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Kearney Public Schools NE Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Nebraska
  • 4 teacher days

The Kearney Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 13, 2026 to May 13, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27 and spring break Mar 22-26. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Aug 13, 2026 First Day of School K-12
School year ends Fri, Jul 9, 2027 Bright Futures Toddlers Last Day
Next key date Thu, Aug 13, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Kearney Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Kearney 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
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Graduation
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 5, 2026 — Teacher Pre-Service Days Begin
  • Aug 13, 2026 — First Day of School K-12
  • Aug 13-14, 2026 — Kindergarten 11:45 Dismissal
  • Aug 20, 2026 — Bright Futures Preschool & Toddlers First Day

September 2026

  • Sep 4, 2026 — Bright Futures No School
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - No School PK-12
  • Sep 21-22, 2026 — Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Sep 23, 2026 — No School PK-12
  • Sep 24-25, 2026 — No School PK-12 Conference Days

October 2026

  • Oct 2, 2026 — Bright Futures No School
  • Oct 16, 2026 — No School PK-12 / Grading & PD Day / End of First Quarter

November 2026

  • Nov 6, 2026 — Bright Futures No School
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Vacation - No School PK-12

December 2026

  • Dec 4, 2026 — Bright Futures No School
  • Dec 18, 2026 — Early Dismissal 2:00 PM / End of Second Quarter
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027 — Holiday Break - No School PK-12

January 2027

  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027 — Holiday Break - No School PK-12
  • Jan 1, 2027 — District Office Closed
  • Jan 4, 2027 — PD Day & Workday - No School
  • Jan 5, 2027 — Second Semester Begins
  • Jan 8, 2027 — Bright Futures No School

February 2027

  • Feb 5, 2027 — Bright Futures No School
  • Feb 10 & 15, 2027 — Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Feb 17, 2027 — No School PK-12
  • Feb 18-19, 2027 — No School PK-12 Conference Days

March 2027

  • Mar 5, 2027 — Bright Futures No School
  • Mar 12, 2027 — No School PK-12 / PD Day / End of Third Quarter
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 — Spring Break - No School PK-12

April 2027

  • Apr 9, 2027 — No School PK-12 / Professional Development & Work Day
  • Apr 23, 2027 — Bright Futures No School

May 2027

  • May 13, 2027 — Bright Futures Preschool Last Day
  • May 16, 2027 — KHS Graduation (2:00 PM)
  • May 20, 2027 — Last Day of School K-12 / Early Dismissal 2:00 PM
  • May 21, 2027 — Bright Futures No School

June 2027

  • Jun 14, 2027 — Bright Futures Toddlers No School

July 2027

  • Jul 5, 2027 — Bright Futures Toddlers No School
  • Jul 9, 2027 — Bright Futures Toddlers Last Day

Kearney Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 No School PK-12 / Grading & PD Day / End of First Quarter District source
  • Jan 4, 2027 PD Day & Workday - No School District source
  • Mar 12, 2027 No School PK-12 / PD Day / End of Third Quarter District source
  • Apr 9, 2027 No School PK-12 / Professional Development & Work Day District source

Kearney Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 4, 2026 Bright Futures No School Holiday
  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - No School PK-12 Holiday
  • Sep 23, 2026 No School PK-12 Holiday
  • Oct 2, 2026 Bright Futures No School Holiday
  • Nov 6, 2026 Bright Futures No School Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Vacation - No School PK-12 Break
  • Dec 4, 2026 Bright Futures No School Holiday
  • Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027 Holiday Break - No School PK-12 Break
  • Jan 8, 2027 Bright Futures No School Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School PK-12 Holiday
  • Feb 5, 2027 Bright Futures No School Holiday
  • Feb 17, 2027 No School PK-12 Holiday
  • Mar 5, 2027 Bright Futures No School Holiday
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 Spring Break - No School PK-12 Break
  • Apr 23, 2027 Bright Futures No School Holiday
  • May 21, 2027 Bright Futures No School Holiday
  • Jun 14, 2027 Bright Futures Toddlers No School Holiday
  • Jul 5, 2027 Bright Futures Toddlers No School Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Kearney Public Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now37 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 June 20, 2026.
Full term dates table

