- School starts Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 and ends Thursday, June 10, 2027, an early release day.
- Fall break (Thanksgiving): Nov. 25 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 22 to 26. Students are out Saturday, March 20 to Sunday, March 28, back Monday, March 29.
- One early release day for every school, plus 36 for some schools. Details below.
- Every Thursday, elementary schools (K-5) only: early release, at 1:30 p.m. (other days 2:40 p.m.). 36 Thursdays from Sept. 3 to June 3; not on June 10 (Last day of school: half day, elementary dismissal at 11:10 a.m). No early release on days with no school.
The SPASD 2026-27 calendar
This is the district's own calendar, as SPASD publishes it. Tap it to open the full-size image.
Add the SPASD 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.
Every date
First and last day, every day off, every early release and grading period dates. 62 events.
Download .ics
Holidays and breaks
Only the days with no school. 15 events.
Download .ics
Early release days
Only the half days. 37 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.
SPASD vacations and holidays, 2026-27
Every day with no school for students, from the first day to the last: 15 entries and 31 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 | Oct. 9 | Fri | 1 |
| Family-teacher conferences (no school) Staff day | Oct. 23 | Fri | 1 |
| Professional day Staff day | Nov. 9 | Mon | 1 |
| Fall break (Thanksgiving) Break | Nov. 25 to 27 | Wed to Fri | 3 |
| Professional development day Staff day | Dec. 7 | Mon | 1 |
| Winter break Break | Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Mon to Fri | 10 |
| Optional professional day Staff day | Jan. 18 | Mon | 1 |
| Staff work day and professional development Staff day | Jan. 25 to 26 | Mon to Tue | 2 |
| Family-teacher conferences (no school) Staff day | Feb. 26 | Fri | 1 |
| Professional day Staff day | March 5 | Fri | 1 |
| Spring break Break | March 22 to 26 | Mon to Fri | 5 |
| Professional development day (weather makeup day 1) Staff daybecomes a school day if the district closes more than three days for weather | April 16 | Fri | 1 |
| Professional development day (weather makeup day 2) Staff daybecomes a school day if the district closes more than four days for weather | May 21 | Fri | 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | Mon | 1 |
SPASD early release days
37 early release days in all. One is for every school. The other 36 are for some schools only.
Every Thursday, elementary schools (K-5) only: early release, at 1:30 p.m. (other days 2:40 p.m.). 36 Thursdays from Sept. 3 to June 3; not on June 10 (Last day of school: half day, elementary dismissal at 11:10 a.m). No early release on days with no school.
All 36 dates
Sept. 3, Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17, Jan. 7, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 and June 3.
| Date | Day | What | Dismissal | Who |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10 | Thu | Last day of school, half day | Half day (11:10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. by school level) | All K-12 schools |
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: Friday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 11. Professional development day. Back Monday, Oct. 12.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Oct. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 25. Family-teacher conferences (no school). Back Monday, Oct. 26.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Nov. 7 to Monday, Nov. 9. Professional day. Back Tuesday, Nov. 10.
- 5-day weekend: Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29. Fall break (Thanksgiving). Back Monday, Nov. 30.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, Dec. 5 to Monday, Dec. 7. Professional development day. Back Tuesday, Dec. 8.
- 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. Optional professional day. Back Tuesday, Jan. 19.
- 4-day weekend: Saturday, Jan. 23 to Tuesday, Jan. 26. Staff work day and professional development. Back Wednesday, Jan. 27.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, Feb. 26 to Sunday, Feb. 28. Family-teacher conferences (no school). Back Monday, March 1.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, March 5 to Sunday, March 7. Professional day. Back Monday, March 8.
- 9 days off in a row: Saturday, March 20 to Sunday, March 28. Spring break. Back Monday, March 29.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 18. Professional development day (weather makeup day 1). Back Monday, April 19.
- 3-day weekend: Friday, May 21 to Sunday, May 23. Professional development day (weather makeup day 2). Back Monday, May 24.
- 3-day weekend: Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31. Memorial Day. Back Tuesday, June 1.
Weeks with fewer than five school days
Fifteen weeks have fewer than five school days, and three weeks have none at all.
| Week of | School days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | 4 | Before the first day |
| Sept. 7 | 4 | Labor Day |
| Oct. 5 | 4 | Professional development day |
| Oct. 19 | 4 | Family-teacher conferences (no school) |
| Nov. 9 | 4 | Professional day |
| Nov. 23 | 2 | Fall break (Thanksgiving) |
| Dec. 7 | 4 | Professional development day |
| Dec. 21 | 0 | Winter break |
| Dec. 28 | 0 | Winter break |
| Jan. 18 | 4 | Optional professional day |
| Jan. 25 | 3 | Staff work day and professional development |
| Feb. 22 | 4 | Family-teacher conferences (no school) |
| March 1 | 4 | Professional day |
| March 22 | 0 | Spring break |
| April 12 | 4 | Professional development day (weather makeup day 1) |
| May 17 | 4 | Professional development day (weather makeup day 2) |
| May 31 | 4 | Memorial Day |
| June 7 | 4 | After the last day |
Teacher workdays: no school for students
Ten of the days off are staff days. Teachers work; students stay home. Plan child care as you would for a holiday.
