If you have a kid in Ann Arbor Public Schools, you need one page bookmarked: the Ann Arbor Schools Calendar 2026-2027. This guide covers Washtenaw County, Michigan, and the full 2026-2027 academic year for Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS). We verified this directly from Ann Arbor Public Schools’ official website.
AAPS runs one of the more detailed calendars in Michigan. Different school levels have different bell times, exam weeks land on different dates depending on which high school your child attends, and there are two separate break periods around Thanksgiving. That’s exactly why parents keep coming back to this page instead of digging through the district PDF every time they need a date.
At-a-Glance: Ann Arbor Schools Calendar 26-27 Summary
Here’s the Ann Arbor Schools Calendar 2026 27 template in one quick snapshot before we get into the full breakdown.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 31, 2026 (half day — see bell schedule below) |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, June 16, 2027 (half day — see bell schedule below) |
| Total school days | Approximately 178 days, calculated from the official calendar |
| Next upcoming no-school day | Monday, September 28, 2026 — Staff PD Day, no school for students |
Ann Arbor Schools Calendar 26-27 First Day of School and Key Dates
This is the core Ann Arbor Schools Calendar 26-27 first day of school and break table. It covers the dates most parents search for first.
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug 31, 2026 | — | Half day. See bell schedule for special release times |
| Labor Day Break | Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 | No school for students & staff. School resumes Sep 8 |
| Staff PD Day (Sep) | Sep 28, 2026 | — | No school for students |
| Student Count Day (Fall) | Oct 7, 2026 | — | Regular school day |
| PSAT-NMSQT, 11th Grade | Oct 8, 2026 | — | Late start for grades 9, 10, 12 |
| Fall Break | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | No school for students & staff. School resumes Oct 13 |
| Half Day (Report Writing) | Oct 30, 2026 | — | Elem, K-8, Middle School half day. Full day for High School |
| Election Day | Nov 3, 2026 | — | No school for students & staff |
| Pathways & Skyline Trimester Exams | Nov 20, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | Exam days for Pathways and Skyline students |
| Late Fall Break (Thanksgiving) | Nov 25, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | No school for students & staff. School resumes Nov 30 |
| Staff PD Day (Dec) | Dec 9, 2026 | — | No school for students |
| Winter Break | Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | No school for students & staff. School resumes Jan 4 |
| MLK Day | Jan 18, 2027 | — | No school for students & staff |
| Community, Huron & Pioneer Semester Exams | Jan 19, 2027 | Jan 22, 2027 | Exam days for Community, Huron, and Pioneer students |
| Student Count Day (Winter) | Feb 10, 2027 | — | Regular school day |
| Mid-Winter Break | Feb 12, 2027 | Feb 15, 2027 | No school for students & staff. School resumes Feb 16 |
| Half Day (Report Writing) | Mar 9, 2027 | — | Elem, K-8, Middle School half day. Full day for High School |
| Pathways & Skyline Trimester Exams | Mar 11, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 | Exam days for Pathways and Skyline students |
| Ann Arbor Schools Calendar Spring Break 2027 | Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 2, 2027 | No school for students & staff. School resumes Apr 5 |
| PSAT 8th & 9th Grade, WIN Work Readiness | Apr 8, 2027 | — | Late start for grades 6, 7, 10, 12 |
| SAT 11th Grade, PSAT 10th Grade | Apr 14, 2027 | — | Late start for grades 9, 12 |
| 8th Grade Transition Day | Apr 26, 2027 | — | Half day for High School students |
| 5th Grade Transition Day | Apr 29, 2027 | — | Half day for Middle School students |
| Election Day (May) | May 4, 2027 | — | No school for students; Staff PD |
| Half Day (Report Writing) | May 13, 2027 | — | Elem & K-8 half day. Full day for Middle & High School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | — | No school for students & staff |
| Community, Huron & Pioneer Semester Exams | Jun 11, 2027 | Jun 16, 2027 | Semester exam window |
| Pathways & Skyline Trimester Exams | Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 16, 2027 | Trimester exam window |
| Half Day (MS Exam Grading) | Jun 15, 2027 | — | Half day for Middle School students |
| Last Day of School | Jun 16, 2027 | — | Half day for all students. See bell schedule for release times |
Source: Ann Arbor Public Schools official 2026-27 calendar PDF.
Ann Arbor Schools Calendar 26-27 Printable: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Use this table as your quick monthly reference for the full Ann Arbor Schools Calendar 26-27 printable schedule.
