- School starts Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 for grades 6-12 (Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 for grades K-5, ELC and ECSE) and ends Friday, June 4, 2027.
- Thanksgiving break: Nov. 26 to 27. Students are out Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29, back Monday, Nov. 30.
- Winter break: Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 3, back Monday, Jan. 4.
- Spring break: March 29 to April 2. Students are out Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 4, back Monday, April 5.
- The calendar lists no early release days.
The Edina Public Schools 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as Edina Public Schools publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the Edina Public Schools calendar to your phone
Pick a file. Each one is an all-day event per day off, and a break is one event across all its days.
Every date
First and last day, every day off and grading period dates. 22 events.
Download .ics
Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 15 events.
Download .ics
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.
Edina Public Schools vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 15 entries and 30 weekdays in all.
| Day off | Dates | Days of the week | School days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Holiday | Sept. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| Professional development day Staff day | Sept. 21 | Mon | 1 |
| Education Minnesota break Break | Oct. 15 to 16 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Election Day: conferences and staff development Staff day | Nov. 3 | Tue | 1 |
| Conference comp day Staff day | Nov. 25 | Wed | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break Break | Nov. 26 to 27 | Thu to Fri | 2 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Teacher data day Staff day | Jan. 22 | Fri | 1 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb. 15 | Mon | 1 |
| Professional development day Staff day | Feb. 16 | Tue | 1 |
| Conferences or professional development day Staff day | March 12 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 29 to April 2 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Professional development day Staff day | April 30 | Fri | 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
Edina Public Schools early release days
The calendar lists no early release days. Every school day on it is a full day.
Schools can still send their own early dismissal notices, so watch for those.
Calendar notes: what to plan around
Long weekends and breaks
Every stretch of three or more days with no school, counting weekends.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7. Labor Day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Sept. 19 to Monday, Sept. 21. Professional development day. Back Tuesday, Sept. 22.
- 4-day weekend: Thursday, Oct. 15 to Sunday, Oct. 18. Education Minnesota break. Back Monday, Oct. 19.
- 5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Conference comp day and Thanksgiving break. Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 16 days off in a row: Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 3. Winter break. Back Monday, Jan. 4.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 16 to Monday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Jan. 22 to Sunday, Jan. 24. Teacher data day. Back Monday, Jan. 25.
- 4-day weekend: Saturday, Feb. 13 to Tuesday, Feb. 16. Presidents Day and professional development day. Back Wednesday, Feb. 17.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14. Conferences or professional development day. Back Monday, March 15.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 4. Spring break. Back Monday, April 5.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, April 30 to Sunday, May 2. Professional development day. Back Monday, May 3.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Ten weeks have fewer than five school days, and three weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Sept. 21 | 4 | Professional development day |
| Oct. 12 | 3 | Education Minnesota break |
| Nov. 2 | 4 | Election Day: conferences and staff development |
| Nov. 23 | 2 | Conference comp day and Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 3 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day and teacher data day |
| Feb. 15 | 3 | Presidents Day and professional development day |
| March 8 | 4 | Conferences or professional development day |
| March 29 | 0 | Spring break |
| April 26 | 4 | Professional development day |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Seven of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Monday, Sept. 21: professional development day
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day: conferences and staff development
- Wednesday, Nov. 25: Conference comp day
- Friday, Jan. 22: teacher data day
- Tuesday, Feb. 16: professional development day
- Friday, March 12: Conferences or professional development day
- Friday, April 30: professional development day
Makeup days
The calendar names no makeup days. If school closes for weather, the district announces how the day is made up.
Also worth knowing
- School is open on some federal holidays: Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12) and Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- After the last day, the calendar still shows teacher data day (June 7), teacher data day or potential floater (June 8) and Juneteenth (June 18). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Aug. 31First day, Monday
June 4Last day, Friday
170School days, by our count
30Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 for grades 6-12 and Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 for grades K-5, ELC and ECSE. The last day is Friday, June 4, 2027.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 18 to 28.
Grading periods
The calendar marks the end of each semester. Semester 1 starts Aug. 31 for grades 6-12 and Sept. 2 for grades K-5.
