District of Columbia Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027
Washington, D.C. · 13 key dates
August 2026
Mon, Aug 24First Day of School
September 2026
Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
October 2026
Mon, Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
November 2026
Tue, Nov 3Election Day
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 25 – Nov 27Thanksgiving Break
December 2026
Dec 21 – Jan 1Winter Break
January 2027
Mon, Jan 18Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 2027
Mon, Feb 15Presidents' Day
March 2027
Mar 22 – Mar 26Spring Break
April 2027
Fri, Apr 16Emancipation Day
May 2027
Mon, May 31Memorial Day
June 2027
Thu, Jun 17Last Day of School
Compiled from the district's published calendar and subject to change — always verify against the official DC Public Schools calendar.