- Friday, Oct. 9: professional development day
- Friday, Oct. 23: Family-teacher conferences (no school)
- Monday, Nov. 9: professional day
- Monday, Dec. 7: professional development day
- Monday, Jan. 18: Optional professional day
- Monday, Jan. 25 to Tuesday, Jan. 26: staff work day and professional development
- Friday, Feb. 26: Family-teacher conferences (no school)
- Friday, March 5: professional day
- Friday, April 16: professional development day (weather makeup day 1)
- Friday, May 21: professional development day (weather makeup day 2)
Makeup days
Weather makeup day 1, Friday, April 16 (a school day only if the district closes more than three days for weather or other reasons) and Weather makeup day 2, Friday, May 21 (a school day only if the district closes more than four days for weather or other reasons).
Also worth knowing
- School is open on some federal holidays: Columbus Day (Monday, Oct. 12), Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11) and Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (Monday, Feb. 15). Banks, post offices and many offices close; school does not.
- The district calendar prints no testing dates.
- Some days off may change: professional development day (weather makeup day 1), April 16 (becomes a school day if the district closes more than three days for weather) and professional development day (weather makeup day 2), May 21 (becomes a school day if the district closes more than four days for weather).
- After the last day, the calendar still shows staff work day (June 11) and Juneteenth (June 18). Students are already out.
First and last day of school
Sept. 1First day, Tuesday
June 10Last day, Thursday
172School days, by our count
31Weekdays off between them
The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The last day is Thursday, June 10, 2027, with early dismissal.
Teachers start sooner. Staff days before school run Aug. 24 to 27.
Grading periods
The calendar prints the end of each quarter; the first semester ends Jan. 22.
| Period | Dates | School days |
|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | Sept. 1 to Nov. 3 | 43 |
| 2nd quarter | Nov. 4 to Jan. 22 | 42 |
| 3rd quarter | Jan. 27 to April 7 | 44 |
| 4th quarter | April 8 to June 10 | 43 |
What the district notes
- The calendar has three weather days built in that are not made up. If the district closes more than three days, April 16 becomes a school day, then May 21, and after that minutes are added to the school day.
- Four-year-old kindergarten (SP4K) starts Tuesday, Sept. 8 and ends Tuesday, June 8. SP4K has no school on the conference Thursdays, Oct. 22 and Feb. 25.
- On the last day, June 10, elementary schools dismiss at 11:10 a.m., middle schools at 12:05 p.m., high schools at 12:15 p.m. and Prairie Phoenix Academy at 11:50 a.m. Elementary schools dismiss at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday, instead of 2:40 p.m. Middle schools run 8:25 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. and high schools 8:35 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.
- High school graduation for Sun Prairie East and Sun Prairie West is Friday, June 11; Prairie Phoenix Academy graduates Thursday, June 10.
Common questions
When does SPASD start in 2026?
The first day of school for Sun Prairie Area School District is Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
When is the last day of school for SPASD in 2027?
The last day for students is Thursday, June 10, 2027. It is an early release day.
When is winter break for SPASD?
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 SPASD?
Spring break runs Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26. Counting weekends, students are out Saturday, March 20 to Sunday, March 28 and go back Monday, March 29.
When is fall break (Thanksgiving) for SPASD?
Fall break (Thanksgiving) runs Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Friday, Nov. 27. Counting weekends, students are out Wednesday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 29 and go back Monday, Nov. 30.
Does SPASD have early release days in 2026-27?
Yes. Thursday, June 10 (half day (11:10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. by school level)) is for every school. Every Thursday, elementary schools (K-5) only: early release, at 1:30 p.m. (other days 2:40 p.m.). 36 Thursdays from Sept. 3 to June 3; not on June 10 (Last day of school: half day, elementary dismissal at 11:10 a.m). No early release on days with no school.
How do I put the SPASD 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 Spanish edition of the Calendar at a Glance and the SPASD Calendars & Bell Schedules page.
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, Sept. 1: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "September 2026: 1 First Day of School (K-12)"; September grid, 1 green (key: First / Last Day of School K-12). Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Tuesday, September 1, 2026: First Day of School for K-12".
- Last day, June 10: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "June 2027: 10 End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester, Last Day of School for (K-12) - Half Day"; June grid, 10 green. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Thursday, June 10, 2027: Last Day of School for K-12".
- Staff professional development days, Aug. 24 to 27: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "August 2026: 24-27 Staff Professional Development"; August grid, 24 to 27 purple (key: No School). Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Monday, August 24-27, 2026: Staff Professional Development".