| Month | Key Dates |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | Aug 31 — First Day of School (half day) |
| September 2026 | Sep 4-7 — No School (Labor Day); Sep 8 — School Resumes; Sep 28 — No School (Staff PD) |
| October 2026 | Oct 7 — Student Count Day; Oct 8 — PSAT-NMSQT (11th grade); Oct 9-12 — Fall Break; Oct 13 — School Resumes; Oct 30 — Half Day (Elem/K-8/MS) |
| November 2026 | Nov 3 — No School (Election Day); Nov 20-24 — Pathways & Skyline Trimester Exams; Nov 25-27 — Late Fall Break; Nov 30 — School Resumes |
| December 2026 | Dec 9 — No School (Staff PD); Dec 21-Jan 1 — Winter Break |
| January 2027 | Jan 4 — School Resumes; Jan 18 — MLK Day, No School; Jan 19-22 — Community/Huron/Pioneer Semester Exams |
| February 2027 | Feb 10 — Student Count Day; Feb 12-15 — Mid-Winter Break; Feb 16 — School Resumes |
| March 2027 | Mar 9 — Half Day (Elem/K-8/MS); Mar 11-15 — Pathways & Skyline Trimester Exams; Mar 26-Apr 2 — Spring Break |
| April 2027 | Apr 5 — School Resumes; Apr 8 — PSAT 8th & 9th Grade; Apr 14 — SAT 11th Grade, PSAT 10th Grade; Apr 26 — 8th Grade Transition Day; Apr 29 — 5th Grade Transition Day |
| May 2027 | May 4 — No School (Election Day, Staff PD); May 13 — Half Day (Elem/K-8); May 31 — Memorial Day, No School |
| June 2027 | Jun 11-16 — Community/Huron/Pioneer Semester Exams; Jun 14-16 — Pathways & Skyline Trimester Exams; Jun 15 — Half Day (Middle School); Jun 16 — Last Day of School (half day) |
Always double-check and verify this calendar against the official Ann Arbor Public Schools website before making firm plans, since districts sometimes issue small revisions after the initial release.
Download the Official Ann Arbor Schools Calendar 2026-27 Printable PDF
Want the source document? Download the official Ann Arbor Schools Calendar 26-27 printable PDF directly from AAPS:
Download the Official 2026-27 AAPS School Year Calendar (PDF)
Save it to your phone or print it for the fridge. It’s the same file the district publishes on a2schools.org.
See also: How to Plan a Family Vacation Around School Breaks (Without Conflicts)
About Ann Arbor Public Schools
Ann Arbor Public Schools serves roughly 16,900 students across 32 schools in Washtenaw County, Michigan, making it one of the larger districts in the state. The district is led by Superintendent Jazz Parks. AAPS is known for programs like STEAM at Northside, Ann Arbor Open at Mack, and Community High School, an alternative high school with a project-based model. The district also runs comprehensive high schools including Pioneer, Huron, and Skyline, plus the Pathways to Success Academic Campus for older students. AAPS offers both trimester and semester scheduling depending on which high school a student attends.
What Parents in Washtenaw County Should Know This Year
Two things stand out on this calendar. First, AAPS splits its high schools into two exam systems. Pathways and Skyline run on trimesters, so those students test in November, March, and June. Community, Huron, and Pioneer run on semesters, so their exam weeks fall in January and June instead. If you have kids at different high schools, mark both sets of dates. Second, the district builds in a full Late Fall Break the week of Thanksgiving (Nov 25-27) on top of the regular holiday, giving families a longer stretch off in late November than many nearby districts get.
How Ann Arbor Compares to Neighboring Districts
Washtenaw County districts like Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, and Ypsilanti Community Schools generally start school in the same late-August-to-early-September window and follow a similar rhythm of fall break, winter break, and spring break. Exact dates differ from year to year and district to district since each school board approves its own calendar separately, so if you have kids in more than one district, it’s worth pulling up each one’s official page side by side rather than assuming they match.
See also: Bonney Lake High School Calendar 2026-2027 | Printable PDF
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel
Winter Break is your longest window this year, running from December 21 through January 1, which gives families nearly two full weeks. Spring Break, from March 26 through April 2, is the next best option for a getaway without pulling kids out of class. Fall Break (Oct 9-12) and Mid-Winter Break (Feb 12-15) are shorter four-day windows, good for a long weekend trip closer to home.
School Closings History in Washtenaw County
Like most Michigan districts, AAPS occasionally adjusts its calendar for winter weather closures, and any changes to snow-day makeup dates are announced by the district directly rather than published in advance. If you’re planning around potential closures, follow the district’s official closing announcements each winter rather than relying on last year’s pattern.
FAQs
Q: When does school start in Ann Arbor Public Schools for 2026-2027?
A: The first day of school is Monday, August 31, 2026. It’s a half day, so check the bell schedule section on the district’s site for your child’s release time.
Q: When is the last day of school for Ann Arbor Public Schools?
A: The last day of school is Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Like the first day, it’s a half day for all students.
Q: When is the Ann Arbor Schools Calendar spring break 2027?
A: Spring Break runs from Friday, March 26, 2027 through Friday, April 2, 2027. Students return to school on Monday, April 5, 2027.
Q: How many school days does Ann Arbor Public Schools have this year?
A: Based on the official calendar, students attend approximately 178 school days across the 2026-2027 year, running from August 31, 2026 through June 16, 2027.
Q: Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
A: Nothing beyond the scheduled breaks and staff PD days listed on this page as of the last verification date. For real-time weather closings or last-minute changes, check the district’s official website and social media channels directly.
Bookmark This Page
Save this Ann Arbor Schools Calendar 26-27 page now so you’re not hunting for dates in September. For real-time closings, delays, or last-minute schedule changes, always check the official Ann Arbor Public Schools website directly. Spring break dates get searched heavily starting in February, so check back here in March in case the district posts any updates. And if you’ve got kids at more than one Washtenaw County school, this page is worth sharing with other AAPS parents too.
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