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Des Moines Public Schools IA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Iowa
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The Des Moines Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 24, 2026 to Jun 2, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27, winter break Dec 21-Jan 1, and spring break Mar 15-19. The table below lists all early release days and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 24, 2026 First Day of School for K-12 Students
School year ends Thu, Jun 3, 2027 Last Day of School for K-12 Students, Early Dismissal
Next key date Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Des Moines Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Des Moines 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
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Weather make-up day

August 2026

  • Aug 24, 2026 — First Day of School for K-12 Students

September 2026

  • Sep 2, 2026 — First Day of Preschool
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day (No Classes)
  • Sep 18, 2026 — PD Day (No Classes)
  • Sep 21, 2026 — Yom Kippur (No Classes)

October 2026

  • Oct 22-23, 2026 — PD Days (No Classes)

November 2026

  • Nov 2, 2026 — PD Day (No Classes)
  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day (No Classes)
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Conference Compensation Day (No Classes)
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

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

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Break
  • Jan 14-15, 2027 — PD Days (No Classes)
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK Jr. Day (No Classes)

February 2027

  • Feb 15, 2027 — PD Day (No Classes)

March 2027

  • Mar 10, 2027 — Eid al-Fitr (No Classes)
  • Mar 11-12, 2027 — PD Days (No Classes)
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 — Spring Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Good Friday (No Classes)

April 2027

  • Apr 23, 2027 — Conference Compensation Day (No Classes)
  • Apr 26, 2027 — PD Day (No Classes)

May 2027

  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day (No Classes)

June 2027

  • Jun 2, 2027 — Last Day of Preschool
  • Jun 3, 2027 — Last Day of School for K-12 Students, Early Dismissal
  • Jun 4, 2027 — PD Day
  • Jun 7-9, 2027 — Reserved for weather make-up

July 2027

Des Moines Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Sep 18, 2026 PD Day (No Classes) District source
  • Oct 22-23, 2026 PD Days (No Classes) District source
  • Nov 2, 2026 PD Day (No Classes) District source
  • Jan 14-15, 2027 PD Days (No Classes) District source
  • Feb 15, 2027 PD Day (No Classes) District source
  • Mar 11-12, 2027 PD Days (No Classes) District source
  • Apr 26, 2027 PD Day (No Classes) District source
  • Jun 4, 2027 PD Day District source

Des Moines Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day (No Classes) Holiday
  • Sep 21, 2026 Yom Kippur (No Classes) Holiday
  • Nov 3, 2026 Election Day (No Classes) Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK Jr. Day (No Classes) Holiday
  • Mar 10, 2027 Eid al-Fitr (No Classes) Holiday
  • Mar 15-19, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday (No Classes) Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day (No Classes) Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Des Moines Public Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now25 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

Des Moines Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 24, 2026First Day of School for K-12 Students
Sep 2, 2026First Day of Preschool
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day (No Classes)
Sep 18, 2026PD Day (No Classes)
Sep 21, 2026Yom Kippur (No Classes)
Oct 22-23, 2026PD Days (No Classes)
Nov 2, 2026PD Day (No Classes)
Nov 3, 2026Election Day (No Classes)
Nov 25, 2026Conference Compensation Day (No Classes)
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027Winter Break
Jan 14-15, 2027PD Days (No Classes)
Jan 18, 2027MLK Jr. Day (No Classes)
Feb 15, 2027PD Day (No Classes)
Mar 10, 2027Eid al-Fitr (No Classes)
Mar 11-12, 2027PD Days (No Classes)
Mar 15-19, 2027Spring Break
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday (No Classes)
Apr 23, 2027Conference Compensation Day (No Classes)
Apr 26, 2027PD Day (No Classes)
May 31, 2027Memorial Day (No Classes)
Jun 2, 2027Last Day of Preschool
Jun 3, 2027Last Day of School for K-12 Students, Early Dismissal
Jun 4, 2027PD Day
Jun 7-9, 2027Reserved for weather make-up

Des Moines Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 Important Dates

When is the first day of school in Des Moines Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for K-12 students in Des Moines Public Schools is August 24, 2026. Preschool begins on September 2, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Des Moines Public Schools is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break is part of Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Des Moines Public Schools is from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 26 and November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Des Moines Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for K-12 students is June 3, 2027, with early dismissal. The last day of preschool is June 2, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day (No Classes) is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is MLK Jr. Day in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
MLK Jr. Day (No Classes) will be observed on January 18, 2027.
Are there Professional Development (PD) Days in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes, PD Days (No Classes) are scheduled on September 18, 2026; October 22-23, 2026; November 2, 2026; January 14-15, 2027; February 15, 2027; March 11-12, 2027; and April 26, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Memorial Day (No Classes) is on May 31, 2027.

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Des Moines Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Des Moines Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for K-12 students in Des Moines Public Schools is August 24, 2026. Preschool begins on September 2, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break for Des Moines Public Schools is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break is part of Winter Break, which runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Des Moines Public Schools is from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled for November 26 and November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Des Moines Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for K-12 students is June 3, 2027, with early dismissal. The last day of preschool is June 2, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day (No Classes) is observed on September 7, 2026.
When is MLK Jr. Day in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
MLK Jr. Day (No Classes) will be observed on January 18, 2027.
Are there Professional Development (PD) Days in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes, PD Days (No Classes) are scheduled on September 18, 2026; October 22-23, 2026; November 2, 2026; January 14-15, 2027; February 15, 2027; March 11-12, 2027; and April 26, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Des Moines Public Schools 2026-2027?
Memorial Day (No Classes) is on May 31, 2027.

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