Grand Rapids Public Schools school calendar 2026–27

2026–27 school year
First day of school

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

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Winter Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027

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14 days off
Teacher In-Service — No School

Mon, Jan 11, 2027

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mon, Jan 18, 2027

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Teacher In-Service — No School

Mon, Feb 15, 2027

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Teacher In-Service — No School

Fri, Mar 26, 2027

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Spring Break

Fri, Apr 2 – Sun, Apr 11, 2027

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10 days off
Memorial Day

Mon, May 31, 2027

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Last day of school

Fri, Jun 4, 2027

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Questions parents ask

When does school start in Grand Rapids Public Schools for 2026–27?

The first day of school for the 2026–27 school year is Mon, Aug 24, 2026, per the district’s published calendar. Charter and private schools in the area can set their own start dates.

When is spring break in Grand Rapids Public Schools in 2027?

Spring break runs Fri, Apr 2, 2027 through Sun, Apr 11, 2027, inclusive. Students return on the next school day.

When is the last day of school in Grand Rapids Public Schools for 2026–27?

The last day of the 2026–27 school year is Fri, Jun 4, 2027.

Do all Grand Rapids Public Schools schools follow this calendar?

District-run public schools follow it, including the single no-school days the district sets. Charter and private schools set their own calendars, so if your school is one of those, check with the school directly before booking anything.

How do I get these dates in my calendar?

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