Yakima Public Schools serves 16,000 students across 24 schools in Washington for the 2026–2027 school year. Classes begin August 27, 2026 and end June 9, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications — verify with Yakima Public Schools before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official calendar scans for Yakima Public Schools. Click any image to open full-screen.
School Calendar
Download Yakima Public Schools's 2026–2027 academic calendar PDF — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
About the District
Details and contact information for Yakima Public Schools.
Common Questions
Yakima Public Schools Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of classes in Yakima Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 27, 2026.
Spring break in Yakima Public Schools is from April 5 to April 9, 2027.
Christmas break in Yakima Public Schools runs from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Winter break spans from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Thanksgiving break is observed on November 25 and November 26, 2026, with an additional holiday on November 27, 2026.
The last day of school is June 9, 2027, and it is a half day.
The first day of kindergarten is September 2, 2026.
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school.
Fall conferences (half days) are scheduled from October 26 to October 30, 2026.
Spring conferences (half days) take place from March 29 to April 2, 2027.
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, with no school.
Summer school begins on June 21, 2027, and ends on July 16, 2027.
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