Here is an important notification for the students of Des Moines Public Schools. The school board has released the Des Moines Public Schools Calendar for the year 2026-2027. The preview of the school calendar is shared on this page along with link of school’s official website. You are required to download the school calendar in order to keep a check on the academic dates such as first/last day of school, exam dates, holiday dates, early release days, non-student days, parent teacher conference days, and much more. Make sure to have a digital or printable copy of a school calendar with you.
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Des Moines Public Schools Major Holiday Breaks 2026-2027
The school calendar features many holiday breaks be it fall break, Christmas break, or spring break. Students are always interested to know about the upcoming holiday break. For the convenience of students, we have shared a table with the dates of these holiday breaks. Apart from these holiday breaks, there are other holidays as well that you can see in a full school calendar.
Please note that the Non-Students days are incorporated into the dates below.
Major Holidays 2026-2027
| Event | Dates |
| First Day of School | Mon, Aug 24 2026 |
| Fall Break | Thu, Oct 22 to Fri, Oct 23 2026 |
| November Break | Mon, Nov 2 to Tue, Nov 3 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27 2026 |
| Christmas Break | Mon, Dec 21 to Fri, Jan 1 2027 |
| Mid-Winter Break | Thu, Jan 14 to Mon, Jan 18 2027 |
| Spring Break | Wed, Mar 10 to Fri, Mar 19 2027 |
| Last Day of School | Thu, Jun 3 2027 |
Des Moines Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Des Moines Public Schools Calendar has important dates for everyone be it a student, teacher, or parent. A school calendar is one such document that you must keep a check. All the academic events and holidays take place as per the dates mentioned in a school calendar. The preview of the school calendar is shared below along with the download links.
Download Links:
- Download >>>>> 2026-2027 School Calendar
- Download >>>>> 2025-2026 School Calendar
- School Website >>>>> https://www.dmschools.org/
Des Moines Public Schools Important Dates
Below we have covered some of the most commonly asked questions related to the academic and holiday dates.
Q. When Does Des Moines Public Schools First Day and Last Day 2026-2027?
Ans. The first day of the school is Mon, Aug 24 2026 and the last day is Thu, Jun 3 2027
Q. When is Des Moines Public Schools Thanksgiving Break 2026-2027?
Ans. The thanksgiving break dates are from Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27 2026
Q. When is Des Moines Public Schools Christmas/Winter Break 2026-2027?
Ans. The Christmas break dates are from Mon, Dec 21 to Fri, Jan 1 2027
Q. When is Des Moines Public Schools Spring Break 2026-2027?
Ans. The fall break dates are from Wed, Mar 10 to Fri, Mar 19 2027
About Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines Public Schools is the largest provider of public education in Iowa, with more than 30,000 students and nearly 5,000 teachers and staff at work in more than 60 schools throughout the community. The school system provides a variety of educational programs and athletic programs for the overall development of students.
As a student and teacher, you must keep a check on the Des Moines Public Schools Calendar and plan your academic schedule accordingly. Download and print your school calendar to get started.
Important Note: newschoolcalendar.com is not the official website of any school, this is just an informational website that provides information related to school calendars and holidays. Do check your school’s official website for an up-to-date and updated school calendar.
Major Holidays 2025-2026
| Event | Starts | Ends |
| First Day of School | Mon, Aug 25 2025 | |
| October Break | Thu, Oct 2 2025 | Fri, Oct 3 2025 |
| Fall Break | Thu, Oct 23 2025 | Fri, Oct 24 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wed, Nov 26 2025 | Fri, Nov 28 2025 |
| Christmas Break | Mon, Dec 22 2025 | Fri, Jan 2 2026 |
| Mid-Winter Break | Thu, Feb 19 2026 | Fri, Feb 20 2026 |
| Spring Break | Fri, Mar 13 2026 | Mon, Mar 23 2026 |
| April Break | Fri, Apr 24 2026 | Mon, Apr 27 2026 |
| Last Day of School | Thu, Jun 4 2026 |
