School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Cleveland
School starts August 24, 2026; Thanksgiving runs November 25–27; winter break runs December 21 to January 1; spring break runs March 29 to April 2, 2027; the last day is June 3, 2027.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 Source: Cleveland Metropolitan School District
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | Teachers return — professional development | School |
| August 24, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — facilities closed | School |
| September 8, 2026 | First day of Pre-K | School |
| October 9, 2026 | Fall Break — schools closed | Break |
| November 3, 2026 | Parent-teacher conferences — no school for students | School |
| November 4, 2026 | Election Day — no school | School |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day — facilities closed | School |
| November 25 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break — no school | Break |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break — no school | Break |
| January 4, 2027 | Students return | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — facilities closed | School |
| February 11, 2027 | Parent-teacher conferences — early release for students | School |
| February 12, 2027 | District professional development day — schools closed | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day — facilities closed | School |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday — facilities closed | School |
| Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Spring Break — no school | Break |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — facilities closed | School |
| June 3, 2027 | Last day of school | School |
School-level events (conferences, report cards) may differ from this district calendar. Check with your school for those dates.
What this calendar does not cover
The calendar published by the district applies to public schools. Private schools, charter schools and child care programs set their own dates.
Weather closure days are not known in advance. The decision is announced that morning, and make-up days can shift the end of the year.
How to use the ICS file
The download link produces an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Each event covers the whole day, which avoids time zone shifts on import.
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Cleveland?
August 24, 2026, and September 8, 2026 for First day of Pre-K.
When is winter break in Cleveland?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
When is spring break in Cleveland?
Spring break runs March 29, 2027 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Cleveland?
The last day is June 3, 2027.
Does Cleveland close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 25–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Cleveland Metropolitan School District, checked on November 6, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.