Columbus City Schools District school calendar 2026–27 and 2027–28

2026–27 school year
First day of school

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

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Professional Development Day: Students Not in Attendance

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

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Records Day: Students Not in Attendance

Mon, Oct 19, 2026

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Professional Development Day: Students Not in Attendance

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

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Wellness Week: All Schools Closed

Mon, Nov 23 – Sun, Nov 29, 2026

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7 days off
Winter Break: All Schools Closed

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027

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14 days off
Records Day: Students Not in Attendance

Fri, Jan 15, 2027

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MLK Jr. Day: All Schools Closed

Mon, Jan 18, 2027

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Compensatory Day for Parent Conferences

Mon, Feb 15, 2027

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Records Day: Students Not in Attendance

Thu, Mar 25, 2027

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Spring Break: All Schools Closed

Fri, Mar 26 – Sun, Apr 4, 2027

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10 days off
Last day of school

Thu, May 27, 2027

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Records Day: Students Not in Attendance

Fri, May 28, 2027

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Summer break

Fri, May 28 – Wed, Aug 18, 2027

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83 days off
Memorial Day: All Schools Closed

Mon, May 31, 2027

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Juneteenth: All Schools Closed

Fri, Jun 18, 2027

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2027–28 school year
First day of school

Thu, Aug 19, 2027

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Labor Day: All Schools Closed

Mon, Sep 6, 2027

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Winter Break: All Schools Closed

Tue, Dec 21, 2027 – Sun, Jan 2, 2028

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13 days off
MLK Jr. Day: All Schools Closed

Mon, Jan 17, 2028

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Spring Break: All Schools Closed

Sat, Mar 25 – Sun, Apr 2, 2028

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9 days off
Last day of school

Sat, May 27, 2028

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Memorial Day: All Schools Closed

Mon, May 29, 2028

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Juneteenth: All Schools Closed

Mon, Jun 19, 2028

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Questions parents ask

When does school start in Columbus City Schools District for 2026–27?

The first day of school for the 2026–27 school year is Thu, Aug 20, 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 Columbus City Schools District in 2027?

Spring break runs Fri, Mar 26, 2027 through Sun, Apr 4, 2027, inclusive. Students return on the next school day.

When is the last day of school in Columbus City Schools District for 2026–27?

The last day of the 2026–27 school year is Thu, May 27, 2027.

Do all Columbus City Schools District 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.

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