School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Milwaukee
School starts September 1, 2026; Thanksgiving runs November 25–27; winter break runs December 21–31; spring break runs March 26 to April 2, 2027; the last day is June 15, 2027.
Verified Nov 6, 2026 Source: Milwaukee Public Schools
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 25 – 31, 2026 | Professional development and organisational days — no school for students | School |
| September 1, 2026 | First day of school | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — closed | School |
| October 23, 2026 | Parent-teacher conference day — no school | School |
| October 26, 2026 | October Break — no school | Break |
| November 3, 2026 | Professional development day — no school for students | School |
| November 24, 2026 | Professional development day — no school for students | School |
| November 25 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break — no school | Break |
| December 21 – 31, 2026 | Winter Break — no school | Break |
| January 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day — closed | School |
| January 4, 2027 | Classes resume | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — closed | School |
| January 22, 2027 | Record day — no school for students | School |
| February 22, 2027 | February Break — no school | Break |
| March 25, 2027 | Parent-teacher conference day — no school | School |
| Mar 26, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 | Spring Break — no school | Break |
| April 30, 2027 | Professional development day — no school for students | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — closed | School |
| June 15, 2027 | Last day of school | School |
| June 16, 2027 | Record day — no school for students | School |
| June 21 – 22, 2027 | Emergency make-up days, if needed | 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 Milwaukee?
Classes start on September 1, 2026.
When is winter break in Milwaukee?
Winter break runs December 21–31, 2026.
When is spring break in Milwaukee?
Spring break runs March 26, 2027 – April 2, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Milwaukee?
The last day is June 15, 2027.
Does Milwaukee close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 25–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from Milwaukee Public Schools, checked on November 6, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.