2026-2027 Academic Year
Kansas School Calendar 2026-2027
School year dates, holidays, and breaks for Kansas students, parents, and teachers.
KS · 2026-2027 Academic Year
Kansas School Calendar 2026-2027
School year dates, holidays, and breaks for Kansas students, parents, and teachers.
Quick Answer for Families
When does school start and end in Kansas for 2026-2027?
First Day
Aug 17, 2026
Use for back-to-school planning.
Last Day
May 21, 2027
May shift with make-up days.
Spring Break
Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Confirm with your local district.
District calendars can differ. Always verify final dates with your local school district before booking travel or childcare.
Printed planning copy: Kansas School Calendar 2026-2027
Last updated: 2026-03-10
Official source: https://www.ksde.org
Before relying on this printed copy, confirm teacher workdays, early release days, and make-up day rules with your local district.
Kansas School Holidays 2026-2027
Sep 7, 2026
Nov 11, 2026
Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Jan 18, 2027
Feb 15, 2027
Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
May 31, 2027
At-a-glance timeline
Key Dates for Kansas School Year 2026-2027
Quick answers for first day, spring break 2027, last day, and required instruction time.
Aug-May
Starts Aug 17, 2026
Ends May 21, 2027
First Day
Aug 17, 2026
Spring Break
Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Last Day
May 21, 2027
Instructional Days
186 days
Note: Kansas requires 186 school days (or 1,116 hours for elementary, 1,086 for secondary). Districts set individual calendars.
Official source tracker
How to verify Kansas school calendar dates
Statewide school calendar pages are planning references. Local districts may publish different first day, break, holiday, teacher workday, and make-up day schedules, so final dates should be verified with the district that serves your address.
Dates are useful for statewide planning, but local district calendars remain the final reference.
About Kansas School Year 2026-2027
Kansas public schools are regulated by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and are required to provide a minimum of 186 instructional days per year, one of the higher mandated day counts in the United States. The academic year generally begins in mid-August and concludes in late May, with individual districts having flexibility to adjust their specific calendars within state requirements. Kansas operates over 280 unified school districts, including large urban systems such as Wichita Public Schools and Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, as well as numerous smaller rural districts across the state's agricultural heartland. The state observes all major federal holidays, including Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving break, winter recess, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, spring break, and Memorial Day. Kansas has a strong tradition of local control in education, meaning district-level decisions on curriculum, scheduling, and professional development days can vary considerably. The state has also invested in career and technical education pathways, reflecting its workforce needs in agriculture, manufacturing, and aviation industries. Families relocating to or within Kansas should confirm calendar specifics with their local district, as start dates, break schedules, and teacher in-service days differ across the state.
Last updated: 2026-03-10
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First day: Aug 17, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in Kansas for 2026-2027?
The Kansas school calendar lists Aug 17, 2026 as the planning reference for the first day of school in 2026. Local districts may approve different start dates, so confirm with your district calendar.
When is the last day of school in Kansas 2026-2027?
The last day of school for Kansas in the 2026-2027 school year is listed as May 21, 2027. The final date can move if a district adds weather or emergency make-up days.
When is winter break in Kansas for 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Kansas is listed as Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027. District calendars can still vary around teacher workdays, early release days, and local holidays.
When is Spring Break in Kansas 2027?
Spring Break in Kansas is listed as Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027. Some districts may choose a different spring break week, especially in large metro areas.
When is Thanksgiving break in Kansas for 2026?
Thanksgiving Break in Kansas is listed as Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026. Many districts close for Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, but local calendars should be verified.
How many school days are in Kansas for 2026-2027?
Kansas requires 186 days for the 2026-2027 school year.
Are Kansas school calendar dates the same in every district?
No. Kansas school calendar dates can vary by district because local boards approve their own calendars within state requirements. Use this page as a planning guide, then verify exact dates with your district.