- School starts Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 and ends Wednesday, June 16, 2027, an early release day, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Wednesday, June 16 to Thursday, June 24: later if snow days are used, as late as Thursday, June 24, the 185th day, if five snow days are used.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 26 to 27. Students are out Thursday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Six early release days for every school, plus 31 for some schools. Details below.
- Every Wednesday, The Children's Way (preschool) only: early release, 11 a.m. dismissal. 31 Wednesdays from Sept. 2 to June 9; not on Oct. 7 (all-school early release), Nov. 25 (all-school early release), Dec. 9 (all-school early release), Feb. 10 (all-school early release) and March 10 (all-school early release). No early release on days with no school.
The WPS 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as WPS publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the WPS calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off or half day, and a break is one event across all its days.
On an iPhone
Tap a file above, then tap Add All. The dates go into the calendar you choose.
In Google Calendar
On a computer, open Google Calendar, then Settings, then Import & export. Choose the file and the calendar to add it to. The dates show up on your Android phone too.
In Outlook
Open the downloaded file, or in Outlook on the web go to Add calendar, then Upload from file.
These files are a copy of the calendar today. If the district changes a date, download the file again.
WPS vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 12 entries and 28 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday before Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 4 | Fri | 1 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| No school Holiday | Sept. 21 | Mon | 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day Holiday | Oct. 12 | Mon | 1 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov. 11 | Wed | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 26 to 27 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| December break Break | Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 | Wed to Fri | 8 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| February break Break | Feb. 15 to 19 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| No school Holiday | March 26 | Fri | 1 |
| April break Break | April 19 to 23 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
WPS early release days
37 early release days in all. Six are for every school. The other 31 are for some schools only.
Every Wednesday, The Children's Way (preschool) only: early release, 11 a.m. dismissal. 31 Wednesdays from Sept. 2 to June 9; not on Oct. 7 (all-school early release), Nov. 25 (all-school early release), Dec. 9 (all-school early release), Feb. 10 (all-school early release) and March 10 (all-school early release). No early release on days with no school.
All 31 dates
Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 16, Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 24, March 3, March 17, March 24, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2 and June 9.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 7 | Wed | Super Wednesday early release | Elementary 11:30 a.m., high school 12:15 p.m., middle school 12:20 p.m. | All schools |
| Nov. 25 | Wed | Day before Thanksgiving | Elementary 11:30 a.m., high school 12:15 p.m., middle school 12:20 p.m. | All schools |
| Dec. 9 | Wed | Super Wednesday early release | Elementary 11:30 a.m., high school 12:15 p.m., middle school 12:20 p.m. | All schools |
| Feb. 10 | Wed | Super Wednesday early release | Elementary 11:30 a.m., high school 12:15 p.m., middle school 12:20 p.m. | All schools |
| March 10 | Wed | Super Wednesday early release | Elementary 11:30 a.m., high school 12:15 p.m., middle school 12:20 p.m. | All schools |
| June 16 | Wed | Last day of school | Elementary 11:30 a.m., high school 12:15 p.m., middle school 12:20 p.m. | All students |
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends. A half day next to a weekend adds half a day.
- 4-day weekend: Friday, Sept. 4 to Monday, Sept. 7. Friday before Labor Day and Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 19 to Monday, Sept. 21. No school. Back Tuesday, Sept. 22.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 12. Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day. Back Tuesday, Oct. 13.
- 4.5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 25 at early dismissal to Sunday, Nov. 29. Day before Thanksgiving early release and Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 12 days off in a row: Wednesday, Dec. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 3. December break. Back Monday, Jan. 4.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 21. February break. Back Monday, Feb. 22.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28. No school. Back Monday, March 29.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, April 17 to Sunday, April 25. April break. Back Monday, April 26.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Eleven weeks have fewer than five school days, and three weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | 4 | Friday before Labor Day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Sept. 21 | 4 | No school |
| Oct. 12 | 4 | Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 23 | 3 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 2 | December break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | December break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb. 15 | 0 | February break |
| March 22 | 4 | No school |
| April 19 | 0 | April break |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 14 | 3 | After the last day |
Makeup days
No makeup days are dated. The calendar plans 180 days ending June 16 and runs to June 24, the 185th day, if five snow days are used, so lost days push the last day later. If school closes for weather, the district announces how the day is made up.
