The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C. - 10:00 AM
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C. - 10:00 AM
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
National Museum of Women in the Arts - 10:00 AM Pick
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
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Here's the DC Public School Calendar for 2025-2026 (Plus Other Area School Districts)
The DC area may be in the thick of summer, but the 2025-2026 school year is coming up quickly. If you haven't already, it's time to start gathering those school supplies, buying those back-to-school clothes, and planning family vacations and school-break camp coverage.
To help you do just that, here is the DC public school calendar for 2025-2026, as well as links to other public school calendars for Maryland and Northern Virginia school districts. Bookmark it now so you can easily reference it later!
For more back-to-school help, check out our lists of great lunch boxes for kids and the best kids clothing labels and name stickers for back-to-school. And if you really want to plan ahead, check out these 100 school lunch ideas for kids.
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What is the First Day of School for DC Public Schools?
The first day of school for DC public school students is Monday, August 25, 2025.
When is Winter Break for DC Public Schools?
Winter break for DC public schools is Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026. That's two whole weeks of winter fun!
When is Spring Break for DC Public Schools?
Spring break for DC public schools is Monday, April 13, 2026 - Friday, April 17, 2026. Start planning those vacations now!
What is the Last Day of School for DC Public Schools?
The last day of school for DC public school students is Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
2025-26 DC Public Schools Calendar
Monday, August 25: First day of school
Thursday, August 28: First day of school for Pre-K students
Monday, September 1: Labor Day, schools closed
Thursday, October 9: Parent-teacher conference day, no school for students
Friday, October 10: Teacher planning day, no school for students
Monday, October 13: Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed
Monday, November 3: End of term, no school for students
Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day, schools closed
Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28: Thanksgiving Break, schools closed
Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2: Winter Break, schools closed
Friday, January 17: Teacher planning day, no school for students
Monday, January 19: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed
Monday, January 26: End of term, no school for students
Friday, February 13: Teacher planning day, no school for students
Monday, February 16: Presidents Day, schools closed
Thursday, March 12: Parent-teacher conference day, no school for students
Friday, March 13: Schools closed
Monday, April 6: End of term, no school for students
Monday, April 13 - Friday, April 17: Spring Break, schools closed
Monday, May 25: Memorial Day, schools closed
Tuesday, June 16: Schools closed
Wednesday, June 17: Last day of school for students
Monday, June 22 & Tuesday, June 23: Planned snow-day make-up days
Among the other public school districts near Washington, DC, the school calendars vary. Here are links to the calendars for the other large public school districts in the DC metro area:
Northern Virginia Public School Calendars
Fairfax County Public Schools Calendar
Arlington Public Schools Calendar
Loudoun County Public Schools Calendar
Alexandria City Public Schools Calendar
Falls Church City Public Schools Calendar
Prince William County Public Schools Calendar
Manassas Park City Schools Calendar
Manassas City Public Schools Calendar
Stafford County Public Schools Calendar
Fredericksburg City Schools Calendar
Maryland Public School Calendars
Montgomery County Public Schools Calendar
Charles County Public Schools Calendar
Prince George’s County Public Schools Calendar
Frederick County Public Schools Calendar
And, keep kids learning year-round with our Classes and Enrichment Guide!
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