
  • Teacher Professional Time Thursday, October 22nd No school
  • Non-Service Day Friday, October 23rd No school

November 2026

  • Classes Resume Wednesday, November 4th School open
  • Non-Service Day Wednesday, November 25th No school
  • Non-Service Day Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Non-Service Day Friday, November 27th No school

December 2026

  • Winter Break Wednesday, December 23rd – Friday, January 1st · 8 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Classes Resume Monday, January 4th School open
  • Teacher Professional Time Monday, January 18th No school
  • Classes Resume Friday, January 22nd School open
  • Classes Resume Saturday, January 23rd School open

February 2027

  • Early Release Thursday, February 11th Early release
  • Teacher Professional Time Friday, February 12th No school
  • Non-Service Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 22nd – Monday, March 29th · 6 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Classes Resume Wednesday, April 7th School open

May 2027

  • Early Release Friday, May 28th Early release
  • Non-Service Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Last Day of School Wednesday, June 9th Last day
  • Teacher Professional Time Thursday, June 10th No school

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Waukesha School District in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Waukesha School District on 16 single days in 2026-2027: Wednesday, August 19 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 20 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, August 25 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, August 26 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 27 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Non-Service Day); Thursday, October 22 (Teacher Professional Time); Friday, October 23 (Non-Service Day); Wednesday, November 25 (Non-Service Day); Thursday, November 26 (Non-Service Day), and six more. Breaks: Winter Break (Wednesday, December 23 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 22 to Monday, March 29).
When is the first and last day of school at Waukesha School District in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Waukesha School District is Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, June 9, 2027. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Waukesha School District?
About 178 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Waukesha School District have in 2026-2027?
About 24 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 14 weekdays of breaks plus ten single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Waukesha School District in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 12 days in a row with no school, from Wednesday, December 23 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (eight school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty-four school days in a row (about nine weeks), from Tuesday, March 30 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at Waukesha School District?
December has the most, with seven weekdays off.
Does Waukesha School District have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has three early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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