The Denver Public Schools Calendar 25-26 should start in the mid-to-late August 2025 (First Day of School) and finish on May 29, 2026 (Last Day of School). Summer Break edition will begin on May 30, 2026, and last until mid-August 2026.
Winter Break (December 22, 2025, through January 5, 2026) and Denver Public Schools Spring Break (March 30- April 3, 2026) are major school breaks. Although a formal Fall/Autumn Break is not necessarily every week, schools usually have shorter breaks during some major holidays.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 18, 2025 | First Day of School |
| August 18 – October 9, 2025 | 1st Quarter |
| October 13 – December 18, 2025 | 2nd Quarter |
| December 25, 2025 | End of 2nd Quarter |
| January 5, 2026 | Start of 3rd Quarter |
| March 9, 2026 | Start of 4th Quarter |
| May 29, 2026 | Last Day of School |
Other significant holidays without school are Labor Day (September 1, 2025), Thanksgiving Break ( November 2728, 2025), Martin Luther King Jr. Day ( January 19, 2026), Presidents Day ( February 16, 2026) and Memorial Day ( May 25, 2026). These holidays are based on the regular U.S. holiday schedule and they give the students a holiday during the year.
Denver Public Schools Calendar 2025-2026
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Denver Public Schools Holiday Calendar with PDF
Denver Public Schools Schedule Teacher Workdays Calendar 2025-26
| Date | Event |
| Aug 11–15, 2025 | Teacher Report Days (pre-school prep) |
| Aug 18, 2025 | First day of school; partial planning |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Planning/PD Day (quarter transition) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Teacher planning day (semi‑annual end) |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Planning/PD Day (start of 3rd quarter) |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Planning/PD Day (start of 4th quarter) |
| May 29, 2026 | Last student day (afternoon PD) |
| Jun 1–2, 2026 | Teacher planning & wrap-up |
Denver Public Schools Holidays 2025-26
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day |
| November 24 - November 28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026 | Winter Break |
| January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 16, 2026 | President's Day |
| March 30 – April 3, 2026 | Dps Spring Break 2026 |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth Holiday |
Official Website – Dpsk12.org
FAQs-
Q1: When is the first holiday in the Denver Public Schools 2025–2026 calendar?
A: Labor Day is on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Q2: How long is the Thanksgiving Break in Denver Public Schools for the 2025–2026 school year?
A: Thanksgiving break runs from Monday, 24 November to Friday, 28 Novemberr88 2025.
Q3: When is Winter Break scheduled in Denver Public Schools for 2025–2026?
A: Break is Monday, December 22, 2025, and Monday, January 5, 2026.
Q4: Does Denver Public Schools observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2025–2026?
A: Yes, Denver Public Schools observes MLK Junior Day on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Q5: When is Spring Break for Denver Public Schools during the 2025–2026 school year?
A: Spring break is Monday, March 30 to Friday, April 3, 2026..
