For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 28,000 students across 40 schools in Virginia. Classes begin August 31, 2026 and end July 30, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Arlington Public Schools before scheduling around them.
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Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Arlington Public Schools. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Arlington Public 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 Arlington Public Schools APS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Arlington Public 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 Arlington Public Schools published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against apsva.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 Arlington Public Schools before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for K-12 students is Monday, August 31, 2026[cite: 8, 13]. Pre-K and VPI students begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026[cite: 10, 14].
Spring Break is scheduled from Monday, March 22, to Friday, March 26, 2027[cite: 11].
The holiday break (Winter Break) includes Christmas Day, December 25, 2026[cite: 20]. The full Winter Break runs from Wednesday, December 23, 2026, through Friday, January 1, 2027[cite: 11].
Winter Break takes place from Wednesday, December 23, 2026, to Friday, January 1, 2027[cite: 11].
Thanksgiving Break is from Wednesday, November 25, to Friday, November 27, 2026[cite: 11].
The last day of school is Thursday, June 17, 2027, which is an early release day[cite: 11].
Yes, schools and offices are closed for Labor Day on Friday, September 4, and Monday, September 7, 2026[cite: 11]. Additionally, Monday, September 21, 2026, is a holiday for Yom Kippur[cite: 11].
Elementary parent-teacher conferences (early release days) are held from October 7-9, 2026, and March 17-19, 2027[cite: 11].
The first quarter ends on Monday, November 2, 2026[cite: 11].
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