Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Rio Rancho Public Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Rio Rancho Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 17,500 students across 20 schools in New Mexico. Classes begin August 3, 2026 and end May 28, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Rio Rancho Public Schools before scheduling around them.
About the District
Details and contact information for Rio Rancho Public Schools.
Common Questions
Rio Rancho Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in Rio Rancho Public Schools is August 6, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027, with students returning on January 5, 2027.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 28, 2027.
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027, when students return from Winter Break.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027.
Presidents' Day Holiday is observed on February 15, 2027.
Fall Break is scheduled for October 8 and October 9, 2026.
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