Columbus City Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Thursday, August 20, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Thursday, August 20, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | October 16, 2026 | 1 day |
| Records Day | October 19, 2026 | 1 day |
| Professional Development Day | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break (Wellness Week) | November 23–27, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Records Day | January 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| MLK Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Compensatory Day for Parent Conferences | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Records Day | March 25, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 26 – April 2, 2027 | 8 days |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Kindergarten starts August 25 and Pre-K September 8, and Pre-K students have four extra days off during the year.
Source: Columbus City Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
Columbus City Schools has already adopted its 2027–28 calendar. The first day of school is Thursday, August 19, 2027, and the last day is May 25, 2028. Breaks and holidays for that year go on this page as the district publishes them.
Source: Columbus City Schools 2027–28 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Columbus City Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Thursday, August 20, 2026.
When is Columbus City Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 23–27, 2026.
When is Columbus City Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Columbus City Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 26 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Columbus City Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Has Columbus City Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Yes — the 2027–28 first day of school is Thursday, August 19, 2027.
About Columbus City Schools
Columbus City Schools serves about 45,000 students in Franklin County. Official site: ccsoh.us/.
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