Michigan School Calendars 2027-2028

Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Michigan school districts, plus first and last days.

Fall break
 
Not common
few districts take one
Thanksgiving break
Wed – Fri
Nov 24–26
2027 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Fri
Dec 20–31
2027 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Mar 27–31
2028 · most common dates

Holidays and Michigan schools

Each 2027-2028 holiday on a school day, and the share of Michigan districts we track with no school that day.

HolidayDateTypeNo school
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6 Federal holiday 100%
Columbus Day Mon, Oct 11 Federal holiday 0%
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11 Federal holiday 0%
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25 Federal holiday 100%
Day after Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 26 State holiday 100%
Christmas Eve (observed) Thu, Dec 23 State holiday 100%
Christmas Day (observed) Fri, Dec 24 Federal holiday 100%
New Year's Eve (observed) Thu, Dec 30 State holiday 100%
New Year's Day (observed) Fri, Dec 31 Federal holiday 100%
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 17 Federal holiday 100%
Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) Mon, Feb 21 Federal holiday 100%
Memorial Day Mon, May 29 Federal holiday 100%

Michigan school district calendars

Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2027-2028.

District First day Last day Thanksgiving Winter break Spring break No-school days
Livonia Public Schools Aug 23 Jun 2 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Mar 27–31 27
Troy School District Aug 31 Jun 8 Nov 24–26 Dec 20 – Jan 3 Mar 27–31 29
Utica Community Schools Aug 30 Jun 13 Nov 24–26 Dec 20–31 Mar 27–31 32

Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.

Michigan school calendar questions

When is Thanksgiving break 2027 in Michigan?
Most often Nov 24–26, 2027: about 100% of the Michigan districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 29. For example: Utica Community Schools, Nov 24–26; Livonia Public Schools, Nov 24–26; Troy School District, Nov 24–26.
When is winter break 2027 in Michigan?
Most often Dec 20–31, 2027: about 67% of the Michigan districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 3. For example: Utica Community Schools, Dec 20–31; Livonia Public Schools, Dec 20–31; Troy School District, Dec 20 – Jan 3.
When is spring break 2028 in Michigan?
Most often Mar 27–31, 2028: about 100% of the Michigan districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Apr 3. For example: Utica Community Schools, Mar 27–31; Livonia Public Schools, Mar 27–31; Troy School District, Mar 27–31.
Do Michigan schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most don't: only about 0% of the Michigan districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Wed to Fri, Nov 24–26.
How long is winter break in Michigan?
Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 20–31, and most Michigan students go back Mon, Jan 3.
When does school start in Michigan?
Most often Aug 23, 2027 (about 33% of the Michigan districts we track). Livonia Public Schools starts earliest, on Aug 23; Troy School District starts latest, on Aug 31.
When is the last day of school in Michigan?
Most often Jun 2, 2028 (about 33% of the Michigan districts we track). Livonia Public Schools finishes earliest, on Jun 2; Utica Community Schools finishes latest, on Jun 13.
How many days off do Michigan schools have?
About 29 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's about the same as the 29 we see across all districts we track.

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