# Denver Public Schools: 2026-27 School Calendar Denver Public Schools 2026-27 calendar synced to your phone. Never miss DPS snow days, early release, or teacher planning days. > **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/co-dps-denver-school-calendar-2026-27](https://calendars.school/co-dps-denver-school-calendar-2026-27) ## Key Dates | Date | Event | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | August 25, 2026 | First Day of School (K-12) | School Start | | August 28, 2026 | First Day of School (ECE - Early Childhood Education) | School Start | | September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Holiday | | October 12, 2026 | Professional Development Day | Professional Development | | October 30, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Conference Day (No School for Students) | No Students | | November 23, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break | Holiday | | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Winter Break | Holiday | | January 18, 2027 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday | | February 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day | Holiday | | February 26, 2027 | Professional Development Day | Professional Development | | March 26, 2027 | Parent-Teacher Conference Day (No School for Students) | No Students | | March 29, 2027 – April 2, 2027 | Spring Break | Holiday | | May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day | Holiday | | June 4, 2027 | Last Day of School (Early Release) | School End | | June 18, 2027 | Juneteenth (Observed) | Holiday | > **📅 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. > DPS District Website ## School Coverage 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. ### 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 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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. ## Official Source [Official DPS 2026-27 School Year Calendar (PDF)](https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4086/Dps/69e9c1b1-0b04-4221-a373-5c92537cc821/DPS-Calendar-2026-27_ENGLISH.pdf) ## Get This Calendar on Your Phone Sync the DPS 2026-27 calendar directly to Google Calendar for $undefined. [Purchase on Etsy](https://schoolcalendars.etsy.com/listing/4462643269/2026-27-school-calendar-google-sync) --- *Last updated: 2026-04-05* *Source: [calendars.school](https://calendars.school) — Auto-updating school district calendars synced to your phone.*