Conway Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The Conway Public Schools Calendar for 2026-2027 runs August 17 to May 21. All the scattered days off, sorted by date and ready to sync to your phone.
- First / last day
- Break
- No school
- Early release
Conway Public Schools Calendar 2026-27 Key Dates
The Conway Public Schools school year runs about 40 weeks, from August 17 to May 21. These are the dates that decide flights, camp deposits and time off work, so they come first.
| Event | Date | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 17, 2026 | |
| Fall Break | October 22–23 | 2 weekdays |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23–27 | 5 weekdays |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 11 weekdays |
| Spring Break | March 22–26 | 5 weekdays |
| Last day of school | Friday, May 21, 2027 |
Conway Public Schools Calendar: The School Year by the Numbers
Counted straight from the published calendar dates: about 170 weekdays of school, 30 weekdays off and 2 early release or conference days between the first and last day.
We worked every figure out from the district’s own dates, so one table shows how much of the year needs cover beyond the school day.
| Measure | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Weeks from first to last day | 40 |
| Weekdays of school (approx.) | 170 |
| Weekdays off for students | 30 |
| Early release / conference days | 2 |
| Long weekends outside breaks | 5 |
| Short weeks | 7 |
Conway Public Schools Calendar: First Day of School 2026
The first day of school at Conway Public Schools is Monday, August 17, 2026. Teachers report earlier, starting August 10. It is the date the last summer trip and the last camp week have to end by, and nonrefundable fares booked around a guessed date are the ones that hurt.
Conway Public Schools Calendar: Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Break
Conway Public Schools builds 4 multi-day breaks into 2026-27. Each one comes with its full travel window, weekends included, so a five-weekday break shows up as the nine days you actually get.
- Fall Break: October 22–23 (2 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, October 26). Travel window Thu, Oct 22 – Sun, Oct 25, 4 days.
- Thanksgiving Break: November 23–27 (5 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, November 30). Travel window Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29, 9 days.
- Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 (11 weekdays with no school; classes resume Tuesday, January 5). Travel window Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4, 17 days.
- Spring Break: March 22–26 (5 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, March 29). Travel window Sat, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 28, 9 days.
Conway Public Schools Calendar: Days Off and Short Weeks
Outside the long breaks, students here have 7 single days off during the school year, and 7 weeks are shortened by at least one day off. In total that is 30 weekdays with no school between August 17 and May 21.
A week-long break gets planned months out; a lone day off mid-week is the one that ends in a scramble for a sitter. Here every Conway Public Schools day off sits in one list by date, ready to book off or cover weeks ahead.
3 Mondays and 2 Fridays are off outside the breaks, which turns them into long weekends. The rest land mid-week, which is when parents most often need a sitter or a day of leave.
- Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7
- MLK, Jr. Day: Mon, Jan 18
- Winter Break: Fri, Feb 12
- President’s Day: Mon, Feb 15
- No School: Fri, Apr 30
| Weekday | Days off (outside long breaks) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 3 |
| Tuesday | 1 |
| Wednesday | 1 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Friday | 2 |
Conway Public Schools Calendar: Long Weekends
Not every getaway needs a full break. Counting weekends, the year has 4 stretches of three or more days off outside the long breaks.
- Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 (3 days)
- Sat, Jan 16 – Mon, Jan 18 (3 days)
- Fri, Feb 12 – Mon, Feb 15 (4 days)
- Fri, Apr 30 – Sun, May 2 (3 days)
Conway Public Schools Calendar: Teacher Workdays With No Students
3 days during the school year are set aside for teacher training or planning with no students in class. Buildings are open for staff but not for children, so plan care for these the same way you would a holiday.
- Teacher Work Day - No Students: Tue, Oct 20, Wed, Feb 10
- Virtual Professional Development - No Students: Mon, Jan 4
Conway Public Schools Calendar: Early Release Days
Conway Public Schools has 2 early release or conference days on the 2026-27 calendar. Pickup moves earlier on these days, so after-school care has to start sooner.
