Academic Calendar
2026-2027 academic calendar
Plan the 2026-2027 school year with a month-by-month academic calendar from August 2026 through July 2027.
Semester 1 — August 2026 to December 2026
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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Semester 2 — January 2027 to July 2027
January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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Important dates
Example dates for a typical US school year. Check with your school district for the official calendar.
Semester 1
- First day of school — Mid-August 2026
- Labor Day (no school) — First Monday in September 2026
- Fall break — Mid-October 2026
- Thanksgiving break — Late November 2026
- Winter break begins — Mid-December 2026
Semester 2
- Spring semester begins — Early January 2027
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Third Monday in January 2027
- Presidents' Day — Third Monday in February 2027
- Spring break — Mid-March 2027
- Exam week — Mid-May 2027
- Last day of school — Late May or early June 2027
- Graduation — Late May or early June 2027
Disclaimer: The important dates shown are examples for a typical US school year. Actual dates vary by school district, state and institution. Always check with your school or district for the official academic calendar.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an academic calendar?
- An academic calendar shows the school year schedule from August through July, including semester breaks, exam periods and holidays. It helps students, teachers and parents plan around the school schedule.
- When does the 2026-2027 school year start and end?
- Most US schools start in mid-August to early September and end in late May or early June. The exact dates depend on your school district. Check with your local district for the official start and end dates.
- Can I print this academic calendar?
- Yes — use the print version for a clean layout, or use the Calendar Maker to build a custom calendar with holidays and week numbers.