Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
Columbus City Schools OH 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug. 12-13, 2026 | Teacher Classroom Workday* |
| Aug. 14, 2026 | Professional Development Day* |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Professional Development Day* |
| Aug. 18, 2026 | Professional Development Day* |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | First Day of School for Students |
| Sept. 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday - Schools Closed/Central Office Closed |
| Sept. 14, 2026 | Midterm Week |
| Sept. 21, 2026 | Teacher classroom workday-No Students* |
| Oct. 16, 2026 | End of First Quarter (41 Instructional Days, 48 Staff Days) |
| Nov. 2, 2026 | District Professional Development Day - No Students* |
| Nov. 3, 2026 | Election Day - Only Schools Closed* |
| Nov. 11, 2026 | Veterans' Day Holiday - Schools Closed/Central Office Closed |
| Nov. 23, 2026 | Holiday/Break - Only Schools Closed* |
| Nov. 24, 2026 | Holiday/Break - Only Schools Closed* |
| Nov. 25, 2026 | Holiday/Break - Only Schools Closed - Teacher Conference Exchange Days* |
| Nov. 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day Holiday - Schools Closed/Central Office Closed |
| Nov. 27, 2026 | Holiday/Break - Schools Closed/Central Office Closed* |
| Nov. 30, 2026 | Midterm Week |
| Dec. 21-Jan. 1, 2026-2027 | Winter Recess - Only Schools Closed (10 days)* |
| Dec. 24-25, 2026 | Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Holiday-Schools Closed/Central Office Closed* |
| Jan. 1, 2027 | New Year's Day Holiday |
| Jan. 4, 2027 | District Professional Development Day - No Students* |
| Jan. 5, 2027 | Schools Reopen |
| Jan. 15, 2027 | End of Second Quarter (46 Instructional Days, 53 Staff Days) |
| Jan. 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday - Schools Closed/Central Office Closed |
| Feb. 8, 2027 | Holiday/Break - Only Schools Closed - Teacher Conference Exchange Days* |
| Feb. 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day Holiday - Schools Closed/Central Office Closed |
| Feb. 16, 2027 | Midterm Week |
| Mar. 1, 2027 | District Professional Development Day - No Students* |
| Mar. 19, 2027 | End of Third Quarter (45 Instructional Days, 51 Staff Days) |
| Mar. 22-26, 2027 | Spring Break - Only Schools Closed (5 days)* |
| Mar. 29, 2027 | Schools Reopen |
| Apr. 12, 2027 | Midterm Week |
| May 26, 2027 | End of Fourth Quarter - Last day for Students (43 Instructional Days, 45 Staff Days) |
| May 27, 2027 | Teacher Classroom Workday - Last day for Teachers* |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day Holiday - Schools Closed/Central Office Closed |
| Jun. 18, 2027 | Juneteenth Holiday - Schools Closed/Central Office Closed |
| Jul. 5, 2027 | Independence Day Holiday - Schools Closed/Central Office Closed |
Columbus City Schools 2026-2027 Calendar FAQ
When is the first day of school in Columbus City Schools?
The first day of school for students is August 19, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in Columbus City Schools?
Spring break takes place from March 22nd to March 26th, 2027. Schools reopen on March 29th.
When is Christmas break 26-27 in Columbus City Schools?
Christmas Day and Christmas Eve holidays are observed on December 24-25, 2026. These dates are included within the larger Winter Recess.
When is winter break 26-27 in Columbus City Schools?
Winter Recess is scheduled from December 21, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Schools reopen on January 5, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Columbus City Schools?
The Thanksgiving holiday break runs from November 23rd through November 27th, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Columbus City Schools?
The last day for students is May 26, 2027.
When is the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday?
Columbus City Schools will be closed on January 18, 2027, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Are there any school closures for Election Day?
Yes, schools are closed on November 3, 2026, for Election Day.
When is the Labor Day holiday?
Schools and Central Offices are closed on September 7, 2026, for Labor Day.
When does the first quarter end?
The first quarter ends on October 16, 2026.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.