The Columbia School District 2026-2027 academic year begins on July 30, 2026 and ends on May 20, 2027. Winter break covers December 18, 2026 to January 1, 2027, spring break falls March 15-19, 2027, Thanksgiving break spans November 23-27, 2026. See the full official calendar, downloadable PDF, and complete list of key dates below.
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For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 19,000 students across 31 schools in Missouri. The 2026–2027 academic year includes 180 instructional days. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Columbia School District before scheduling around them.
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Columbia School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Columbia School District for the 2026-2027 school year is July 30, 2026.
Spring Break in Columbia School District is scheduled from March 15-19, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 18, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break coincides with Christmas Break and runs from December 18, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23-27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 20, 2027, which is also a 60% Day and the last day of the semester.
Fall Break is scheduled for October 5-6, 2026.
Labor Day Holiday will be observed on September 7, 2026.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday is scheduled for January 18, 2027.
Presidents Day Holiday will be observed on February 15, 2027.
Easter Holiday is scheduled for March 26, 2027.
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
Report cards are available on October 16, 2026, January 13, 2027, March 31, 2027, and June 2, 2027.
Students return for the second semester on January 5, 2027, following Winter Break.
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