Missouri School Breaks 2026–2027
Saint Louis and Columbia align on March 29–April 2 for spring recess in 2027 and May 27 for their general student ending. Their Thanksgiving and winter schedules still have differences worth checking.
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Missouri district calendars: 2026–2027
Published student dates for the school systems below. These examples do not cover every school in Missouri. See the notes for staggered starts, staff days and calendar exceptions.
| School system | Student start 2026 | Thanksgiving 2026 | Winter 2026–27 | Spring 2027 | Last student day 2027 | Source and date checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Public Schools | August 24, 2026 | November 23, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | March 29, 2027 – April 2, 2027 | May 27, 2027 | Official calendar Checked 2026-10-19 |
| Columbia Public Schools | August 25, 2026 | November 25, 2026 – November 27, 2026 | December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | March 29, 2027 – April 2, 2027 | May 27, 2027 | Official calendar Checked 2026-10-19 |
Calendar details that affect days off
Saint Louis Public Schools
March 26 is also a no-school day. Seniors finish May 21; June 1–4 are snow/make-up days if needed.
Columbia Public Schools
Board approved April 13, 2026. January 4 is a teacher collaboration day with no students. Jump Start Day on August 24 precedes the general first day.
Recess dates follow the linked calendars; adjacent staff days and holidays can extend a student's time away. “See official calendar” means that field has not been verified here. Recheck the source for revisions before arranging care or travel.
More Missouri district calendar sources
For school systems outside the verified date table, these district websites and calendar pages provide a starting point. Their 2026–27 dates have not been transcribed and verified in this guide.
- Kansas City Public Schools
- Francis Howell School District
- Rockwood School District
- North Kansas City Schools
The same spring week can conceal different winter plans
Saint Louis lists a full Thanksgiving week; Columbia lists November 25–27. Saint Louis closes for winter from December 21, while Columbia’s named break begins December 23 and January 4 is a teacher collaboration day. Columbia also has a Jump Start day before the August 25 general opening. Senior finals and graduation dates are listed separately from the last day for the full student body.
Missouri school calendar questions
Is Columbia’s Jump Start Day the general first day?
August 24 is Jump Start Day; the calendar lists August 25, 2026 as the first day of classes for pre-K–12.
Do Saint Louis and Columbia take the same Thanksgiving break?
Saint Louis lists November 23–27, while Columbia lists November 25–27, 2026.