If you’re searching for the ISD 196 Calendar 26-27, you’re probably trying to plan work leave, book a flight, or just figure out when your kids are actually home this year. We get it — school calendars change every year and nobody wants to build a vacation around the wrong date.
This guide covers the full Independent School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools) calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year, serving families across Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Empire and Vermillion Township in Dakota County, Minnesota. District 196 is located in the southern suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul and currently serves approximately 29,000 students across its 110-square-mile district area.
Parents bookmark this page because a school calendar isn’t a “check once” document — you’ll come back to it for conference dates, spring break planning, and to double-check a random Tuesday off school you forgot about.
At-a-Glance: ISD 196 Calendar 2026-27 Summary
- First day of school: Monday, August 31, 2026 (all students, K-12)
- Last day of school: Wednesday, June 9, 2027
- Total school days: Not published as one single number on the printable calendar. The day count differs slightly by grade level because a few conference and staff-planning days apply only to K-8 buildings or only to grades 9-12. Check your specific school’s building calendar at District196.org for an exact instructional-day count.
ISD 196 Calendar 26-27 Printable: Key Dates Table
This is the ISD 196 Calendar 2026-27 template most parents search for — the short version with everything that matters for planning.
| Event | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | Aug. 31, 2026 | — | All students, K-12 |
| Labor Day | Sept. 4 & 7, 2026 | — | No school K-12 |
| Staff Data Analysis Day | Sept. 25, 2026 | — | No school K-12 |
| High School Conferences | Oct. 9, 2026 | — | Grades 9-12 |
| MEA Break | Oct. 15, 2026 | Oct. 16, 2026 | No school K-12 |
| Elementary/Middle Conferences | Nov. 5, 2026 | — | Grades K-8 |
| High School Staff Planning & Learning | Nov. 6, 2026 | — | No school K-12 |
| Teacher Planning/Grading Day | Nov. 25, 2026 | — | No school K-12 |
| Fall Break | Nov. 26, 2026 | Nov. 27, 2026 | No school K-12 |
| Winter Break | Dec. 23, 2026 | Jan. 1, 2027 | No school K-12 |
| Staff Data Analysis Day | Jan. 8, 2027 | — | No school K-12 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan. 18, 2027 | — | No school K-12 |
| High School Conferences / Staff Planning & Learning | Jan. 22, 2027 | — | No school K-12 |
| Elementary/Middle Conferences | Feb. 4, 2027 | — | Grades K-8 |
| High School Staff Planning & Learning | Feb. 5, 2027 | — | No school K-12 |
| President’s Day | Feb. 15, 2027 | — | No school K-12 |
| Teacher Planning/Grading Day | March 5, 2027 | — | No school K-12 |
| Staff Data Analysis Day | March 10, 2027 | — | No school K-12 |
| Spring Break | March 29, 2027 | April 2, 2027 | No school K-12 |
| No School Day | April 23, 2027 | — | No school K-12 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | — | No school K-12 |
| Teacher Grading Day | June 10, 2027 | — | No school K-12 (after last student day) |
| Juneteenth Day | June 18, 2027 | — | No school K-12 |
| Last Day of School | June 9, 2027 | — | Last school day for students |
Source: District 196 official 2026-27 district calendar.
Always double-check and verify calendar dates from the official District 196 website before finalizing travel or work plans. Districts occasionally issue calendar updates after the initial board approval.
Full Month-by-Month No-School Days Breakdown
Here’s the complete no-school day list, organized by month, straight from the official district calendar.
| Month | Date(s) | Event | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | Sept. 4, 7 | Labor Day | K-12 |
| September 2026 | Sept. 25 | Staff Data Analysis | K-12 |
| October 2026 | Oct. 9 | High School Conferences | Grades 9-12 |
| October 2026 | Oct. 15-16 | MEA Break | K-12 |
| November 2026 | Nov. 5 | Elementary/Middle Conferences | Grades K-8 |
| November 2026 | Nov. 6 | High School Staff Planning & Learning | K-12 |
| November 2026 | Nov. 25 | Teacher Planning/Grading | K-12 |
| November 2026 | Nov. 26-27 | Fall Break | K-12 |
| December 2026 | Dec. 23-31 | Winter Break | K-12 |
| January 2027 | Jan. 1 | Winter Break (continued) | K-12 |
| January 2027 | Jan. 8 | Staff Data Analysis | K-12 |
| January 2027 | Jan. 18 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | K-12 |
| January 2027 | Jan. 22 | High School Conferences / Staff Planning & Learning Day | K-12 |
| February 2027 | Feb. 4 | Elementary/Middle Conferences | Grades K-8 |
| February 2027 | Feb. 5 | High School Staff Planning & Learning | K-12 |
| February 2027 | Feb. 15 | President’s Day | K-12 |
| March 2027 | March 5 | Teacher Planning/Grading | K-12 |
| March 2027 | March 10 | Staff Data Analysis | K-12 |
| March-April 2027 | March 29-April 2 | Spring Break | K-12 |
| April 2027 | April 23 | No School | K-12 |
| May 2027 | May 31 | Memorial Day | K-12 |
| June 2027 | June 10 | Teacher Grading Day | K-12 |
| June 2027 | June 18 | Juneteenth Day | K-12 |
Source: District 196 official 2026-27 district calendar.