Also worth knowing
- The calendar prints no parent-teacher conference dates. Schools set their own.
- The calendar prints no testing dates.
- The last day can move. Later if snow days are used, as late as Thursday, June 24, the 185th day, if five snow days are used. The planned last day is Wednesday, June 16; it can fall from Wednesday, June 16 to Thursday, June 24.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows Juneteenth (June 18). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. The last day is Wednesday, June 16, 2027, with early dismissal, as planned. It can fall anywhere from Wednesday, June 16 to Thursday, June 24: later if snow days are used, as late as Thursday, June 24, the 185th day, if five snow days are used.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 26 to 27.
What the district notes
- Grades 1-12 start Monday, Aug. 31. Kindergarten and Pre-K start Wednesday, Sept. 2.
- Sixth and ninth grade orientation is Friday, Aug. 28, before the first day.
- Super early release days have a grab-and-go lunch. Dismissal is 11:30 a.m. for elementary schools, 12:15 p.m. for the high school and 12:20 p.m. for the middle school.
- The calendar counts 180 days: 94 from August to January and 86 from February to June.
- Wayland High School graduation is Friday, June 4, 2027. June 17 is the last day for teachers.
Common questions
When does WPS start in 2026?
The first day of school for Wayland Public Schools is Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.
When is the last day of school for WPS in 2027?
The last day for students is Wednesday, June 16, 2027. It is an early release day, as planned. It can fall from Wednesday, June 16 to Thursday, June 24: later if snow days are used, as late as Thursday, June 24, the 185th day, if five snow days are used.
When is Thanksgiving break for WPS?
Thanksgiving break runs Thursday, Nov. 26 to Friday, Nov. 27. Counting weekends, students are out Thursday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does WPS have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Wednesday, Oct. 7 (Elementary 11:30 a.m., high school 12:15 p.m., middle school 12:20 p.m.), Wednesday, Nov. 25 (Elementary 11:30 a.m., high school 12:15 p.m., middle school 12:20 p.m.), Wednesday, Dec. 9 (Elementary 11:30 a.m., high school 12:15 p.m., middle school 12:20 p.m.), Wednesday, Feb. 10 (Elementary 11:30 a.m., high school 12:15 p.m., middle school 12:20 p.m.), Wednesday, March 10 (Elementary 11:30 a.m., high school 12:15 p.m., middle school 12:20 p.m.) and Wednesday, June 16 (Elementary 11:30 a.m., high school 12:15 p.m., middle school 12:20 p.m.) are for every school. Every Wednesday, The Children's Way (preschool) only: early release, 11 a.m. dismissal. 31 Wednesdays from Sept. 2 to June 9; not on Oct. 7 (all-school early release), Nov. 25 (all-school early release), Dec. 9 (all-school early release), Feb. 10 (all-school early release) and March 10 (all-school early release). No early release on days with no school.
How do I put the WPS calendar on my phone?
Download one of the .ics files on this page. On an iPhone, open it and tap Add All. On Android or a computer, import it into Google Calendar or Outlook.
How we checked these dates
We read every date off the district's own calendar twice: once from the PDF's text and once from the image, cell by cell against its legend. Then we checked each one against the district's calendars page and the district's events calendar.
Every weekday on this page matches its date. If the district changes its calendar, its page is the final word.
Where each date is on the district's calendar
- First day, Aug. 31: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, August 2026 grid, 31 in bold, month count (1); note "31 First Day of Classes Gr. 1-12". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Aug. 31: "First day of classes (Gr. 1-12)".
- Last day, June 16: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, June 2027 grid, 16 in yellow; note "16 Last Day of School (180) - Super Early Release (Grab & Go Lunch)". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), June 16: "Tentative last day for students - super early release".
- When the last day can move, June 16 to 24: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, June notes "16 Last Day of School (180)" and "24 185th Day of School - Super Early Release If 5 snow days (Grab & Go Lunch)".
- Staff return (no school for students), Aug. 26 to 27: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, August notes "26 WEA Unit B Staff Return" and "27 WEA Unit A Staff Return"; month count (1) is Aug. 31 only.
- Friday before Labor Day, Sept. 4: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, September grid, 4 in red (No School); note "4 Schools Closed". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Sept. 4: "Schools closed".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, September grid, 7 in red; note "7 Schools Closed". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Sept. 7: "Schools closed".
