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Fort Smith Public Schools AR Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Arkansas

The Fort Smith Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 12, 2026 to May 21, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Mar 22-26. The table below lists all holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 12, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Fri, May 21, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Fort Smith Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Fort Smith Public Schools school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 12, 2026 — First Day of School

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — PT Conf. (MS/HS)
  • Oct 13, 2026 — PT Conf. (Elem)
  • Oct 15, 2026 — PT Conf. (All Schools)
  • Oct 16 & 19, 2026 — Fall Break

November 2026

  • Nov 2, 2026 — No School
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 18, 2026 — Semester Ends
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1-5, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 6, 2027 — Return to School
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK Jr. Holiday

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — No School

March 2027

  • Mar 15, 2027 — PT Conf. (MS/HS)
  • Mar 16, 2027 — PT Conf. (Elem)
  • Mar 18, 2027 — PT Conf. (All Schools)
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • Apr 2, 2027 — No School

May 2027

  • May 13, 2027 — Southside Graduation
  • May 14, 2027 — Northside Graduation
  • May 21, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

July 2027

Fort Smith Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday
  • Oct 16 & 19, 2026 Fall Break Break
  • Nov 2, 2026 No School Holiday
  • Nov 23-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 1-5, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK Jr. Holiday Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 No School Holiday
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • Apr 2, 2027 No School Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Fort Smith Public Schools planning calendar

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Useful now23 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated April 30, 2026.
Full term dates table

Fort Smith Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 12, 2026First Day of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day
Oct 12, 2026PT Conf. (MS/HS)
Oct 13, 2026PT Conf. (Elem)
Oct 15, 2026PT Conf. (All Schools)
Oct 16 & 19, 2026Fall Break
Nov 2, 2026No School
Nov 23-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 18, 2026Semester Ends
Dec 21-31, 2026Winter Break
Jan 1-5, 2027Winter Break
Jan 6, 2027Return to School
Jan 18, 2027MLK Jr. Holiday
Feb 15, 2027No School
Mar 15, 2027PT Conf. (MS/HS)
Mar 16, 2027PT Conf. (Elem)
Mar 18, 2027PT Conf. (All Schools)
Mar 22-26, 2027Spring Break
Apr 2, 2027No School
May 13, 2027Southside Graduation
May 14, 2027Northside Graduation
May 21, 2027Last Day of School
May 31, 2027Memorial Day

Fort Smith Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Fort Smith Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Fort Smith Public Schools in 2026-2027 is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break for Fort Smith Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break for the 2026-2027 school year begins December 21, 2026 and continues through January 5, 2027. Students return to school on January 6, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break for Fort Smith Public Schools in 2026-2027 is from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for the 2026-2027 academic year in Fort Smith Public Schools is May 21, 2027.
When does Fall Break occur in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Fall Break for the 2026-2027 school year takes place on October 16 and October 19, 2026.
When is Labor Day observed in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school for students.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school.
When do students return after Winter Break in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Students return to school on January 6, 2027, following Winter Break.

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Fort Smith Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Fort Smith Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year is August 12, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Fort Smith Public Schools in 2026-2027 is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break for Fort Smith Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year runs from December 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break for the 2026-2027 school year begins December 21, 2026 and continues through January 5, 2027. Students return to school on January 6, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break for Fort Smith Public Schools in 2026-2027 is from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for the 2026-2027 academic year in Fort Smith Public Schools is May 21, 2027.
When does Fall Break occur in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Fall Break for the 2026-2027 school year takes place on October 16 and October 19, 2026.
When is Labor Day observed in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school for students.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school.
When do students return after Winter Break in Fort Smith Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Students return to school on January 6, 2027, following Winter Break.

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