Kearney Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 5, 2026Teacher Pre-Service Days Begin
Aug 13, 2026First Day of School K-12
Aug 13-14, 2026Kindergarten 11:45 Dismissal
Aug 20, 2026Bright Futures Preschool & Toddlers First Day
Sep 4, 2026Bright Futures No School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - No School PK-12
Sep 21-22, 2026Parent-Teacher Conferences
Sep 23, 2026No School PK-12
Sep 24-25, 2026No School PK-12 Conference Days
Oct 2, 2026Bright Futures No School
Oct 16, 2026No School PK-12 / Grading & PD Day / End of First Quarter
Nov 6, 2026Bright Futures No School
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Vacation - No School PK-12
Dec 4, 2026Bright Futures No School
Dec 18, 2026Early Dismissal 2:00 PM / End of Second Quarter
Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027Holiday Break - No School PK-12
Jan 1, 2027District Office Closed
Jan 4, 2027PD Day & Workday - No School
Jan 5, 2027Second Semester Begins
Jan 8, 2027Bright Futures No School
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School PK-12
Feb 5, 2027Bright Futures No School
Feb 10 & 15, 2027Parent-Teacher Conferences
Feb 17, 2027No School PK-12
Feb 18-19, 2027No School PK-12 Conference Days
Mar 5, 2027Bright Futures No School
Mar 12, 2027No School PK-12 / PD Day / End of Third Quarter
Mar 22-26, 2027Spring Break - No School PK-12
Apr 9, 2027No School PK-12 / Professional Development & Work Day
Apr 23, 2027Bright Futures No School
May 13, 2027Bright Futures Preschool Last Day
May 16, 2027KHS Graduation (2:00 PM)
May 20, 2027Last Day of School K-12 / Early Dismissal 2:00 PM
May 21, 2027Bright Futures No School
Jun 14, 2027Bright Futures Toddlers No School
Jul 5, 2027Bright Futures Toddlers No School
Jul 9, 2027Bright Futures Toddlers Last Day

Kearney Public Schools Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for K-12 students in Kearney Public Schools is August 13, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Kearney Public Schools is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Kearney Public Schools runs from December 21, 2026, through January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
What is the last day of school in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for K-12 students is May 20, 2027, with an early dismissal at 2:00 PM.
When does the second semester begin in Kearney Public Schools?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
When is Labor Day break in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Students and staff will have Labor Day off on September 7, 2026.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Kearney Public Schools during 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for September 21-22, 2026, and February 10 and 15, 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in Kearney Public Schools?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027, and there will be no school for PK-12 students.
When does the first quarter end in Kearney Public Schools?
The first quarter ends on October 16, 2026.
When does the second quarter end in Kearney Public Schools?
The second quarter ends on December 18, 2026, which is also an early dismissal day.
When does the third quarter end in Kearney Public Schools?
The third quarter ends on March 12, 2027.
When is Kearney High School graduation in 2027?
Kearney High School graduation is scheduled for May 16, 2027, at 2:00 PM.
Are there any Professional Development days during the 2026-2027 school year?
Yes. Professional Development and Work Days with no school are scheduled on January 4, 2027, March 12, 2027, and April 9, 2027.

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Kearney Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for K-12 students in Kearney Public Schools is August 13, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Kearney Public Schools is scheduled from March 22 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026, and continues through January 4, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Kearney Public Schools runs from December 21, 2026, through January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
What is the last day of school in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for K-12 students is May 20, 2027, with an early dismissal at 2:00 PM.
When does the second semester begin in Kearney Public Schools?
The second semester begins on January 5, 2027.
When is Labor Day break in Kearney Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Students and staff will have Labor Day off on September 7, 2026.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Kearney Public Schools during 2026-2027?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for September 21-22, 2026, and February 10 and 15, 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in Kearney Public Schools?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 18, 2027, and there will be no school for PK-12 students.
When does the first quarter end in Kearney Public Schools?
The first quarter ends on October 16, 2026.
When does the second quarter end in Kearney Public Schools?
The second quarter ends on December 18, 2026, which is also an early dismissal day.
When does the third quarter end in Kearney Public Schools?
The third quarter ends on March 12, 2027.
When is Kearney High School graduation in 2027?
Kearney High School graduation is scheduled for May 16, 2027, at 2:00 PM.
Are there any Professional Development days during the 2026-2027 school year?
Yes. Professional Development and Work Days with no school are scheduled on January 4, 2027, March 12, 2027, and April 9, 2027.

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