The 2026–2027 academic calendar covers all key dates in Alaska. Classes begin August 3, 2026 and end June 3, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with GMS-VHS before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for GMS-VHS. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
GMS-VHS's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for GMS-VHS GMSVHS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 GMS-VHS calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar GMS-VHS published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against the district office.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with GMS-VHS before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
GMS-VHS Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school is August 3, 2026.
Spring break is from March 15 to March 19, 2027.
Christmas break is from December 21 to December 31, 2026.
Winter break runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is from November 26 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school is June 3, 2027.
Yes, Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school.
New Year's Day is on January 1, 2027, and schools are closed.
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and there is no school.
Yes, Independence Day is observed on July 3, 2026.
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