Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar for 2026-2027 runs August 18 to May 27. Below: every break and every random day off, sorted, counted and ready for your phone.
- First / last day
- Break
- No school
- Early release
Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar 2026-27 Key Dates
The Elkhorn Public Schools school year runs about 40 weeks, from August 18 to May 27. 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 | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27 | 3 weekdays |
| Winter Break | December 23, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 9 weekdays |
| Spring Break | March 12–19 | 6 weekdays |
| Last day of school | Thursday, May 27, 2027 |
Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar: The School Year by the Numbers
Counted straight from the published calendar dates: about 177 weekdays of school, 26 weekdays off and 4 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.) | 177 |
| Weekdays off for students | 26 |
| Early release / conference days | 4 |
| Long weekends outside breaks | 7 |
| Short weeks | 11 |
Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar: First Day of School 2026
The first day of school at Elkhorn Public Schools is Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Teachers report earlier, starting August 7. 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.
Because classes begin on a Tuesday, the opening week is only 4 days long. The first full week of school starts Monday, August 24.
Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar: Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring Break
Elkhorn Public Schools builds 3 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.
- Thanksgiving Break: November 25–27 (3 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, November 30). Travel window Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29, 5 days.
- Winter Break: December 23, 2026 – January 4, 2027 (9 weekdays with no school; classes resume Tuesday, January 5). Travel window Wed, Dec 23 – Mon, Jan 4, 13 days.
- Spring Break: March 12–19 (6 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, March 22). Travel window Fri, Mar 12 – Sun, Mar 21, 10 days.
Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar: Days Off and Short Weeks
Outside the long breaks, students here have 8 single days off during the school year, and 11 weeks are shortened by at least one day off. In total that is 26 weekdays with no school between August 18 and May 27.
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 Elkhorn Public Schools day off sits in one list by date, ready to book off or cover weeks ahead.
3 Mondays and 4 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
- NO School: Fri, Sep 25, Fri, Feb 12
| Weekday | Days off (outside long breaks) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 3 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Thursday | 1 |
| Friday | 4 |
Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar: Long Weekends
Not every getaway needs a full break. Counting weekends, the year has 6 stretches of three or more days off outside the long breaks.
- Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 (3 days)
- Thu, Sep 24 – Sun, Sep 27 (4 days)
- Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18 (3 days)
- Sat, Jan 16 – Mon, Jan 18 (3 days)
- Fri, Feb 12 – Mon, Feb 15 (4 days)
- Fri, Apr 16 – Sun, Apr 18 (3 days)
Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar: Teacher Workdays With No Students
7 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 In-Service, NO School: Thu, Sep 24, Fri, Oct 16, Mon, Jan 4, Mon, Jan 18, Mon, Feb 15, Fri, Mar 12, Fri, Apr 16
Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar: Early Release Days
Elkhorn Public Schools has 4 early release or conference days on the 2026-27 calendar, and 2 of them fall on a Wednesday. Pickup moves earlier on these days, so after-school care has to start sooner.
- Parent/Teacher Conferences: September 22–23, February 10–11
- One Hour Early Dismissal: September 22–23, February 10–11
Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar: Last Day of School 2027
The last day of school at Elkhorn Public Schools is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Since the year wraps up on a Thursday, the final week has 4 school days, and summer starts that Friday.
The first semester ends Tuesday, December 22, 2026, which splits the year into two halves for grading.
Grading periods as the calendar marks them: Grading period 1: August 18 – October 15 (about 8 weeks); Grading period 2: October 19 – December 22 (about 9 weeks); Grading period 3: January 5 – March 11 (about 9 weeks). Report cards and conference weeks usually follow each end date.
Elkhorn 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 7 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 First Quarter: Thu, Oct 15
- End of Second Quarter: Tue, Dec 22
- End of Third Quarter: Thu, Mar 11
- Graduation: Sun, May 16
| Month | Weekdays off | Early releases |
|---|---|---|
| August | 0 | 0 |
| September | 3 | 2 |
| October | 1 | 0 |
| November | 3 | 0 |
| December | 7 | 0 |
| January | 3 | 0 |
| February | 2 | 2 |
| March | 6 | 0 |
| April | 1 | 0 |
| May | 0 | 0 |
How the Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar Compares in Nebraska
Elkhorn Public Schools opens after 17 other districts in Nebraska. The earliest start in the state is Ralston Public Schools on August 11; the latest is Crete Public Schools on August 19.
16 districts in the state finish earlier, starting with North Platte Public Schools on May 14.
Winter break here is 9 weekdays, shorter than the 11-weekday break most Nebraska districts give.
No other Nebraska district on this site starts spring break the same week, so family plans that span two districts need two sets of dates.
Across the school year it gives 26 weekdays off; the typical Nebraska district here gives 28. It has 4 early release or conference days, fewer than the usual 8.
Where the Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar Dates Come From
We read the calendar Elkhorn Public Schools posted on elkhornweb.org and copied each date as printed. The version used here was approved by the school board on March 10, 2025. 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 Elkhorn Public Schools year sits next to your work meetings instead of in a file you have to dig up again.
Updated · official calendar file · elkhornweb.org
More Nebraska School Calendars
Comparing districts nearby? See every district side by side on the Nebraska School Calendars 2026-2027 page.
Elkhorn Public Schools Calendar FAQ
When does Elkhorn Public Schools start in 2026?
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Summer trips and camps need to wrap up before then.
When is the last day of school for Elkhorn Public Schools in 2027?
- The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027.
When is Elkhorn Public Schools spring break 2027?
- March 12–19, 6 weekdays off.
Does Elkhorn Public Schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
- No: Thanksgiving break runs November 25–27, 3 weekdays.
How long is Elkhorn Public Schools winter break?
- December 23, 2026 – January 4, 2027: 9 weekdays off. Counting the weekends around it, that is 13 days in a row without school, Wed, Dec 23 – Mon, Jan 4.
When are Elkhorn Public Schools early release days?
- There are 4 early release or conference days, most often on a Wednesday. Each date is in the early release section above, so after-school pickup can be arranged before the week arrives.
How many days off does Elkhorn Public Schools have outside the breaks?
- 8 single days spread across the year, with 11 shortened weeks. Parents on Reddit call these the hardest days to cover, so they are listed above by date.
Will snow days extend the Elkhorn Public Schools school year?
- The published calendar does not list make-up days, so any added days would come from a later district announcement.