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Denver Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.

2026–2027
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Month by Month Calendar

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AUGUST 202610 days
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First Day of School
Aug 17
SEPTEMBER 202621 days
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Labor Day Holiday
Sep 7
OCTOBER 202619 days
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End of First Quarter
Oct 16
Fall Break - No School
Oct 19 — Oct 20
NOVEMBER 202615 days
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Veterans Day
Nov 11
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Nov 23 — Nov 27
DECEMBER 202614 days
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Winter Break - No School
Dec 21 — Jan 1
JANUARY 202719 days
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Classes Resume
Jan 4
MLK Jr. Day Holiday
Jan 18
FEBRUARY 202719 days
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Presidents Day Holiday
Feb 15
MARCH 202717 days
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End of Third Quarter
Mar 12
Spring Break - No School
Mar 22 — Mar 26
APRIL 202722 days
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MAY 202719 days
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Last Day of School
May 28
Key Dates 2026–2027
  • First Day of SchoolAug 17, 2026School Opens
  • Labor Day HolidaySep 7, 2026No School
  • End of First QuarterOct 16, 2026Grading
  • Fall Break - No SchoolOct 19 — Oct 20No School
  • Veterans DayNov 11, 2026No School
  • Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolNov 23 — Nov 27No School
  • Winter Break - No SchoolDec 21 — Jan 1No School
  • Classes ResumeJan 4, 2027Event
  • MLK Jr. Day HolidayJan 18, 2027No School
  • Presidents Day HolidayFeb 15, 2027No School
  • End of Third QuarterMar 12, 2027Grading
  • Spring Break - No SchoolMar 22 — Mar 26No School
  • Last Day of SchoolMay 28, 2027School Closes
Generated by CalendarStates.com · Always verify dates with your school district.

For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 88,000 students across 200 schools in Denver County, Colorado. Classes begin Aug 17 and end May 28. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Denver Public Schools before scheduling around them.

About the District

School Information

Details and contact information for Denver Public Schools DPS.

Denver Public Schools DPS
Address1860 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203
Phone720-423-3200
Websitedpsk12.org
SuperintendentDr. Alex Marrero
Academic Facts
Students~88,000
Schools200+
Grade RangePK-12
Instr. Days—
RegionDenver County

Sources and Checks

Where these dates come from

How the 2026–2027 Denver Public Schools calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.

Sources used
  • ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Denver Public Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
  • ✓Official website. Cross-checked against dpsk12.org.
  • ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
What we check
  • ✓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 Denver Public Schools before booking around a date.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Denver Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.

When is the first day of school in Denver Public Schools for 2026-2027?

The first day of school in Denver Public Schools is August 17, 2026.

When is spring break in Denver Public Schools for 2026-2027?

Spring break in Denver Public Schools is from March 22 through March 26, 2027.

When is winter break in Denver Public Schools for 2026-2027?

Winter break in Denver Public Schools runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.

When is Thanksgiving break in Denver Public Schools for 2026-2027?

Thanksgiving break in Denver Public Schools is from November 23 through November 27, 2026.

When is the last day of school in Denver Public Schools for 2026-2027?

The last day of school in Denver Public Schools is May 28, 2027.

What holidays are observed by Denver Public Schools in 2026-2027?

Observed holidays include Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Veterans Day (November 11, 2026), MLK Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), and Presidents Day (February 15, 2027).

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