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Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Des Moines Public Schools Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | First Day of School for K-12 Students |
| 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) |
| Oct 22-23, 2026 | PD Days (No Classes) |
| 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 |
| Dec 21, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break |
| Jan 14-15, 2027 | PD Days (No Classes) |
| Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day (No Classes) |
| Feb 15, 2027 | PD Day (No Classes) |
| 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) |
| Apr 23, 2027 | Conference Compensation Day (No Classes) |
| Apr 26, 2027 | PD Day (No Classes) |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day (No Classes) |
| 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 |
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.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Des Moines Public Schools 26-27 Calendar Revised [PDF] website. Dates may change at the discretion of the district. Always verify with the official school website for the latest updates.
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