Trimesters and Quarters: ISD 196 Calendar 2026-27
Elementary and middle schools in District 196 run on trimesters. Eastview High School runs on quarters.
| Trimester | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Aug. 31, 2026 | Nov. 24, 2026 |
| Trimester 2 | Nov. 30, 2026 | March 4, 2027 |
| Trimester 3 | March 8, 2027 | June 9, 2027 |
| Quarter (Eastview HS) | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | Aug. 31, 2026 | Nov. 5, 2026 |
| Quarter 2 | Nov. 9, 2026 | Jan. 21, 2027 |
| Quarter 3 | Jan. 25, 2027 | April 9, 2027 |
| Quarter 4 | April 12, 2027 | June 9, 2027 |
Staff Workshops (Before School Starts)
| Workshop | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Educator Workshops | Aug. 17-19, 2026 | New teachers only |
| Staff Workshops | Aug. 24-27, 2026 (plus Aug. 28 half day) | Teacher Planning/Grading, no students |
Download the Official ISD 196 2026-27 Calendar PDF
Skip the screenshots. Download the actual official printable calendar straight from District 196:
Download ISD 196 2026-27 District Calendar PDF
Print it, save it to your phone, or stick it on the fridge. This is the same document our dates above were pulled from.
See also: How to Plan a Family Vacation Around School Breaks (Without Conflicts)
About District 196 Schools
District 196, also known as Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, is Minnesota’s third-largest school district, serving approximately 29,000 students and 167,000 residents across a 110-square-mile area. The district includes 20 elementary schools, six middle schools, four traditional high schools, the Area Learning Center alternative high school, the School of Environmental Studies, Dakota Ridge K-12 special education school, and other specialized programs. Michael Bolsoni has served as superintendent since July 2024. District 196’s educational approach is grounded in its “Triple-A” philosophy of academics, arts and athletics.
What Dakota County Parents Should Know This Year
The biggest change for 2026-27: school starts Monday, August 31, before Labor Day. That’s because Labor Day falls unusually late in September 2026, and the district built the calendar so the first week is just four days, giving families a four-day weekend right out of the gate.
There’s also a structural change worth knowing about: District 196 dropped the separate elementary assessment days that used to open the school year. Every student — elementary through high school — now starts instruction on the same day, August 31. If you’re a parent of a younger elementary student, don’t expect a staggered start like in past years.
Keep an eye on conference dates too. High school conferences (Oct. 9, Jan. 22) and elementary/middle conferences (Nov. 5, Feb. 4) fall on different days depending on your child’s grade level, so if you have kids in multiple schools, you’ll likely be marking two separate no-school days on your calendar, not one.
How ISD 196 Compares to Neighboring Districts
Neighboring Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools (ISD 191, part of the “One91” district) also starts its 2026-27 school year on Monday, August 31 — the same day as District 196 — for the same Labor Day-timing reason. ISD 191’s spring break also lands the same week, March 29-April 2. Where the two districts diverge is fall break timing: ISD 191 takes a longer fall break, Oct. 12-16, while District 196’s MEA break runs just Oct. 15-16. ISD 191 has confirmed a 170-day school year for 2026-27; District 196 has not published a single equivalent total (see note above), though the district states its calendar exceeds Minnesota’s state-required instructional days and hours under state law. If you have kids split between these two south-metro districts, note that your family’s days off mostly overlap, but fall break length is the one place your schedules will differ.
Planning a Family Trip? Best Times to Travel in Dakota County
Winter break is your longest stretch this year — Dec. 23, 2026 through Jan. 1, 2027, a full ten-day window that’s ideal for longer or long-distance trips. Spring break, March 29-April 2, 2027, is the next best option if you’re planning something shorter, like a week-long getaway. MEA Break, Oct. 15-16, 2026, paired with the weekend before it, gives you a solid four-day window that’s good for a quick regional trip without pulling kids out of extra school days. Avoid planning travel around the scattered single no-school days (Sept. 25, Jan. 8, March 5, March 10, April 23) — these are staff workdays spread through the year, not vacation-length breaks.
See also: Aledo ISD Calendar 2026-2027 | Printable PDF
School Closings and Weather Days in ISD 196
District 196’s official calendar directs families to check District196.org directly for real-time updates on any schedule changes due to weather. Minnesota school districts, including District 196, operate under state law (Minnesota Statute 120A.414) that governs how e-learning days can be used in place of traditional in-person snow days. That means a winter weather closure in District 196 may show up as an e-learning day rather than a full day off, depending on conditions and district decisions made that day. The safest move during Minnesota winter storm season is to check the district’s website or its school messaging system directly rather than assuming a snow day automatically means no schoolwork.
FAQs
Q: When does school start in District 196 for 2026-2027?
A: School starts Monday, August 31, 2026, for all students, from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Q: When is the last day of school for District 196?
A: The last day of school for students is Wednesday, June 9, 2027.
Q: When is spring break for District 196 in 2027?
A: Spring break runs from Monday, March 29, 2027, through Friday, April 2, 2027.
Q: How many school days does District 196 have this year?
A: The official calendar doesn’t list one single total-day number, since a few conference and planning days apply only to certain grade levels. Check your child’s specific school building calendar at District196.org for the exact count that applies to them.
Q: Are there any school closings or delays I should know about?
A: Nothing is scheduled in advance beyond the dates listed on this page. For weather-related closures or delays during the school year, check District196.org directly, since Minnesota districts can use e-learning days instead of traditional snow days under state law.
Bottom Line
Bookmark this page now — you’ll want it again in March when spring break planning kicks into gear, and again next fall when the 2027-28 calendar drops. For anything time-sensitive, like weather closures or last-minute schedule changes, District 196’s official website (District196.org) is always your fastest and most accurate source. We’ll keep this page updated as the district releases any calendar changes.
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