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Aug. 31 to Jan. 21 | 85 |
| Semester 2 | Jan. 25 to June 4 | 85 |
What the district notes
- Grades 6-12 start Monday, Aug. 31. Grades K-5 start Wednesday, Sept. 2: Aug. 28 and 31 are Connect & Assess days for grades K-5, and Sept. 1 is a staff day at the elementary schools.
- Each school sets its own dates and times for fall and spring conferences. Nov. 3, Nov. 25 and March 12 have no school for students.
- High school final exams: Jan. 19-21 and June 2-4. Semester 1 ends Jan. 21, and Jan. 22 is a teacher data day with no school.
- The district also posts a Holidays and Observances list for 2026-27 that names faith and cultural observances; school is open on those days unless the calendar says otherwise.
Common questions
When does Edina Public Schools start in 2026?
The first day of school for Edina Public Schools is Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 for grades 6-12, and Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 for grades K-5, ELC and ECSE.
When is the last day of school for Edina Public Schools in 2027?
The last day for students is Friday, June 4, 2027.
When is winter break for Edina Public Schools?
Winter break runs Monday, Dec. 21 to Friday, Jan. 1. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Jan. 3 and go back Monday, Jan. 4.
When is spring break for Edina Public Schools?
Spring break runs Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 4 and go back Monday, April 5.
When is Thanksgiving break for Edina Public Schools?
Thanksgiving break runs Thursday, Nov. 26 to Friday, Nov. 27. Counting weekends and the days next to it, students are out Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does Edina Public Schools have early release days in 2026-27?
The calendar lists no early release days. Every school day on it is a full day.
How do I put the Edina Public Schools 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 every day off against the Edina Public Schools calendar page and the district's 2026-27 Holidays and Observances list. The other dates rest on the district's calendar alone.
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: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, August grid, 31 shaded orange; notes "31 1st Day of School (Gr. 6-12)", "28; 31 Connect & Assess (Gr. K-5)"; September notes "1 Professional Development Day (Gr. K-5 Only)", "2 1st Day of School (Gr. K-5; ELC & ECSE)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "8/31 to 09/1/26 Mon- Tue No Students - elementary Check and Connect".
- Last day, June 4: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, June grid, 4 shaded brown (key: End of Semester); note "4 Last Day of School (All Students)".
- Fourth of July holiday, July 2 to 3: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, July grid, 2 and 3 shaded magenta (key: Holiday (No Students)); note "2-3 4th of July Observance - District Holiday (Building Closed)".
- New faculty orientation, Aug. 18 to 20: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, August grid, 18 to 20 shaded blue (key: New Faculty Orientation (No Students)); note "18-20 New Faculty Orientation".
- Teacher data day or potential floater, Aug. 21: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, August grid, 21 shaded red (key: Teacher Data Day/Potential Floater Day (No Students)); note "21 Teacher Data Day/Potential Floater* (or 6/8/27)".
- Professional development days, Aug. 24 to 27: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, August grid, 24 to 27 shaded yellow (key: Professional Development (No Students)); note "24-27 Professional Development Days".
- Professional development day (grades 6-12 staff), Aug. 28: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, August grid, 28 shaded orange (key: Professional Development Day - for either (Gr. K-5) or (Gr. 6-12) only); notes "28 Professional Development Day (Gr. 6-12 Only)", "28; 31 Connect & Assess (Gr. K-5)".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, September grid, 7 shaded magenta (key: Holiday (No Students)); note "7 Labor Day - District Holiday (Buildings Closed)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "*9/7/26 Mon (District Holiday) Labor Day".
- Professional development day, Sept. 21: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, September grid, 21 shaded yellow (key: Professional Development (No Students)); note "21 Professional Development Day (No Students)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "09/21/26 Mon (No Students) Professional Dev Day".
- Education Minnesota break, Oct. 15 to 16: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, October grid, 15 and 16 shaded gray (key: No Students); note "15-16 Education MN Convention (No Students)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "10/15-10/16/26 Thu-Fri (No Students) Education MN".
