Seattle Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| State In-service Day | October 9, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day (observed) | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break (Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day) | November 26–27, 2026 | 2 days |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 12 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Day between semesters | January 28, 2027 | 1 day |
| Mid-Winter Break (includes Presidents Day) | February 15–19, 2027 | 5 days |
| Spring Break | April 12–16, 2027 | 5 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Juneteenth (observed) | June 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Monday, June 21, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Preschool and kindergarten start Sept 8, and most elementary and K-8 students are also off Nov 23–25 for conferences; Wednesdays are early release all year.
Source: Seattle Public Schools 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. Seattle Public Schools typically starts early September; 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 Seattle Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
When is Seattle Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 26–27, 2026.
When is Seattle Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Seattle Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is April 12–16, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Seattle Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Monday, June 21, 2027.
Has Seattle Public Schools 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 Seattle Public Schools
Seattle Public Schools serves about 51,000 students in King County. Official site: seattleschools.org.
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