Milwaukee Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Parent-Teacher Conference Day | October 23, 2026 | 1 day |
| October Break | October 26, 2026 | 1 day |
| Staff Workday | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Staff Workday | November 24, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27, 2026 | 3 days |
| Winter Break | December 21–31, 2026 | 11 days |
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | 1 day |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Staff Workday | January 22, 2027 | 1 day |
| February Break | February 22, 2027 | 1 day |
| Parent-Teacher Conference Day | March 25, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 26 – April 2, 2027 | 8 days |
| Staff Workday | April 30, 2027 | 1 day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Tuesday, June 15, 2027 |
Worth knowing: This is the districtwide traditional calendar; some schools follow their own calendar, so check your child's school directly.
Source: Milwaukee 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. Milwaukee Public Schools typically starts mid-to-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 Milwaukee Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
When is Milwaukee Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, 2026.
When is Milwaukee Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 21–31, 2026. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is Milwaukee Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 26 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Milwaukee Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Tuesday, June 15, 2027.
Has Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools serves about 65,000 students in Milwaukee County. Official site: milwaukeepublicschools.org/.
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