Williston Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The Williston Schools Calendar for 2026-2027 runs August 20 to May 26. All the scattered days off, sorted by date and ready to sync to your phone.
- First / last day
- Break
- No school
- Early release
Williston Schools Calendar 2026-27 Key Dates
The Williston Schools school year runs about 40 weeks, from August 20 to May 26. 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 | Thursday, August 20, 2026 | |
| Fall Break | October 22–23 | 2 weekdays |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27 | 3 weekdays |
| Winter Break | December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027 | 11 weekdays |
| Spring Break | March 8–12 | 5 weekdays |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 |
The School Year by the Numbers
Counted straight from the Williston Schools Calendar dates: about 173 weekdays of school, 27 weekdays off and 14 early release or conference days between the first and last day.
| Measure | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Weeks from first to last day | 40 |
| Weekdays of school (approx.) | 173 |
| Weekdays off for students | 27 |
| Early release / conference days | 14 |
| Mondays and Fridays off outside breaks | 5 |
| Short weeks | 9 |
What Stands Out on the Williston Schools Calendar
Compared with the other North Dakota districts on this site, using the same official calendars:
- 173 days in the school year by our count of the calendar; North Dakota districts we cover range from 172 to 177.
- Winter break 2026 of 11 weekdays, the longest among the North Dakota districts we cover (they range from 7 to 11).
- 14 early release days; the North Dakota districts we cover range from 0 to 22.
First Day of School 2026
The first day of school on the Williston Schools Calendar is Thursday, August 20, 2026. Teachers report earlier, starting August 13. 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 Thursday, the opening week is only 2 days long. The first full week of school starts Monday, August 24.
Breaks on the Williston Schools Calendar: Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring
Williston 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 2026: October 22–23
The Williston Schools Calendar gives 2 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, October 26. The travel window with weekends added runs Thu, Oct 22 – Sun, Oct 25, 4 days.
Thanksgiving Break 2026: November 25–27
The Williston Schools Calendar gives 3 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, November 30. The travel window with weekends added runs Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29, 5 days.
Winter Break 2026: December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027
The Williston Schools Calendar gives 11 weekdays with no school; classes resume Tuesday, January 5. The travel window with weekends added runs Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4, 17 days.
Spring Break 2027: March 8–12
The Williston Schools Calendar gives 5 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, March 15. The travel window with weekends added runs Sat, Mar 6 – Sun, Mar 14, 9 days.
Single Days Off and Short Weeks on the Williston Schools Calendar
Outside the long breaks, students here have 6 single days off during the school year, and 9 weeks are shortened, either by one of those days or by part of a longer break. In total that is 27 weekdays with no school between August 20 and May 26.
2 of those single days are teacher workdays; they are listed in the teacher workday section further down.
4 Mondays and 1 Friday are off outside the breaks, which turns them into long weekends. The other one lands mid-week, which is when parents most often need a sitter or a day of leave.
- Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7
- Veterans Day: Wed, Nov 11
- Presidents’ Day: Mon, Feb 15
- Good Friday: Fri, Mar 26
| Weekday | Days off (outside long breaks) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Wednesday | 1 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Friday | 1 |
Long Weekends to Plan Around
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)
- Sat, Feb 13 – Mon, Feb 15 (3 days)
- Fri, Mar 26 – Mon, Mar 29 (4 days)
Teacher Workdays on the Williston Schools Calendar
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.
- Staff PD Day - No School: Mon, Jan 4, Mon, Jan 18, Mon, Mar 29
Early Release Days on the Williston Schools Calendar
Williston Schools has 14 early release or conference days on the 2026-27 calendar, and 5 of them fall on a Thursday. Pickup moves earlier on these days, so after-school care has to start sooner.
- WHS F/T Conferences: Thu, Sep 24, Tue, Sep 29, Thu, Feb 18, Tue, Feb 23
- Early Dismissal - Staff PD: Wed, Sep 30, Wed, Nov 18, Wed, Feb 24, Wed, Apr 14
- WMSCC F/T Conferences: Thu, Oct 1, Thu, Feb 25
- Elementary F/T Conferences: Tue, Oct 20, Tue, Oct 27, Tue, Mar 2, Thu, Mar 4
Last Day of School 2027 on the Williston Schools Calendar
The last day of school at Williston Schools is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
Since the year wraps up on a Wednesday, the final week has 3 school days, and summer starts that same week.
Printable Williston Schools Calendar: Month by Month
The grids show the Williston Schools Calendar 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.
- Q4 / Sem 2: Wed, May 26
- WHS Graduation at 2:00 PM: Sun, May 30
| Month | Weekdays off | Early releases |
|---|---|---|
| August | 0 | 0 |
| September | 1 | 3 |
| October | 2 | 3 |
| November | 4 | 1 |
| December | 9 | 0 |
| January | 3 | 0 |
| February | 1 | 4 |
| March | 7 | 2 |
| April | 0 | 1 |
| May | 0 | 0 |
How the Williston Schools Calendar Compares in North Dakota
Williston Schools is the first of the 9 North Dakota districts on this site to open, on August 20, together with 4 other districts. The last to start is West Fargo Public Schools on August 27.
Only one other North Dakota district on this site finishes earlier: Valley City Public Schools, on May 25.
Winter break here is 11 weekdays, longer than the 10-weekday break most North Dakota districts give.
No other North Dakota 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 27 weekdays off; the typical North Dakota district here gives 26. It has 14 early release or conference days, more than the usual 1.
Where the Williston Schools Calendar Dates Come From
We read the calendar Williston Basin School District 7 posted on willistonschools.org and copied each date as printed. The version used here was approved by the school board on February 9, 2026.
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 Williston Schools year sits next to your work meetings instead of in a file you have to dig up again.
Updated · official calendar file · willistonschools.org
More North Dakota School Calendars
Comparing districts nearby? See every district side by side on the North Dakota School Calendars 2026-2027 page. Planning a trip? Compare spring break 2027 dates across every district we track, or see how long Thanksgiving break is in each state.
Williston Schools Calendar FAQ
When does Williston Schools start in 2026?
- Thursday, August 20, 2026. Summer trips and camps need to wrap up before then.
When is the last day of school for Williston Schools in 2027?
- The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is Williston Schools spring break 2027?
- March 8–12, 5 weekdays off.
Does Williston Schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
- No: Thanksgiving break runs November 25–27, 3 weekdays.
How long is Williston 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 Williston Schools early release days?
- There are 14 early release or conference days. 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 Williston Schools have outside the breaks?
- 6 single days spread across the year, with 9 shortened weeks; each one is listed above by date.
Will snow days extend the Williston Schools school year?
- The published calendar does not list make-up days, so any added days would come from a later district announcement.