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2026-2027 District of Columbia Public Schools Calendar (DC)
School year: August 24, 2026 – June 17, 2027 (Next holiday in 3 days)
| Holiday | Type | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Labor Day
Next up · in 3 days
Holiday for students, teachers, and staff
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Public holiday | Mon, September 7, 2026 | Mon, September 7, 2026 | 1 |
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Indigenous Peoples' Day
Holiday for students, teachers, and staff
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Public holiday | Mon, October 12, 2026 | Mon, October 12, 2026 | 1 |
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Parent-Teacher Conference Day
No school for students
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School break | Tue, October 13, 2026 | Tue, October 13, 2026 | 1 |
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Professional Development Day
Professional development for staff; no school for students
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Teacher workday | Fri, October 30, 2026 | Fri, October 30, 2026 | 1 |
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Records and Wellness Day
Half-day records and half-day wellness; no school for students
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Teacher workday | Mon, November 2, 2026 | Mon, November 2, 2026 | 1 |
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Election Day
No school for students or teachers
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Public holiday | Tue, November 3, 2026 | Tue, November 3, 2026 | 1 |
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Veterans Day
Holiday for students, teachers, and staff
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Public holiday | Wed, November 11, 2026 | Wed, November 11, 2026 | 1 |
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Thanksgiving Break
No school for students or teachers; includes Thanksgiving Day
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School break | Wed, November 25, 2026 | Fri, November 27, 2026 | 3 |
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Professional Development Day
PD for staff; no school for students. The winter break proper starts the next day
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Teacher workday | Mon, December 21, 2026 | Mon, December 21, 2026 | 1 |
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Winter Break
No school for students or teachers; classes resume January 4
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School break | Tue, December 22, 2026 | Sun, January 3, 2027 | 9 |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Holiday for students, teachers, and staff
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Public holiday | Mon, January 18, 2027 | Mon, January 18, 2027 | 1 |
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Records and Professional Development Day
Half-day records and half-day professional development; no school for students
|
Teacher workday | Tue, January 26, 2027 | Tue, January 26, 2027 | 1 |
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Parent-Teacher Conference Day
No school for students
|
School break | Thu, February 11, 2027 | Thu, February 11, 2027 | 1 |
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Professional Development Day
Professional development for staff; no school for students
|
Teacher workday | Fri, February 12, 2027 | Fri, February 12, 2027 | 1 |
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Presidents Day
Holiday for students, teachers, and staff
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Public holiday | Mon, February 15, 2027 | Mon, February 15, 2027 | 1 |
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Spring Break
No school for students or teachers
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School break | Mon, March 22, 2027 | Fri, March 26, 2027 | 5 |
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Records and Wellness Day
Half-day records and half-day wellness; no school for students
|
Teacher workday | Fri, April 9, 2027 | Fri, April 9, 2027 | 1 |
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DC Emancipation Day
Holiday for students, teachers, and staff
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Public holiday | Fri, April 16, 2027 | Fri, April 16, 2027 | 1 |
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Wellness Day
No school for students or teachers
|
School break | Fri, May 14, 2027 | Fri, May 14, 2027 | 1 |
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Memorial Day
Holiday for students, teachers, and staff
|
Public holiday | Mon, May 31, 2027 | Mon, May 31, 2027 | 1 |
These dates come from the calendar published by District of Columbia Public Schools. A district can revise its calendar after publishing, so check the district's website before making plans that depend on a date.