School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Detroit
Teachers report August 17, 2026 and students start August 24. Parent-teacher conferences run in October and March, and the year ends June 7, 2027 for students and June 9 for teachers.
Verified Nov 6, 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 |
| October 14, 2026 | Parent-teacher conferences, grades 9–12 | School |
| October 21, 2026 | Parent-teacher conferences, grades K–8 | School |
| March 17, 2027 | Parent-teacher conferences, grades 9–12 | School |
| March 24, 2027 | Parent-teacher conferences, grades K–8 | 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?
The published calendar lists no winter break.
When is spring break in Detroit?
The published calendar lists no spring break.
When is the last day of school in Detroit?
The last day is June 9, 2027.
Does Detroit close for Thanksgiving?
The published calendar lists no separate Thanksgiving recess.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Detroit Public Schools Community District, checked on November 6, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.