The school year calendar 2026-2027 fits all twelve months on one landscape page, so you can see the whole academic year at a glance. This academic calendar 2026-2027 printable has no dates filled in, because every district sets its own, but each month is drawn correctly for 2026 and 2027. Start in July, August or September, color the key for no-school days, half days and events, and print it free on US Letter or A4.
School year calendar 2026-2027: 4 ready PDFs
The four PDFs of the school year calendar 2026-2027 cover 261 weekdays from July to June, 10 of them federal holidays: navy with a Sunday start, teal on A4 with a Monday start, a black-and-white July start and a rose A4 version. Each has a color key for first and last days, no-school days, half days and events.
How to fill in your academic calendar 2026-2027 printable
- Find the official calendar from your school or district for 2026-2027.
- Color the first and last days of school in green.
- Color holidays and teacher training days (no school) in red, and early dismissals in orange.
- Add tests, trips and events in blue, such as parent conferences, concerts and field days.
- Keep a copy on the fridge and another in your planner or binder.
School calendar 2026-2027: US holidays during the school year
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day |
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples’ Day in many places) |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day |
| November 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| January 1 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| January 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 15 | Monday | Presidents’ Day |
| May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| June 18 | Friday | Juneteenth |
| July 5 | Monday | Independence Day |
These are the federal holidays that fall between July 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027, with the observed day when a holiday lands on a weekend. Schools may not close for all of them, and many add days such as the day after Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break and teacher training days. US clocks go back on Sunday, November 1 and forward on Sunday, March 14.
The 2026-2027 school year has no leap day, so February 2027 has 28 days. Thanksgiving falls late, on Thursday, November 26, and Easter is on Sunday, March 28, which means spring break in many districts lands in late March. Christmas Day is a Friday, giving a long winter break weekend, and New Year’s Day 2027 is also a Friday.
Weekdays in each month of the 2026-2027 school year, July to June
| Month | Days | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Federal holiday weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 | 23 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 31 | 21 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 30 | 22 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 31 | 22 | 1 |
| November 2026 | 30 | 21 | 2 |
| December 2026 | 31 | 23 | 1 |
| January 2027 | 31 | 21 | 2 |
| February 2027 | 28 | 20 | 1 |
| March 2027 | 31 | 23 | 0 |
| April 2027 | 30 | 22 | 0 |
| May 2027 | 31 | 21 | 1 |
| June 2027 | 30 | 22 | 1 |
Across the twelve months there are 261 weekdays, and 10 of them are federal holidays. Many states require about 180 days of instruction, though requirements vary by state and some set hours instead, so a typical school year spans around 36 weeks once weekends, breaks and holidays are taken out.
Planning around the late Easter in 2027
Easter is on Sunday, March 28, so Good Friday is Friday, March 26 and Easter Monday is Monday, March 29. Districts that tie spring break to Easter usually break around the last week of March, but many choose a fixed week instead, so check your own calendar before booking travel. A late March break means a long final stretch from April to the end of May, with testing season, field trips and end-of-year events packed into a few weeks. Mark them early on the calendar in blue.
A 2026-2027 school calendar template for other countries
In the United Kingdom and much of Europe, the school year runs from September to July in three terms. Canada is similar to the US, with September to June and provincial holidays, and Australia and New Zealand follow the calendar year, so their school year starts in late January or February. Choose the first month that matches your school, and use the color key for term dates and holidays. Wikipedia’s school year article explains how the academic year differs around the world.
Printable school calendar ideas for parents, teachers and students
Print the school year calendar 2026-2027 twice, one copy for the wall and one for the binder, and update the colors whenever the school sends a new notice.
- Parents: mark no-school days at the start of the year so you can book childcare, camps and trips early.
- Teachers: plot units, testing windows and report card dates, and pair the page with a lesson planner.
- Students: color exam weeks and project deadlines, and use the homework planner each week.
- Homeschoolers: color the days you teach and the days you take off, and count them to reach your state’s requirement.
- Coaches and clubs: add practice days, games and recitals around the school holidays.
School year calendar 2026-2027: frequently asked questions
Does this calendar include my school’s holidays?
No. School holidays vary by district, so the calendar has a color key for you to mark them from your school’s official calendar.
Can the school year start in September?
Yes. Choose July, August or September as the first month in the maker, or download the September-start PDF above.
When is the first day of school in 2026?
It depends on where you live. Many US schools start in mid to late August, while others start after Labor Day on Monday, September 7. Check your district’s calendar.
How many weekdays are in the 2026-2027 school year?
There are 261 weekdays from July 2026 to June 2027, and 260 weekdays from August 2026 to July 2027, before holidays and breaks.
Can I print the academic calendar 2026-2027 printable on A4?
Yes. Choose US Letter or A4 in the maker, or use the A4 PDFs above.
Is the printable school calendar free?
Yes. Print as many as you like for home, school or work, with no sign-up.
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