The Fort Smith Public Schools 2026-2027 academic year begins on August 12, 2026 and ends on May 21, 2027. Winter break covers December 21, 2026 to January 5, 2027, spring break falls March 22 through March 26, 2027, Thanksgiving break spans November 23 through November 27, 2026. See the full official calendar, downloadable PDF, and complete list of key dates below.
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For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 14,000 students across 26 schools in Arkansas. Classes begin August 12, 2026 and end May 21, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Fort Smith Public Schools before scheduling around them.
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Fort Smith Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for Fort Smith Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 12, 2026.
Spring Break for Fort Smith Public Schools in 2026-2027 is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
Christmas Break for Fort Smith Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Winter Break for the 2026-2027 school year begins December 21, 2026 and continues through January 5, 2027. Students return to school on January 6, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break for Fort Smith Public Schools in 2026-2027 is from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for the 2026-2027 academic year in Fort Smith Public Schools is May 21, 2027.
Fall Break for the 2026-2027 school year takes place on October 16 and October 19, 2026.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school for students.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school.
Students return to school on January 6, 2027, following Winter Break.
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