Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Arlington Public Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Arlington Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Arlington Public Schools.
Common 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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