Denver Public Schools School Calendar

2026-27 School Year • Colorado

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First Day of School
Monday, August 24, 2026
Last Day of School
Friday, June 4, 2027
Today•

School Open

Dismissal: 3:30 PM

Next 7 Days

Thu12
Fri13
Sat14
Sun15
Mon16
Tue17
Wed18
OpenClosedEarlyWeekend

November 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
OpenClosedEarly DismissalBreakWeekend

Coming Up

Thanksgiving Break
11 days
Winter Break
39 days
Planning and Professional Learning Day
53 days
+7 more events this year

School Breaks

Fall Break
Fall Break
Oct 12 - Oct 16
Thanksgiving Break
Fall Break
Nov 23 - Nov 27
Winter Break
Winter Break
Dec 21 - Jan 1
Spring Break
Spring Break
Mar 29 - Apr 2

Holidays (No School)

Labor Day
Sep 7
Planning and Professional Learning Day
Sep 21
Planning and Professional Learning Day
Oct 19
Planning and Professional Learning Day
Oct 30
Planning and Professional Learning Day
Jan 4
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Jan 18
President's Day
Feb 15
Planning and Professional Learning Day
Feb 26
Planning and Professional Learning Day
Apr 30
Memorial Day
May 31

The Denver Public Schools school calendar for the 2026-27 school year runs from Monday, August 24, 2026 to Friday, June 4, 2027 in Colorado.

  • •4 scheduled breaks and 10 holidays throughout the year
  • •Spring break: Mar 29 – Apr 2
  • •Winter break: Dec 21 – Jan 1

Denver Public Schools starts school 371 days later than most Colorado districts. Winter break starts 364 days later than the most common Colorado schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denver Public Schools school open today?

Yes, Denver Public Schools is open today. Check the weekly calendar above for upcoming school days and closures.

When is the next day off for Denver Public Schools?

The next day off is Thanksgiving Break, starting Monday, November 23, 2026.

When is the first day of school for Denver Public Schools?

The first day of school for Denver Public Schools in 2026-27 is Monday, August 24, 2026.

When is the last day of school for Denver Public Schools?

The last day of school for Denver Public Schools in 2026-27 is Friday, June 4, 2027.

When is spring break for Denver Public Schools?

Spring break for Denver Public Schools is Monday, March 29, 2027 to Friday, April 2, 2027.

When is winter break for Denver Public Schools?

Winter break for Denver Public Schools is Monday, December 21, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027.

When do students go back to school after winter break?

Students in Denver Public Schools return to school after winter break on Monday, January 4, 2027. Winter break ends on Friday, January 1, 2027.

When is Thanksgiving break for Denver Public Schools?

Thanksgiving break for Denver Public Schools is Monday, October 12, 2026 to Friday, October 16, 2026.

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Last updated: October 6, 2026

Source: Denver Public Schools Official Calendar