- Parent/Teacher Conferences - No Students: Wed, Oct 21, Thu, Feb 11
Conway Public Schools Calendar: Last Day of School 2027
The last day of school at Conway Public Schools is Friday, May 21, 2027.
What the Conway Public Schools calendar says about weather: "Act 1469 Make-Up Days". Hold the first week of summer loosely until make-up days are settled.
The first semester ends Friday, December 18, 2026, which splits the year into two halves for grading.
Grading periods as the calendar marks them: Grading period 1: August 17 – October 12 (about 8 weeks); Grading period 2: October 13 – December 18 (about 9 weeks); Grading period 3: January 5 – March 12 (about 9 weeks). Report cards and conference weeks usually follow each end date.
Conway Public Schools Calendar Month by Month
The grids show the school year one month at a time. Below them, a count of weekdays off and early releases per month shows which months ask the most of working parents.
December is the busiest month, with 9 weekdays off, so it is the one to line up cover for first.
How to read the grids: green marks the first and last day, blue squares are multi-day breaks, red squares are single days with no school, and amber squares are early release or conference days. Plain squares are regular school days; faded ones fall outside the school year.
- End of 1st 9 Weeks - 40 Days: Mon, Oct 12
- End of 2nd 9 Weeks - 40 Days: Fri, Dec 18
- End of 3rd 9 Weeks - 44 Days: Fri, Mar 12
| Month | Weekdays off | Early releases |
|---|---|---|
| July | 0 | 0 |
| August | 0 | 0 |
| September | 1 | 0 |
| October | 3 | 1 |
| November | 5 | 0 |
| December | 9 | 0 |
| January | 3 | 0 |
| February | 3 | 1 |
| March | 5 | 0 |
| April | 1 | 0 |
| May | 0 | 0 |
| June | 0 | 0 |
How the Conway Public Schools Calendar Compares in Arkansas
Conway Public Schools opens later than every other Arkansas district we track. Marion School District is first, on July 23, 25 days before Conway Public Schools.
3 districts in the state finish earlier, starting with Mountain Home School District on May 18.
Winter break here is 11 weekdays, the typical length across Arkansas.
8 other districts share the same spring break week, including Bentonville Schools, Little Rock School District, Pulaski County Special School District. That matters if cousins or split households cross district lines.
Across the school year it gives 30 weekdays off; the typical Arkansas district here gives 28. It has 2 early release or conference days, fewer than the usual 4.
Where the Conway Public Schools Calendar Dates Come From
We read the calendar Conway Public Schools posted on conwayschools.org and copied each date as printed. Every date was also checked against its weekday, which is how a misread month gets caught before it reaches this page.
The link below opens the district’s own file, so any date here can be confirmed in one click. Add the calendar file to your phone once and the whole Conway Public Schools year sits next to your work meetings instead of in a file you have to dig up again.
Updated · official calendar file · conwayschools.org
More Arkansas School Calendars
Comparing districts nearby? See every district side by side on the Arkansas School Calendars 2026-2027 page.
Conway Public Schools Calendar FAQ
When does Conway Public Schools start in 2026?
- Monday, August 17, 2026. Summer trips and camps need to wrap up before then.
When is the last day of school for Conway Public Schools in 2027?
- The last day of school is Friday, May 21, 2027.
When is Conway Public Schools spring break 2027?
- March 22–26, 5 weekdays off.
Does Conway Public Schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
- Yes: Thanksgiving break runs November 23–27, 5 weekdays.
How long is Conway Public Schools winter break?
- December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027: 11 weekdays off. Counting the weekends around it, that is 17 days in a row without school, Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4.
When are Conway Public Schools early release days?
- Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, February 11. Pickup moves earlier on each of them, so line up after-school care now.
How many days off does Conway Public Schools have outside the breaks?
- 7 single days spread across the year, with 7 shortened weeks. Parents on Reddit call these the hardest days to cover, so they are listed above by date.
Will snow days extend the Conway Public Schools school year?
- The calendar marks 1 weather or make-up entry (May 24–28); the exact wording is quoted in the last-day section above.