Detroit Public Schools Community District calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 24, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 24, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| District In-Person PD Day | September 28, 2026 | 1 day |
| District In-Person PD Day (Election Day) | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27, 2026 | 3 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| District In-Person PD Day | January 25, 2027 | 1 day |
| Mid-Winter Break (includes Presidents Day) | February 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Break (begins Good Friday, March 26) | March 26 – April 2, 2027 | 8 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Monday, June 7, 2027 |
Worth knowing: If snow days are used, school can run past June 7 - make-up days are held from June 9 through June 17.
Source: Detroit Public Schools Community District 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Detroit Public Schools Community District typically starts late August; school boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May. This page will be updated when the district publishes it.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Detroit Public Schools Community District in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 24, 2026.
When is Detroit Public Schools Community District's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, 2026.
When is Detroit Public Schools Community District's winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Detroit Public Schools Community District's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 26 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Detroit Public Schools Community District?
The 2026–27 school year ends Monday, June 7, 2027.
Has Detroit Public Schools Community District released its 2027–28 calendar?
Not yet. School boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May; this page will be updated when the district publishes it.
About Detroit Public Schools Community District
Detroit Public Schools Community District serves about 49,000 students in Wayne County. Official site: detroitk12.org.
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