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "7 No School - Labor Day"; September grid, 7 pink (key: No School & Offices Closed). Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Monday, September 7, 2026: No School - Labor Day".
- Professional development day, Oct. 9: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "October 2026: 9 No School - Professional Development"; October grid, 9 purple. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Friday, October 9, 2026: No School - Staff Professional Development".
- Family-teacher conferences (no school), Oct. 23: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "23 No School - Family/Teacher Conferences"; October grid, 23 purple. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Friday, October 23, 2026: No School - Family/Teacher Conferences".
- Professional day, Nov. 9: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "November 2026: 9 No School - Mandatory Professional Day"; November grid, 9 purple. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Monday, November 9, 2026: No School - Staff Professional Development".
- Fall break (Thanksgiving), Nov. 25 to 27: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "25 No School - First Day of Fall Break", "30 First Day Back from Fall Break"; November grid, 25 and 27 purple, 26 pink. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Wednesday, November 25, 2026: No School - First Day of Fall Break"; "Monday, November 30, 2026: First Day Back from Fall Break".
- Professional development day, Dec. 7: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "December 2026: 7 No School - Professional Development"; December grid, 7 purple. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Monday, December 7, 2026: No School - Staff Professional Development".
- Winter break, Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "21 No School - First Day of Winter Break", "January 2027: 4 First Day Back from Winter Break"; December grid, 21 to 23 and 28 to 30 purple, 24, 25 and 31 pink; January grid, 1 pink. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Monday, December 21, 2026: No School - First Day of Winter Break"; "Monday, January 4, 2027: First Day Back from Winter Break".
- Optional professional day, Jan. 18: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "18 No School - Optional Professional Day"; January grid, 18 purple. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Monday, January 18, 2027: No School - Optional PD Day".
- Staff work day and professional development, Jan. 25 to 26: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "25 No School - Staff Work Day", "26 No School - Professional Development"; January grid, 25 and 26 purple. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Monday, January 25, 2027: No School - Staff Work Day"; "Tuesday, January 26, 2027: No School - Staff Professional Development".
- Family-teacher conferences (no school), Feb. 26: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "26 No School - Family/Teacher Conferences"; February grid, 26 purple. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Friday, February 26, 2027: No School - Family/Teacher Conferences".
- Professional day, March 5: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "March 2027: 5 No School - Mandatory Professional Day"; March grid, 5 purple. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Friday, March 5, 2027: No School - Staff Professional Development / Work Day".
- Spring break, March 22 to 26: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "22 No School - First Day of Spring Break", "29 First Day Back from Spring Break"; March grid, 22 to 26 purple. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Monday, March 22, 2027: No School - First Day of Spring Break"; "Monday, March 29, 2027: First Day Back from Spring Break".
- Professional development day (weather makeup day 1), April 16: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "16 No School - Professional Development"; April grid, 16 purple; note "Makeup Day #1: April 16, 2027". Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Friday, April 16, 2027: No School - Staff Professional Development".
- Professional development day (weather makeup day 2), May 21: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "May 2027: 21 No School - Professional Development"; May grid, 21 purple; note "Makeup Day #2: May 21, 2027". Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Friday, May 21, 2027: No School - Staff Professional Development".
- Memorial Day, May 31: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "31 No School - Memorial Day"; May grid, 31 pink. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Monday, May 31, 2027: No School - Memorial Day".
- Staff work day, June 11: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "11 High School Graduation - Staff Work Day"; June grid, 11 purple. Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Friday, June 11, 2027: Staff Work Day".
- Juneteenth, June 18: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), page 1, "Friday, June 18, 2027: School & District Offices Closed - Juneteenth (observed)".
- Last day of school, half day, June 10: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "Last Day of School for (K-12) - Half Day". Also: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Thursday, June 10, 2027: Last Day of School for K-12. Elementary Dismissal at 11:10 a.m. Middle School Dismissal at 12:05 p.m. High School Dismissal at 12:15 p.m. Prairie Phoenix Academy Dismissal at 11:50 a.m.".
- Thursday early release, every Thursday: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), BELL SCHEDULES "Elementary Schools (Grades K-5) ... Dismissal (Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.): 2:40 p.m; Dismissal (Thurs.): 1:30 p.m."; SP4K "(Thursday - Early Release Day)".
- No thursday early release, June 10: Calendars & Bell Schedules, Sun Prairie Area School District (2026-27 Calendar At a Glance list and bell schedules), "Elementary Dismissal at 11:10 a.m." on the last day.
- 1st quarter: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "November 2026: 3 End of 1st Quarter".
- 2nd quarter: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "22 End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester".
- 3rd quarter: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "April 2027: 7 End of 3rd Quarter".
- 4th quarter: Sun Prairie Area School District School Year Calendar at a Glance 2026-2027 (PDF, Printable 2026-2027 Calendar at a Glance), page 1, list "10 End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester".