Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) serves 23,000 students across 70 schools in Indiana for the 2026–2027 school year. Classes begin August 10, 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 Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS)'s 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS).
Common Questions
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) for the 2026-2027 academic year is August 10, 2026.
Spring Break in Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is from March 15 to March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break in Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break in Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) runs from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break in Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students in Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is May 27, 2027.
The second semester begins on January 4, 2027.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 12 to October 16, 2026.
No, there is no school on Labor Day, which falls on September 7, 2026.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school.
Presidents Day is on February 15, 2027, and schools are closed.
The last day of the first semester is December 17, 2026.
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