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MPS Milwaukee Public Schools WI Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
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The MPS Milwaukee Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from September 1, 2026 to June 15, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break November 25–27, winter break December 21–31, and spring break March 26–April 2. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Tue, Sep 1, 2026 First Day of School
School year ends Tue, Jun 15, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Tue, Sep 1, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

MPS Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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MPS Milwaukee 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
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • August 25–28, 2026 — Professional Development / Organizational Days
  • August 31, 2026 — Organization Day

September 2026

  • September 1, 2026 — First Day of School
  • September 7, 2026 — Labor Day – No School

October 2026

  • October 23, 2026 — Parent-Teacher Conference Day
  • October 26, 2026 — October Break

November 2026

  • November 3, 2026 — Professional Development Day
  • November 24, 2026 — Professional Development Day
  • November 25–27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • December 21–31, 2026 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • January 1, 2027 — New Year’s Day / Winter Break
  • January 4, 2027 — Classes Resume
  • January 18, 2027 — M.L.K. Jr. Day – No School
  • January 22, 2027 — Professional Development Day

February 2027

  • February 22, 2027 — February Break

March 2027

  • March 25, 2027 — Parent-Teacher Conference Day
  • March 26–April 2, 2027 — Spring Break

April 2027

  • March 26–April 2, 2027 — Spring Break
  • April 30, 2027 — Professional Development Day

May 2027

  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day – No School

June 2027

  • June 15, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • June 16, 2027 — Record Day
  • June 21–22, 2027 — Emergency Makeup Days (if needed)
  • June 28–30, 2027 — Central Services Closed

July 2027

MPS Milwaukee Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • August 25–28, 2026 Professional Development / Organizational Days District source
  • November 3, 2026 Professional Development Day District source
  • November 24, 2026 Professional Development Day District source
  • January 22, 2027 Professional Development Day District source
  • April 30, 2027 Professional Development Day District source

MPS Milwaukee Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • September 7, 2026 Labor Day – No School Holiday
  • October 26, 2026 October Break Break
  • November 25–27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • December 21–31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • January 1, 2027 New Year’s Day / Winter Break Break
  • January 18, 2027 M.L.K. Jr. Day – No School Holiday
  • February 22, 2027 February Break Break
  • March 26–April 2, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day – No School Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 MPS Milwaukee Public Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now27 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 8, 2026.
Full term dates table

MPS Milwaukee Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
July 1–2, 2026Central Services Closed
July 3, 2026District and All Central Services Closed
July 6–30, 2026Summer Academy; Camp/CLC/Safe Places Open
July 31, 2026Summer Academy – Staff Record Day
August 25–28, 2026Professional Development / Organizational Days
August 31, 2026Organization Day
September 1, 2026First Day of School
September 7, 2026Labor Day – No School
October 23, 2026Parent-Teacher Conference Day
October 26, 2026October Break
November 3, 2026Professional Development Day
November 24, 2026Professional Development Day
November 25–27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
December 21–31, 2026Winter Break
January 1, 2027New Year’s Day / Winter Break
January 4, 2027Classes Resume
January 18, 2027M.L.K. Jr. Day – No School
January 22, 2027Professional Development Day
February 22, 2027February Break
March 25, 2027Parent-Teacher Conference Day
March 26–April 2, 2027Spring Break
April 30, 2027Professional Development Day
May 31, 2027Memorial Day – No School
June 15, 2027Last Day of School
June 16, 2027Record Day
June 21–22, 2027Emergency Makeup Days (if needed)
June 28–30, 2027Central Services Closed

Milwaukee Public Schools 2026–2027 Calendar – Frequently Asked Questions

When is the first day of school in Milwaukee Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Milwaukee Public Schools for the 2026–2027 calendar year is September 1, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Milwaukee Public Schools runs from March 26 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026 as part of Winter Break.
When is Winter Break in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break for Milwaukee Public Schools is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Milwaukee Public Schools in the 2026–2027 calendar year is June 15, 2027. Record Day follows on June 16, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school for students.
When is the February Break in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
February Break is scheduled for February 22, 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
Are there emergency makeup days in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes, emergency makeup days (if needed) are scheduled for June 21–22, 2027.

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MPS Milwaukee Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Milwaukee Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Milwaukee Public Schools for the 2026–2027 calendar year is September 1, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Milwaukee Public Schools runs from March 26 through April 2, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026 as part of Winter Break.
When is Winter Break in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break for Milwaukee Public Schools is from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027. Classes resume on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Milwaukee Public Schools in the 2026–2027 calendar year is June 15, 2027. Record Day follows on June 16, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school for students.
When is the February Break in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
February Break is scheduled for February 22, 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
Are there emergency makeup days in Milwaukee Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes, emergency makeup days (if needed) are scheduled for June 21–22, 2027.

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