Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026-2027
Anchorage School District 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | Independence Day Holiday (Observed) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Teachers’ First Day |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Teacher Professional Development Day |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Classes Begin (Grades 1-6) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Classes Begin (Grades 7-8 and 10-12) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | State Primary Election Day (No School) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Classes Begin (Preschool/Kindergarten) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Student Release Grading Day (End of First Quarter) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday |
| Oct 28-29, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences (Early Release) |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Student Release Professional Development Day |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Student Release Professional Development Day (Election Day) |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day Holiday |
| Nov 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Classes End (Second Quarter) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Student Release Grading Day |
| Dec 21-31, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day Holiday |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Classes Resume |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents Day Holiday |
| Feb 24-25, 2027 | Parent/Teacher Conferences (Early Release) |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Student Release Professional Development Day |
| Mar 12, 2027 | Student Release Grading Day (End of Third Quarter) |
| Mar 15-19, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Apr 19, 2027 | School Closure Day |
| May 26, 2027 | Classes End (Fourth Quarter / Last Day of School) |
| May 27, 2027 | Teachers’ Last Day |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth Holiday (Observed) |
Anchorage School District Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs
When is the first day of school in Anchorage School District 2026-2027?
The first day of school is August 13, 2026 for grades 1-6, August 14, 2026 for grades 7-8 and 10-12, and August 20, 2026 for Preschool/Kindergarten.
When is spring break in Anchorage School District 2026-2027?
Spring break is from March 15 to March 19, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Anchorage School District 2026-2027?
Christmas break falls during the winter break from December 21 to December 31, 2026.
When is winter break in Anchorage School District 2026-2027?
Winter break is scheduled from December 21 to December 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break in Anchorage School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break is from November 26 to November 27, 2026.
What is the last day of school in Anchorage School District 2026-2027?
The last day of school is May 26, 2027.
When is Labor Day holiday in Anchorage School District 2026-2027?
Labor Day holiday is on September 7, 2026.
When is the end of the first quarter in Anchorage School District 2026-2027?
The first quarter ends on October 9, 2026.
When are parent-teacher conferences in Anchorage School District 2026-2027?
Parent-teacher conferences are held on October 28-29, 2026 and February 24-25, 2027.
When is Memorial Day holiday in Anchorage School District 2026-2027?
Memorial Day holiday is on May 31, 2027.
When is Juneteenth observed in Anchorage School District 2026-2027?
Juneteenth holiday is observed on June 18, 2027.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.