Denver Public Schools: 2026-27 School Calendar

Every DPS school day, holiday, and early-dismissal date for 2026-27 — pulled from the official DPS calendar so you don't have to. Scroll for the full schedule or sync it to your phone.

At-a-Glance: Key Dates for the DPS 2026-27 School Year

Here are the most important dates for Denver Public Schools. All dates are from the official DPS calendar.

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August 2026

2 events
School Start

First Day of School (K-12)

School Start

First Day of School (ECE - Early Childhood Education)

September 2026

1 event
Holiday - No School

Labor Day

October 2026

2 events
Professional Development - No school

Professional Development Day

No Students

Parent-Teacher Conference Day (No School for Students)

November 2026

1 event
Holiday - No School

Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

1 event
Holiday - No School

Winter Break

January 2027

1 event
Holiday - No School

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 2027

2 events
Holiday - No School

Presidents' Day

Professional Development - No school

Professional Development Day

March 2027

2 events
No Students

Parent-Teacher Conference Day (No School for Students)

Holiday - No School

Spring Break

May 2027

1 event
Holiday - No School

Memorial Day

June 2027

2 events
School End

Last Day of School (Early Release)

Holiday - No School

Juneteenth (Observed)

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📅 Calendar Updates This calendar reflects the official Board-approved DPS calendar for 2026-27 with 174.5 student contact days and 186 teacher contact days. Please note that dates may be subject to change due to inclement weather or other district decisions. We monitor the official calendar continuously and will update any changes within minutes.

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Complete DPS School Coverage

This calendar covers all Denver Public Schools across all regions. Whether your child attends elementary, middle, or high school, this is the official district-wide calendar that applies to every DPS school.

↖️ Northwest Denver

Elementary Schools:

Edison Elementary School
Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley
Escuela Tlateloco
Beach Court Elementary School
Valdez Elementary School
Polaris Elementary School
Cowell Elementary School

Middle Schools:

Skinner Middle School
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School
Denver Online
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside

High Schools:

North High School
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School
CEC Middle College of Denver

↗️ Northeast Denver

Elementary Schools:

Park Hill Elementary School
Swigert International School
Westerly Creek Elementary School
Denver Green School Northfield
Lowry Elementary School
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
Cory Elementary School
Bromwell Elementary School
Steele Elementary School
Slavens K-8 School

Middle Schools:

KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School
DSST: Montview Middle School
McAuliffe International School
Denver Green School Northfield

High Schools:

Denver School of the Arts
Northfield High School
DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School
DSST: Conservatory Green High School
Montbello Career And Technical High School
DSST: Montview High School
KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
East High School
DSST: Cedar High School

↙️ Southwest Denver

Elementary Schools:

Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest
Godsman Elementary

Middle Schools:

Bear Valley Middle School
Bear Valley International School
Morey Middle School
Merrill Middle School
Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School
Grant Beacon Middle School
Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences
Lake Middle School
Hamilton Middle School

High Schools:

Denver South High School
John F. Kennedy High School
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
Abraham Lincoln High School

↘️ Southeast Denver

Elementary Schools:

Highline Academy Southeast
Southmoor Elementary School
Holm Elementary School
Carson Elementary School
Steck Elementary School

Middle Schools:

Denver Green School Southeast
Highline Academy Southeast
Challenge School
Hulstrom K-8

High Schools:

Cherry Creek High School
George Washington High School
Grandview High School
Thomas Jefferson High School

One Calendar for All DPS Schools

Important: This is the official district-wide calendar that applies to ALL Denver Public Schools. Whether your child attends a school in Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, or Southeast Denver, this calendar covers your entire district.

📋 Official Data Sources

All calendar data is sourced directly from the official 2026-27 academic calendars published by Denver Public Schools.

📄 Source Document

📑Official DPS 2026-27 School Year Calendar (PDF)↗
✓Calendar approved by DPS School Board
✓Updated when district makes changes
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Verified Accuracy

Cross-referenced with official DPS publications

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Real-Time Updates

When DPS changes dates, we update immediately

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Complete Coverage

Every holiday, break, and early dismissal included

Last updated on — sourced from the Official DPS 2026-27 School Year Calendar (PDF).

Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026-27 DPS Calendar

When is the first day of school for DPS in 2026?

The first day of school for K-12 students is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Early Childhood Education (ECE) starts Friday, August 28, 2026.

When is the last day of school for DPS in 2027?

The last day of school for Denver Public Schools is Friday, June 4, 2027. It is an early release day for students.

How many student contact days are in the DPS 2026-27 calendar?

The DPS 2026-27 calendar has 174.5 student contact days and 186 teacher contact days.

When is Thanksgiving Break for Denver Public Schools?

Thanksgiving Break runs Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26. Students return to school on Monday, November 30, 2026.

When is Winter Break for DPS 2026-27?

Winter Break runs from Monday, December 21, 2026 through Friday, January 1, 2027. Students return to school on Monday, January 4, 2027.

When is Spring Break for DPS 2027?

Spring Break runs from Monday, March 29, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027. Students return to school on Monday, April 5, 2027.

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day for DPS?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027. There is no school on this day.

When is Presidents' Day for DPS?

Presidents' Day is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027. There is no school on this day.

When are Parent-Teacher Conference days for DPS 2026-27?

Parent-Teacher Conference days are Friday, October 30, 2026 and Friday, March 26, 2027. Students do not attend school on these days.

Does DPS have snow days built into the calendar?

DPS does not pre-schedule snow days in the calendar. When inclement weather forces school closures, the district may add make-up days or shift to remote learning. Our synced calendar updates automatically when the district announces any changes.

What enrollment zones does the DPS calendar apply to?

The DPS district calendar applies to all enrollment zones across Denver, including Park Hill, Highlands, Stapleton, Green Valley Ranch, Montbello, Southwest Denver, and all other neighborhoods within Denver Public Schools boundaries.

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