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DeSoto County Schools MS Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Mississippi
  • 2 teacher days

The DeSoto County Schools 2026–27 school year runs from August 3, 2026 to December 18, 2026. Breaks include Thanksgiving break November 23 - 27, winter break December 21 - January 1, and spring break March 8 - 12. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Tue, Jul 28, 2026 Teachers' First Day
School year ends Wed, May 26, 2027 Teachers' Last Day
Next key date Tue, Jul 28, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

DeSoto County Schools 2026-27 calendar

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DeSoto County 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
  • Weather make-up day

August 2026

  • August 3, 2026 — Students' First Day

September 2026

  • September 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday

October 2026

  • October 5 - 9, 2026 — Fall Break

November 2026

  • November 23 - 27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Holidays

December 2026

  • December 18, 2026 — 60% Day/Last Day of First Semester
  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — Christmas Break

January 2027

  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 — Christmas Break
  • January 4, 2027 — Staff Development Day
  • January 5, 2027 — Staff Development Day
  • January 6, 2027 — Students' First Day Back
  • January 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

February 2027

  • February 15, 2027 — President's Day Holiday
  • February 15, 2027 — Tentative Make-up Day

March 2027

  • March 8 - 12, 2027 — Spring Break
  • March 26, 2027 — Good Friday Holiday
  • March 29, 2027 — Easter Break
  • March 29, 2027 — Tentative Make-up Day

April 2027

May 2027

  • May 25, 2027 — Students' Last Day
  • May 26, 2027 — Teachers' Last Day
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day
  • May 26, 2027 — Tentative Make-up Day
  • May 27, 2027 — Tentative Make-up Day

June 2027

July 2027

DeSoto County Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • January 4, 2027 Staff Development Day District source
  • January 5, 2027 Staff Development Day District source

DeSoto County Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • September 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday Holiday
  • October 5 - 9, 2026 Fall Break Break
  • November 23 - 27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holidays Holiday
  • December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 Christmas Break Break
  • January 18, 2027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Holiday
  • February 15, 2027 President's Day Holiday Holiday
  • March 8 - 12, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • March 26, 2027 Good Friday Holiday Holiday
  • March 29, 2027 Easter Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 DeSoto County Schools planning calendar

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

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 March 5, 2026.
Full term dates table

DeSoto County Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July 28, 2026Teachers' First Day
August 3, 2026Students' First Day
September 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday
October 5 - 9, 2026Fall Break
November 23 - 27, 2026Thanksgiving Holidays
December 18, 202660% Day/Last Day of First Semester
December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027Christmas Break
January 4, 2027Staff Development Day
January 5, 2027Staff Development Day
January 6, 2027Students' First Day Back
January 18, 2027Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
February 15, 2027President's Day Holiday
March 8 - 12, 2027Spring Break
March 26, 2027Good Friday Holiday
March 29, 2027Easter Break
May 25, 2027Students' Last Day
May 26, 2027Teachers' Last Day
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
February 15, 2027Tentative Make-up Day
March 29, 2027Tentative Make-up Day
May 26, 2027Tentative Make-up Day
May 27, 2027Tentative Make-up Day
May 28, 2027Tentative Make-up Day

DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates

When is the first day of school in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students is August 3, 2026. Teachers’ first day is July 28, 2026.
When is Spring Break in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with Christmas Break and takes place from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Holidays are scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 25, 2027. Teachers’ last day is May 26, 2027.
When is Fall Break in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5 through October 9, 2026.
When is Labor Day Holiday in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Labor Day Holiday will be observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.

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DeSoto County Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students is August 3, 2026. Teachers’ first day is July 28, 2026.
When is Spring Break in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from March 8 through March 12, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Christmas Break runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Winter Break coincides with Christmas Break and takes place from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Holidays are scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 25, 2027. Teachers’ last day is May 26, 2027.
When is Fall Break in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Fall Break is scheduled from October 5 through October 9, 2026.
When is Labor Day Holiday in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Labor Day Holiday will be observed on September 7, 2026.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday will be observed on January 18, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in DeSoto County Schools Calendar 2026-2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.

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