- Election Day: conferences and staff development, Nov. 3: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, November grid, 3 shaded yellow (key: Professional Development (No Students)); note "3 Election Day; Professional Development Day/Conferences (No Students)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "11/3/26 Tue (No Students) Election Day".
- Conference comp day, Nov. 25: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, November grid, 25 shaded teal (key: Conference Comp Day/Alt Schedule (No Students)); note "25 Teacher Comp for Evening Conferences (No Students)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "11/25/26 Wed (No Students) Teacher Comp for ...".
- Thanksgiving break, Nov. 26 to 27: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, November grid, 26 and 27 shaded magenta (key: Holiday (No Students)); note "26-27 Thanksgiving Break (No Students) - District Holiday (Buildings Closed)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "*11/26 - 11/27/26 Thu-Fri District Holiday Thanksgiving Break".
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, December note "21-31 Winter Break (No Students)" and "24-25 District Holiday (Buildings Closed)"; December grid, 24 and 25 shaded magenta (key: Holiday) (21 to 23 and 28 to 31 are left unshaded, see discrepancies); January grid, 1 magenta, note "1 Winter Break Continued (No Students) - District Holiday (Buildings Closed)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "12/21/26 -1/1/27 Mon-Fri (No Students) Winter Break".
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, January grid, 18 shaded magenta (key: Holiday (No Students)); note "18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - District Holiday (Buildings Closed)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "*1/18/27 Mon (District Holiday) Martin Luther King, Jr Day".
- Teacher data day, Jan. 22: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, January grid, 22 shaded red (key: Teacher Data Day (No Students)); note "22 Teacher Data Day (No Students)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "1/22/27 Fri (No Students) Teacher Data Day".
- Presidents Day, Feb. 15: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, February grid, 15 shaded magenta (key: Holiday (No Students)); note "15 Presidents' Day - District Holiday (Buildings Closed)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "*2/15/27 Mon National Holiday/ Presidents Day".
- Professional development day, Feb. 16: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, February grid, 16 shaded yellow (key: Professional Development (No Students)); note "16 Professional Development Day (No Students)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "2/16/27 Tue (No Students Professional Dev Day".
- Conferences or professional development day, March 12: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, March grid, 12 shaded yellow (key: Professional Development (No Students)); note "12 Professional Development Day/ Conferences or Teacher Comp for Evening Conferences* (No Students)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "3/12/27 Fri (No Students) Professional ...".
- Spring break, March 29 to April 2: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, March grid, 29 to 31 and April grid, 1 and 2 shaded gray (key: No Students); notes "29-31 Spring Break (No Students)", "1-2 Spring Break Continued (No Students)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "3/29 - 4/2/27 Mon-Fri (No students) Spring break".
- Professional development day, April 30: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, April grid, 30 shaded yellow (key: Professional Development (No Students)); note "30 Professional Development Day (No Students)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "4/30/27 Fri (No students) Professional Dev Day".
- Memorial Day, May 31: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, May grid, 31 shaded magenta (key: Holiday (No Students)); note "31 Memorial Day - District Holiday (Buildings Closed)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "*5/31/27 Mon National holiday Memorial Day".
- Teacher data day, June 7: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, June grid, 7 shaded red (key: Teacher Data Day (No Students)); note "7 Teacher Data Day (No Students)".
- Teacher data day or potential floater, June 8: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, June grid, 8 shaded red; note "8 Teacher Data Day/ Potential Floater* (or 8/21/26)".
- Juneteenth, June 18: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, June grid, 18 shaded magenta (key: Holiday (No Students)); note "18 Juneteenth Observance - District Holiday (Buildings Closed)". Also: 2026-27 School Year Holidays and Observances, Edina Public Schools (PDF), "*6/18/27 Fri National Holiday Juneteenth".
- Semester 1: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, August grid, 31 first day (Gr. 6-12); January grid, 21 shaded brown (key: End of Semester); note "21 End of Semester I".
- Semester 2: 2026-2027 Edina Public Schools Academic Calendar (PDF), page 1, June grid, 4 shaded brown (key: End of Semester); note "4 Last Day of School (All Students)".