# Billings Public Schools calendar 2026-27: no-school days, breaks, early release Next day off and break: No school: professional development, Wednesday, October 14 to Thursday, October 15. ## Add to your calendar - [Google Calendar feed URL](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/mt/billings-public-schools/calendar.ics): copy this link into Google Calendar's From URL option. - [Apple Calendar](webcal://mavolife.com/school-calendars/mt/billings-public-schools/calendar.ics) - [Download calendar file](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/mt/billings-public-schools/calendar.ics) - [Official 2026–27 printable PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1779196662/billingsschoolsorg/d278nmj26i73dllxf600/Approved10_20_2526_27Calendar173-2026-2027Draft.pdf) - [Official 2027–28 printable PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1761325200/billingsschoolsorg/mxafmgaxb4tswhdvqyin/Approved10_20_2527_28Calendar-2027-2028Draft.pdf) ## 2026–27 student dates - September 2: First day for designated grades. First day for K–6th, 9th, and all new 7th–12th grade students; other students do not attend until September 3. - September 3: First day of school. First day for all K–12 students. - September 7: No school: holiday. Vacation or holiday; students do not attend. - September 9: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - September 16: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - September 23: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - September 30: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - October 7: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - October 9: Six-week grading period. Six-week grading period boundary for middle and high schools. - October 14 to 15: No school: professional development. Trade/professional development day; students do not attend. - October 21: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - October 22: Middle school early release. Middle school early release. - October 23: Middle school early release. Middle school early release. - October 28: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - November 4: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - November 11: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - November 18: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - November 20: Elementary early release: conferences. Elementary students have an early release for parent-teacher conferences. - November 23: Elementary early release: conferences. Elementary students have an early release for parent-teacher conferences. - November 24: Conferences and grading-period boundaries. Elementary parent-teacher conferences and early release; middle/high school six-week grading period and elementary trimester end. - November 25 to 27: Thanksgiving break. Vacation or holiday; students do not attend. - December 2: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - December 9: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - December 16: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027: Winter break. Vacation or holiday; students do not attend. - January 6: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - January 13: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - January 14: High school early release: semester testing. High school semester testing and high school early release; middle/high school six-week grading period boundary. - January 18: No school: PIR day. State-required pupil-instruction-related training day; students do not attend. - January 20: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - January 27: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - February 3: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - February 10: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - February 17: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - February 24: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - March 3: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - March 4: Elementary trimester ends. Elementary end of trimester. - March 5: Six-week grading period. Six-week grading period boundary for middle and high schools. - March 10: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - March 17: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - March 22 to 26: Spring break. Vacation or holiday; students do not attend. - March 31: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - April 7: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - April 12: No school: professional development. Trade/professional development day; students do not attend. - April 14: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - April 21: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - April 23: Six-week grading period. Six-week grading period boundary for middle and high schools. - April 28: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - May 5: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - May 7: No school: holiday. Vacation or holiday; students do not attend. - May 12: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - May 19: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - May 26: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - May 28: Last day for seniors. Last day of school for seniors. - May 31: No school: holiday. Vacation or holiday; students do not attend. - June 2: Early release: PLC. PLC; dismissal is one hour early for students. - June 3: Last day of school: early release. Last day of school; elementary, middle, and high schools have early release. Elementary trimester and middle/high school six-week grading periods end. Source: [Official 2026–27 PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1779196662/billingsschoolsorg/d278nmj26i73dllxf600/Approved10_20_2526_27Calendar173-2026-2027Draft.pdf). Checked August 14, 2026. ## 2027–28 student dates - August 25 to 26: NPR Days: No School. Students do not attend; NPR professional development day. - August 27: PIR Day: No School. Students do not attend; PIR day. - August 30 to 31: PIR Days: No School. Students do not attend; PIR days. - September 1: First Day of School. First day of school for K–6th, 9th, and all new 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. - September 1: First Day for Listed Student Groups. First day for K–6, 9th, and all new 7th–12th grade students; remaining students do not yet attend. - September 2: First Day for All Students. First day for all K–12 students; all students are in session. - September 6: Holiday: No School. Students do not attend; vacation or holiday. - September 8: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - September 15: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - September 22: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - September 29: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - October 6: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - October 8: Six-Week Grading Period Ends. Six-week grading period for middle and high schools ends. - October 13: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - October 20: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - October 21 to 22: PIR/Trade Days: No School. Students do not attend for PIR/Trade Days. - October 27: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - October 28 to 29: Middle School Early Release. Middle school students have early release. - November 3: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - November 10: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - November 17: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - November 19: Elementary Early Release: Conferences. Elementary students have an early release for parent-teacher conferences. - November 22: Elementary Early Release: Conferences. Elementary students have an early release for parent-teacher conferences. - November 23: Elementary Conferences and Grading-Period Boundaries. Elementary students have an early release for parent-teacher conferences; elementary trimester ends and the six-week grading period for middle and high schools ends. - November 24 to 26: Thanksgiving Break. Students do not attend; vacation or holiday. - December 1: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - December 8: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - December 15: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - December 22: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - December 23 to 31: Winter Break. Students do not attend; vacation or holiday. - January 5: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - January 12: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - January 13: Six-Week Grading Period Ends. Six-week grading period for middle and high schools ends. - January 14: High School Early Release: Semester Testing. High school students have early release for semester testing. - January 17: PIR Day: No School. Students do not attend; PIR day. - January 19: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - January 26: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - February 2: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - February 9: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - February 16: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - February 23: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - March 1: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - March 2: High School Early Release and Elementary Trimester End. High school students have early release for semester testing; elementary trimester ends. - March 3: Six-Week Grading Period Ends. Six-week grading period for middle and high schools ends. - March 8: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - March 13 to 17: Spring Break. Students do not attend; vacation or holiday. - March 22: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - March 29: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - April 3: PIR/Trade Day: No School. Students do not attend for a PIR/Trade Day. - April 5: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - April 12: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - April 14: Holiday: No School. Students do not attend; vacation or holiday. - April 17: Snow Day. Snow day; this will be a vacation day unless the district requires it as a make-up day for a school day lost due to poor weather earlier in the year. - April 19: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - April 21: Six-Week Grading Period Ends. Six-week grading period for middle and high schools ends. - April 26: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - May 3: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - May 5: Holiday: No School. Students do not attend; vacation or holiday. - May 10: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - May 17: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - May 24: PLC Early Release. Students dismiss one hour early for Wednesday PLC. - May 26: Last Day for Seniors. Last day of school for seniors. - May 28: Graduation Ceremonies. Graduation ceremonies: Senior at 10:00 a.m., West at 2:00 p.m., and Skyview at 6:00 p.m. - May 29: Holiday: No School. Students do not attend; vacation or holiday. - May 31: High School and PLC Early Release. High school students have early release for semester testing; students also dismiss one hour early for PLC. - June 1: Last Day of School: Early Release. Last day of school; elementary, middle school, and high school students have early release. Elementary trimester ends and the middle/high school six-week grading period ends. Source: [Official 2027–28 PDF](https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1761325200/billingsschoolsorg/mxafmgaxb4tswhdvqyin/Approved10_20_2527_28Calendar-2027-2028Draft.pdf). Checked August 22, 2026. This page is an independent convenience copy. Billings Public Schools's PDFs remain the source of truth, and dates can change after publication. [View this school calendar on Mavo](https://mavolife.com/school-calendars/mt/billings-public-schools)