School Calendar
Download DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
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.
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Common Questions
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in Denver Public Schools is August 17, 2026.
Spring break in Denver Public Schools is from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
Winter break in Denver Public Schools runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break in Denver Public Schools is from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school in Denver Public Schools is May 28, 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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