- No school, Sept. 21: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, September grid, 21 in red; note "21 Schools Closed" (no reason printed). Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Sept. 21: "Schools closed".
- Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day, Oct. 12: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, October grid, 12 in red; note "12 Schools Closed". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Oct. 12: "Schools closed".
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, November grid, 11 in red; note "11 Schools Closed". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Nov. 11: "Schools closed".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 26 to 27: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, November grid, 26 and 27 in red; note "26-27 Schools Closed". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Nov. 26 to 27: "Thanksgiving".
- December break, Dec. 23 to Jan. 1: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, December grid, 23 to 25 and 28 to 31 in red; January grid, 1 in red; notes "23-31 Schools Closed" and "1 Schools Closed". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Dec. 23 to Jan. 1: "December Break".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, January grid, 18 in red; note "18 School Closed". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Jan. 18: "Schools closed".
- February break, Feb. 15 to 19: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, February grid, 15 to 19 in red; note "15-20 Schools Closed". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Feb. 15 to 19: "Winter Break".
- No school, March 26: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, March grid, 26 in red; note "26 Schools Closed". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), March 26: "Schools closed".
- April break, April 19 to 23: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, April grid, 19 to 23 in red; note "19-23 Schools Closed". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), April 19 to 23: "Spring Break".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, May grid, 31 in red; note "31 Schools Closed". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), May 31: "Schools closed".
- Juneteenth, June 18: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, June grid, 18 in red; note "18 Schools Closed". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), June 18: "Schools closed".
- Super Wednesday early release, Oct. 7: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, October grid, 7 in yellow; note "7 Super Wednesday Early Release (Grab & Go Lunch)"; legend "SUPER EARLY RELEASE: Elementary 11:30 am; High School 12:15 pm; Middle School 12:20 pm". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Oct. 7: "Super Wednesday Early Release".
- Day before Thanksgiving, Nov. 25: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, November grid, 25 in yellow; note "25 Super Early Release (Grab & Go Lunch)"; legend "SUPER EARLY RELEASE: Elementary 11:30 am; High School 12:15 pm; Middle School 12:20 pm". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Nov. 25: "Super Early Release".
- Super Wednesday early release, Dec. 9: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, December grid, 9 in yellow; note "9 Super Wednesday Early Release (Grab & Go Lunch)"; legend "SUPER EARLY RELEASE: Elementary 11:30 am; High School 12:15 pm; Middle School 12:20 pm". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Dec. 9: "Super Wednesday Early Release".
- Super Wednesday early release, Feb. 10: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, February grid, 10 in yellow; note "10 Super Wednesday Early Release (Grab & Go Lunch)"; legend "SUPER EARLY RELEASE: Elementary 11:30 am; High School 12:15 pm; Middle School 12:20 pm". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), Feb. 10: "Super Wednesday Early Release".
- Super Wednesday early release, March 10: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, March grid, 10 in yellow; note "10 Super Wednesday Early Release (Grab & Go Lunch)"; legend "SUPER EARLY RELEASE: Elementary 11:30 am; High School 12:15 pm; Middle School 12:20 pm". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), March 10: "Super Wednesday Early Release".
- Last day of school, June 16: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, June grid, 16 in yellow; note "16 Last Day of School (180) - Super Early Release (Grab & Go Lunch)"; legend "SUPER EARLY RELEASE: Elementary 11:30 am; High School 12:15 pm; Middle School 12:20 pm". Also: Wayland Public Schools District Calendar (events), June 16: "Tentative last day for students - super early release".
- Children's Way Wednesday release, every Wednesday: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, legend "The Children's Way is released every Wednesday at 11:00 am."; note "2 First Day of Kindergarten & Pre-K".
- No children's way wednesday release, Oct. 7: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, Oct. 7 in yellow (super early release).
- No children's way wednesday release, Nov. 25: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, Nov. 25 in yellow (super early release).
- No children's way wednesday release, Dec. 9: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, Dec. 9 in yellow (super early release).
- No children's way wednesday release, Feb. 10: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, Feb. 10 in yellow (super early release).
- No children's way wednesday release, March 10: Wayland Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar (the district's Google Doc "Final 2026 - 2027 WPS Calendar - Website", saved as PDF), page 1, March 10 in yellow (super early release).