Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for DeSoto County Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download DeSoto County Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 34,000 students across 42 schools in Mississippi. Classes begin July 28, 2026 and end May 26, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with DeSoto County Schools before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for DeSoto County Schools.
Common Questions
DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students is August 3, 2026. Teachers’ first day is July 28, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
Christmas Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break coincides with Christmas Break and takes place from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Holidays are scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 25, 2027. Teachers’ last day is May 26, 2027.
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5 through October 9, 2026.
Labor Day Holiday will be observed on September 7, 2026.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday will be observed on January 18, 2027.
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
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