Academic Year 2026-2027
School Calendar 2026-2027
Semester boundaries, school breaks, and testing windows from July 2026 through June 2027.
Semesters
Fall Semester
August 10, 2026 – December 18, 2026
18 instructional weeks
- • Open house + family orientation by August 28
- • Midterm progress reports week of October 5
- • Final exams December 14-18
Spring Semester
January 6, 2027 – May 28, 2027
20 instructional weeks
- • Semester kickoff PD on January 5
- • Curriculum review checkpoint March 5
- • Graduation + promotion ceremonies May 27-28
Breaks & milestones
| Break | Dates | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher In-Service Week | Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026 | planning | Prep classrooms, finalize syllabi, and sync technology before students arrive. |
| Fall Break | Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 | holiday | Mid-semester reset that keeps burnout at bay. |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 | holiday | Extended family travel window and gradebook catch-up time. |
| Winter Break | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | holiday | Two-week closure aligned with major districts across the US. |
| Spring Break | Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027 | holiday | Perfect timing ahead of state testing season. |
| State Testing Window | Apr 26, 2027 – May 7, 2027 | testing | Reserve quiet rooms and proctors; avoid big field trips. |
| Summer Break | Jun 2, 2027 – Aug 15, 2027 | holiday | Districts wrap up early June with optional enrichment sessions in July. |
Teacher operations
Planning Checklist
- • Color-code assessment windows vs. field trips
- • Batch parent communication on Friday mornings
- • Save one column for room reservations and device carts
- • Schedule IEP/504 reviews two weeks ahead of deadlines
Downloads
- Editable Google Sheets
July-June layout with conditional formatting for breaks.
- Printable PDF
Hi-res PDF sized for 36×24 classroom printing.
- Excel + CSV bundle
Load academic dates directly into SIS or payroll tools.
FAQ
When does the academic year start?
Our templates follow the July-to-June school cycle so administrators can plan summer professional development, fall kickoff, and testing windows in one view.
Can I edit the academic calendar?
Yes. Download the Excel or Google Sheets versions to add district-specific holidays, rotating block schedules, or teacher workdays.
What are the major breaks in 2026-2027?
Fall break lands mid-October, Thanksgiving recess spans a full week, winter break covers the last two weeks of December, spring break is the final week of March, and summer break begins in early June.