Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Rankin County School District ms 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 4, 2026 | Independence Day |
| July 20-22, 2026 | New Teacher Orientation |
| July 23-24, 27-29, 2026 | Staff Development |
| July 30, 2026 | First Day of School |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Progress Reports |
| Sep 7, 2026 | School Holiday / Labor Day |
| Oct 2, 2026 | End of 1st 9 weeks (46 days) |
| Oct 5-9, 2026 | School Holiday / Fall Break |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Elementary Parent/Teacher Conference / Secondary Staff Development / Student Holiday |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Start of 2nd 9 Weeks |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Report Cards |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Progress Reports |
| Nov 23-27, 2026 | School Holiday / Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 14-18, 2026 | Exams |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Reduced Day (60% day) / End of 2nd 9 weeks (44 days) |
| Dec 21-25, 28-31, 2026 | School Holiday / Christmas Break |
| Jan 1, 2027 | School Holiday / Christmas Break |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Staff Development / Student Holiday |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Students Return / Start of 3rd 9 Weeks |
| Jan 7, 2027 | Report Cards |
| Jan 18, 2027 | School Holiday / Martin Luther King, Jr Day |
| Feb 4, 2027 | Progress Reports |
| Feb 15, 2027 | School Holiday / Presidents Day |
| Mar 5, 2027 | End of 3rd 9 Weeks (42 days) |
| Mar 8-12, 2027 | School Holiday / Spring Break |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Start of 4th 9 Weeks |
| Mar 18, 2027 | Report Cards |
| Mar 26, 29, 2027 | School Holiday / Easter Break |
| Apr 15, 2027 | Progress Reports |
| May 17-21, 2027 | Exams |
| May 21, 2027 | Student Last Day / Reduced Day (60% day) / End of 4th 9 Weeks (48 days) |
| May 21, 2027 | Teacher Last Day |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
Rankin County School District Calendar 2026-2027
When is the first day of school in Rankin County School District 2026-2027?
The first day of school in Rankin County School District for the 2026-2027 school year is July 30, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Rankin County School District 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Rankin County School District for the 2026-2027 school year is from March 8–12, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Rankin County School District 2026-2027?
Christmas Break in Rankin County School District begins December 21–25 and continues December 28–31, 2026, with January 1, 2027 also observed as part of the break.
When is Winter Break in Rankin County School District 2026-2027?
Winter Break in Rankin County School District for 2026-2027 runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Rankin County School District 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break in Rankin County School District for the 2026-2027 school year is November 23–27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Rankin County School District 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students in Rankin County School District for 2026-2027 is May 21, 2027. This day is also a reduced day (60% day).
When does Fall Break occur in Rankin County School District 2026-2027?
Fall Break in Rankin County School District for 2026-2027 is October 5–9, 2026.
When is Labor Day observed in Rankin County School District 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Rankin County School District 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is the Easter Break in Rankin County School District 2026-2027?
Easter Break in Rankin County School District for 2026-2027 is March 26 and March 29, 2027.
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