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Hawaii DOE Schools HI Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Hawaii
  • 4 teacher days

The Hawaii DOE Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 3, 2026 to May 27, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26, winter break Dec 21-Jan 1, and spring break Mar 15-19. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 3, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Thu, May 27, 2027 Last Day for Students and Second Semester Ends
Next key date Mon, Aug 3, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Hawaii DOE Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Hawaii DOE 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
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 3, 2026 — First Day of School
  • Aug 21, 2026 — Statehood Day

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day

October 2026

  • Oct 5-9, 2026 — Fall Break

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans' Day
  • Nov 26, 2026 — Thanksgiving Day
  • Nov 27, 2026 — School Holiday

December 2026

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Dec 25, 2026 — Christmas Day

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day
  • Jan 4, 2027 — Teacher Workday
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 2027

  • Feb 8-12, 2027 — Institute Day
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day

March 2027

  • Mar 15-19, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Good Friday
  • Mar 29, 2027 — Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day

April 2027

May 2027

  • May 27, 2027 — Last Day for Students and Second Semester Ends
  • May 28, 2027 — Last Day for Teachers
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

July 2027

Hawaii DOE Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Jul 28-31, 2026 Teacher Work Days District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 Teacher Workday District source
  • Feb 8-12, 2027 Institute Day District source
  • May 28, 2027 Last Day for Teachers District source

Hawaii DOE Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday
  • Oct 5-9, 2026 Fall Break Break
  • Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day Holiday
  • Nov 27, 2026 School Holiday Holiday
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day Holiday
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Hawaii DOE Schools planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now22 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 May 14, 2026.
Full term dates table

Hawaii DOE Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Jul 28-31, 2026Teacher Work Days
Aug 3, 2026First Day of School
Aug 21, 2026Statehood Day
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day
Oct 5-9, 2026Fall Break
Nov 3, 2026Election Day
Nov 11, 2026Veterans' Day
Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Nov 27, 2026School Holiday
Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Jan 4, 2027Teacher Workday
Jan 18, 2027Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 8-12, 2027Institute Day
Feb 15, 2027Presidents' Day
Mar 15-19, 2027Spring Break
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday
Mar 29, 2027Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day
May 27, 2027Last Day for Students and Second Semester Ends
May 28, 2027Last Day for Teachers
May 31, 2027Memorial Day

Hawaii State Department of Education Calendar 2026-2027 FAQ

When is the first day of school in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Hawaii State Department of Education for the 2026-2027 school year is August 3, 2026.
When is Fall Break in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Fall Break in Hawaii State Department of Education is scheduled from October 5, 2026 through October 9, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving holiday in Hawaii State Department of Education will be observed on November 26, 2026, with an additional school holiday on November 27, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Hawaii State Department of Education begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 1, 2027.
When is Christmas Day in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Christmas Day holiday in Hawaii State Department of Education will be observed on December 25, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Hawaii State Department of Education is scheduled from March 15, 2027 through March 19, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
The last day for students in Hawaii State Department of Education for the 2026-2027 school year is May 27, 2027.
When is Statehood Day in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Statehood Day in Hawaii State Department of Education will be observed on August 21, 2026.
When is Labor Day in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday in Hawaii State Department of Education will be observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Hawaii State Department of Education will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Presidents' Day in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day holiday in Hawaii State Department of Education is scheduled for February 15, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day holiday in Hawaii State Department of Education will be observed on May 31, 2027.

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Hawaii DOE Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Hawaii State Department of Education for the 2026-2027 school year is August 3, 2026.
When is Fall Break in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Fall Break in Hawaii State Department of Education is scheduled from October 5, 2026 through October 9, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving holiday in Hawaii State Department of Education will be observed on November 26, 2026, with an additional school holiday on November 27, 2026.
When is Winter Break in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Hawaii State Department of Education begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 1, 2027.
When is Christmas Day in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Christmas Day holiday in Hawaii State Department of Education will be observed on December 25, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Hawaii State Department of Education is scheduled from March 15, 2027 through March 19, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
The last day for students in Hawaii State Department of Education for the 2026-2027 school year is May 27, 2027.
When is Statehood Day in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Statehood Day in Hawaii State Department of Education will be observed on August 21, 2026.
When is Labor Day in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday in Hawaii State Department of Education will be observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Hawaii State Department of Education will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Presidents' Day in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Presidents' Day holiday in Hawaii State Department of Education is scheduled for February 15, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Hawaii State Department of Education for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day holiday in Hawaii State Department of Education will be observed on May 31, 2027.

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