Kennewick School District serves 19,000 students across 33 schools in Washington for the 2026–2027 school year. Classes begin September 2, 2026 and end June 17, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications — verify with Kennewick School District before scheduling around them.
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School Calendar
Download Kennewick School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
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Common Questions
Kennewick School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school in Kennewick School District for the 2026-2027 school year is September 2, 2026 for grades 1–6 and 9–12. Grades 7–8 begin on September 3, 2026.
Spring Break in Kennewick School District runs from April 5 to April 9, 2027. Schools will be closed for all K–12 students during this period.
Christmas break in Kennewick School District is part of the Winter Break, which begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
Winter Break in Kennewick School District is scheduled from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Schools reopen after the New Year.
Thanksgiving break in Kennewick School District is on November 26 and November 27, 2026. Schools will be closed for all K–12 students.
The last day of school in Kennewick School District for the 2026-2027 school year is June 17, 2027. This will be a special early release day for grades K–11.
Yes, Kennewick School District has several staff professional development days with no school, including August 27, August 31, September 1, September 25, October 23, and February 26 during the 2026-2027 school year.
Kennewick School District observes major holidays such as Labor Day on September 7, 2026, Veterans Day on November 11, 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, 2027, Presidents’ Day on February 15, 2027, and Memorial Day on May 31, 2027.
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