School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Detroit
School starts August 24, 2026; Thanksgiving break runs November 25–27; winter break runs December 21 to January 1; mid-winter break February 15–19; spring break March 26 to April 2, 2027; the last day is June 7, 2027.
Verified Nov 9, 2026 Source: Detroit Public Schools Community District
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | Teacher reporting day | School |
| August 24, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 4, 2026 | Schools closed (district offices open) | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — schools and district closed | School |
| September 28, 2026 | District professional development day — no school for students | School |
| October 14, 2026 | Parent-teacher conferences, grades 9–12 | School |
| October 21, 2026 | Parent-teacher conferences, grades K–8 | School |
| November 3, 2026 | District professional development day — no school for students | School |
| November 25 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving break — schools and district closed | School |
| Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Winter break — schools and district closed | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — schools and district closed | School |
| January 25, 2027 | District professional development day — no school for students | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents Day — schools and district closed | School |
| February 16 – 19, 2027 | Mid-winter break — schools and district closed | School |
| March 17, 2027 | Parent-teacher conferences, grades 9–12 | School |
| March 24, 2027 | Parent-teacher conferences, grades K–8 | School |
| Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Spring break (includes Good Friday) — schools and district closed | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — schools and district closed | School |
| June 7, 2027 | Last day of school | School |
| June 9, 2027 | Last day for teachers | 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 Detroit?
Classes start on August 24, 2026.
When is winter break in Detroit?
Winter break runs December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
When is spring break in Detroit?
Spring break runs March 26, 2027 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Detroit?
The last day is June 9, 2027.
Does Detroit close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 25–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Detroit Public Schools Community District, checked on November 9, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.