Dark blue graphic with a calendar icon and the text "Durham Public Schools District Calendars 2026-2027" on a black background.

The 2026–27 district calendars for Durham Public Schools are available below, including options for traditional, year-round, and specialty schools. For accessibility, calendars are listed in a format compatible with ADA requirements. Each calendar can be downloaded as a PDF or added to your personal schedule using a digital iCal file, making it easy to view important dates in the format that works best for you.

Traditional Calendar

Calendar for July 2026 with a grid layout. Friday, the 3rd, is highlighted in orange, suggesting importance. The tone is simple and informative.

July 2026

  • 3 | Holiday

A calendar for August 2026 with the week of the 17th to the 21st highlighted in blue. The 24th has a small diamond symbol, indicating an event.

August 2026

  • 17-21 | Required Teacher Workdays

  • 24 | First Day of School

Calendar for September 2026, with special emphasis on the 7th, 21st, and 30th. They are highlighted in orange, light blue, and dark blue, respectively.

September 2026

  • 7| Holiday

  • 21 | Teacher Workday

  • 30 | Required Teacher Workday

Calendar for October 2026. October 7 is highlighted in green, and October 23 is marked with a star. Days are arranged from Sunday to Saturday.

October 2026

  • 7 | Early Release Day

  • 23 | End of Marking Period

Calendar for November 2026. Key dates include November 2, 3, 11, 23-27, highlighted in shades of blue, orange, and red, indicating special events.

November 2026

  • 2-3 | Required Teacher Workdays

  • 11 | Holiday

  • 23 | Teacher Workday

  • 24-25 | Annual Leave

  • 26-27 | Holiday

Calendar for December 2026. December 9 is green, December 21-22 are blue, and December 23-31 are red, highlighting specific dates.

December 2026

  • 9 | Early Release Day

  • 21-22 | Teacher Workday

  • 23 | Annual Leave

  • 24-25 | Holiday

  • 28 | Holiday

  • 29-31 | Annual Leave

Calendar for January 2027 with holidays on January 1st and 18th highlighted in orange. January 19th is marked with a dot, and 15th with a star.

January 2027

  • 1 | Holiday

  • 15 | End of Marking Period

  • 18 | Holiday

  • 19 | Required Teacher Workday

Calendar for February 2027 with days marked in different colors. February 10 is highlighted in dark blue, and February 24 in green.

February 2027

  • 10 | Required Teacher Workday

  • 24 | Early Release Day

Calendar for March 2027. March 22-26 is highlighted in red and orange, likely signifying a special event or period of importance.

March 2027

  • 22-25 | Annual Leave

  • 26 | Holiday

Calendar of April 2027. Important dates include stars on Friday 2nd and circles on Tuesday 5th and Thursday 28th, indicating special events.

April 2027

  • 2 | End of Marking Period

  • 5 | Required Teacher Workday

  • 28 | Required Teacher Workday

Calendar for May 2027. The 12th is highlighted in green, and the 31st in orange. Weeks start on Sunday, showcasing a typical calendar layout.

May 2027

  • 12 | Early Release Day

  • 31 | Holiday

Calendar for June 2027. Days 9 to 11 are highlighted; 9th in green with a diamond, 10th and 11th in navy. The mood is organized and scheduled.

June 2027

  • 9 | Early Release Day, Last Day of School

  • 10-11 | Required Teacher Workdays

Year-Round Calendar

Calendar for July 2026. July 3rd is highlighted in orange, while July 13th to 17th are shaded in dark blue. July 20th has a small black diamond.

July 2026

  • 3 | Holiday

  • 13-17 | Required Teacher Workdays

  • 20 | First Day of School

August 2026 calendar with Sundays to Saturdays. Dates 5 and 19 are highlighted in green and blue. Sundays are bolded.

August 2026

  • 5 | Early Release Day

  • 19 | Required Teacher Workday

Calendar for September 2026. September 7 is highlighted in red. September 21 is marked with a blue circle, and September 18 has a black star. Dates 21-25 and 28-30 are highlighted in orange.

September 2026

  • 7| Holiday

  • 18 | End of Marking Period

  • 21 | Teacher Workday

  • 22-30 | Intersession

October 2026 calendar with highlighted dates: October 1-2 in light orange, October 5-9 in dark orange, and October 9 is navy blue.

October 2026

  • 1-8 | Intersession

  • 9 | Required Teacher Workday

November 2026 calendar with highlighted dates. Nov 3, 11, and 23 are in blue shades; Nov 24-27 are in red-orange shades, indicating special events.

November 2026

  • 3 | Required Teacher Workday

  • 11 | Holiday

  • 23 | Teacher Workday

  • 24-25 | Annual Leave

  • 26-27 | Holiday

Calendar for December 2026 with green on the 9th, a star on the 18th, and colored blocks highlighting dates from the 21st to the 31st.

December 2026

  • 9 | Early Release Day

  • 18 | End of Marking Period

  • 21-22 | Teacher Workday

  • 23 | Annual Leave

  • 24-28 | Holiday

  • 29-31 | Annual Leave

Calendar for January 2027: Key dates highlighted. January 1, 8, and 18 are marked in orange. The week of 4th to 8th has a yellow bar.

January 2027

  • 1 | Holiday

  • 4-7 | Intersession

  • 8 | Required Teacher Workday

  • 18 | Holiday

Calendar of February 2027, Sunday to Saturday layout. Notable dates: 10th in dark blue and 24th in green, suggesting significance.

February 2027

  • 10 | Required Teacher Workday

  • 24 | Early Release Day

Calendar for March 2027. Weeks highlighted in blue, orange, and red. March 12 has a star, and March 15 has a dot. Mondays are in blue.

March 2027

  • 12 | End of Marking Period

  • 15 | Teacher Workday

  • 16-18 | Intersession

  • 22-25 | Annual Leave

  • 26 | Holiday

  • 29-31 | Intersession

Calendar for April 2027. Days 1 and 2 are highlighted, 1 in orange and 2 in blue. April 28 has a dot, possibly indicating a special event.

April 2027

  • 1 | Intersession

  • 2 | Required Teacher Workday

  • 28 | Required Teacher Workday

Calendar for May 2027 with selected dates highlighted. May 12 is green, indicating an event. May 31 is orange, possibly marking a holiday.

May 2027

  • 12 | Early Release Day

  • 31 | Holiday

Calendar for June 2027 with selected dates: June 9th is highlighted in green with a diamond, and June 10th-11th are highlighted in blue.

June 2027

  • 9 | Last Day of School, Early Release Day

  • 10-11 | Required Teacher Workdays