Minnesota has no single statewide first day — each district sets its own calendar.
Minneapolis Public Schools starts Sep 8, 2026 and ends Jun 11, 2027.
Spring break: Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027.
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| Holiday / break | Planning window |
|---|---|
| Veterans DayFederal holiday; school closure varies | November 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 2026 |
| Winter Break | December 2026–January 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. DayFederal holiday; school closure varies | January 2027 |
| Presidents DayFederal holiday; school closure varies | February 2027 |
| Spring Break | April 2027 |
| Memorial DayFederal holiday; school closure varies | May 2027 |
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School Holidays 2026-2027
Winter break and holiday comparison
Spring Break 2027
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First Day of School 2026
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First day, last day, breaks, and instruction time
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These 2026-2027 dates apply only to the named school systems, not their entire states. Winter here means the December–January recess, not a separate February break. Listed recess dates exclude adjacent weekends and staff-only days unless the source includes them.
Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Spring: Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027
Grades 1–12 start September 8; pre-K and kindergarten start September 10. MEA break is October 15–16.
Source checked:
File: SYCalendar-English-2026-27.pdf. 2026-2027 Student School Year Calendar, footer dated 9/3/25.
Check this district’s official calendarMinnesota has no single statewide first day. Minneapolis Public Schools starts in September 2026; its exact first and last student days are in the named district answer above.
The Minneapolis Public Schools example has spring recess in April 2027. Its exact range and official source are in the district examples, not one Minnesota-wide week.
Minneapolis Public Schools finishes in June 2027. Other districts set their own last student days.
The Minneapolis Public Schools example spans December 2026–January 2027. The district examples list the exact recess and school-specific exceptions.
Use the official district directory on this page. The Minneapolis Public Schools calendar applies only to that school system, not every district in Minnesota.
Official source tracker
This Minnesota page provides planning months and a district directory. Exact dates apply only to Minneapolis Public Schools, not every Minnesota school. Use your school’s calendar for attendance, teacher workdays and make-up days before booking travel or childcare.
Minneapolis Public Schools only; not statewide
Source version: 2026-2027 Student School Year Calendar, footer dated 9/3/25. Checked on records source verification, not approval or publication.
Official-entry attachment: SYCalendar-English-2026-27.pdf ↗The official district calendar supplies the named dates. It is not a statewide calendar.