For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 12,000 students across 22 schools in Indiana. 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 Images
Official calendar scans for Elkhart Community Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Elkhart Community Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Elkhart Community Schools ECS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Elkhart Community Schools calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Elkhart Community Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against elkhart.k12.in.us.
- ✓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 Elkhart Community Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked 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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