Elkhart Community Schools serves 12,000 students across 22 schools in Indiana for the 2026–2027 school year. Classes begin August 13, 2026 and end May 27, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Elkhart Community Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Elkhart Community Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Elkhart Community Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Elkhart Community Schools.
Common Questions
Elkhart Community Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school is August 13, 2026.
Spring break is from April 5 to April 9, 2027.
Christmas break falls within winter recess from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Winter break is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school is May 27, 2027.
Labor Day is September 7, 2026, and all buildings are closed.
Fall recess is from October 22 to October 26, 2026.
Presidents’ Recess runs from February 12 to February 15, 2027.
School resumes on January 4, 2027.
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