Bismarck Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Bismarck Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 20, 2026 (Thu) | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Mon) | No School |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wed) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 (Thu) | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 27, 2026 (Fri) | No School |
| Winter Break | December 22, 2026 - January 4, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 18, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Presidents’ Day | February 15, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 (Fri) | No School |
| Easter Break | March 29, 2027 (Mon) | No School |
| Last Day of School | May 26, 2027 (Wed) | School Closes |
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Extended Time Off
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Student Holiday Window | Oct 22–25, 2026Districtwide no-school: Oct 22–23, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Oct 24–25, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Break Window | Nov 26–29, 2026Districtwide no-school: Nov 26–27, 2026 · Adjacent weekend: Nov 28–29, 2026 | 4 days |
| Winter Break Window | Dec 19, 2026–Jan 4, 2027Districtwide no-school: Dec 21, 2026–Jan 4, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Dec 19–20, 2026 | 17 days |
| Presidents’ Day Window | Feb 13–16, 2027Districtwide no-school: Feb 15–16, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Feb 13–14, 2027 | 4 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Mar 4–7, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 4–5, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 6–7, 2027 | 4 days |
| Easter Break Window | Mar 26–29, 2027Districtwide no-school: Mar 26, 2027; Mar 29, 2027 · Adjacent weekend: Mar 27–28, 2027 | 4 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| First quarter ends (Grades 6-12) | October 21, 2026 (Wed) |
| First trimester ends (Grades K-5) | November 13, 2026 (Fri) |
| Second quarter ends (Grades 6-12) | January 15, 2027 (Fri) |
| Second trimester ends (Grades K-5) | February 19, 2027 (Fri) |
| Third quarter ends (Grades 6-12) | March 19, 2027 (Fri) |
| ALC & SCHS Graduation, Schedule posted online (Graduating ALC and South Central High School students and families) | May 26, 2027 (Wed) |
| Fourth quarter ends (Grades 6-12) | May 26, 2027 (Wed) |
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Bismarck Public Schools
Bismarck Public Schools serves North Dakota’s capital through neighborhood elementary schools, middle schools, and three comprehensive high schools—Bismarck High, Century High, and Legacy High—alongside South Central High School. Specialized student services provide gifted education, English-learner instruction, and an Indigenous Education department administering Title VI and Johnson-O’Malley cultural programs.
Families verify school boundaries online, manage medication authorizations with school nurses, and track student dining accounts via the child nutrition portal. Centralized transportation coordinates daily bus routes, with parents tracking academic progress and attendance through the central family portal.
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Bismarck Public Schools lists 8 teacher, planning, or student-holiday items beyond the headline break periods.
Bismarck Public Schools includes 2 weather or makeup-day items; families should watch district updates if closures occur.
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