Millard Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027
The Millard Public Schools Calendar for 2026-2027 runs August 12 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
Millard Public Schools Calendar 2026-27 Key Dates
The Millard Public Schools school year runs about 41 weeks, from August 12 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 | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | |
| Fall Break | October 15–19 | 3 weekdays |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27 | 3 weekdays |
| Winter Break | December 23, 2026 – January 5, 2027 | 10 weekdays |
| Spring Break | April 5–9 | 5 weekdays |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, May 26, 2027 |
The School Year by the Numbers
Counted straight from the Millard Public Schools Calendar dates: about 176 weekdays of school, 30 weekdays off and 1 early release or conference days between the first and last day.
| Measure | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Weeks from first to last day | 41 |
| Weekdays of school (approx.) | 176 |
| Weekdays off for students | 30 |
| Early release / conference days | 1 |
| Mondays and Fridays off outside breaks | 6 |
| Short weeks | 12 |
What Stands Out on the Millard Public Schools Calendar
Compared with the other Nebraska districts on this site, using the same official calendars:
- No school on Election Day 2026 (November 3), one of 1 of the 19 Nebraska districts we cover that close.
- School is in session on Veterans Day 2026 (November 11), while 1 of the 19 Nebraska districts we cover closes.
- Thanksgiving break 2026: 3 days; 1 of the 19 Nebraska districts we cover take the full week.
- 176 days in the school year by our count of the calendar; Nebraska districts we cover range from 164 to 179.
- 1 early release day; the Nebraska districts we cover range from 0 to 16.
First Day of School 2026
The first day of school on the Millard Public Schools Calendar is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. 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 Wednesday, the opening week is only 3 days long. The first full week of school starts Monday, August 17.
Breaks on the Millard Public Schools Calendar: Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring
Millard 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 2026: October 15–19
The Millard Public Schools Calendar gives 3 weekdays with no school; classes resume Tuesday, October 20. The travel window with weekends added runs Thu, Oct 15 – Mon, Oct 19, 5 days.
Thanksgiving Break 2026: November 25–27
The Millard Public 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 23, 2026 – January 5, 2027
The Millard Public Schools Calendar gives 10 weekdays with no school; classes resume Wednesday, January 6. The travel window with weekends added runs Wed, Dec 23 – Tue, Jan 5, 14 days.
Spring Break 2027: April 5–9
The Millard Public Schools Calendar gives 5 weekdays with no school; classes resume Monday, April 12. The travel window with weekends added runs Sat, Apr 3 – Sun, Apr 11, 9 days.
Single Days Off and Short Weeks on the Millard Public Schools Calendar
Outside the long breaks, students here have 6 single days off during the school year, and 12 weeks are shortened, either by one of those days or by part of a longer break. In total that is 30 weekdays with no school between August 12 and May 26.
3 of those single days are teacher workdays; they are listed in the teacher workday section further down.
4 Mondays and 2 Fridays are off outside the breaks, which turns them into long weekends.
- Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7
- No School: Fri, Feb 12
- Presidents' Day: Mon, Feb 15
| Weekday | Days off (outside long breaks) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4 |
| Tuesday | 2 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Thursday | 1 |
| Friday | 2 |
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 – Tue, Sep 8 (4 days)
- Sat, Jan 16 – Mon, Jan 18 (3 days)
- Fri, Feb 12 – Mon, Feb 15 (4 days)
- Thu, Mar 11 – Mon, Mar 15 (5 days)
Teacher Workdays on the Millard Public Schools Calendar
4 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.
- No School - Professional Development / Work Day: Tue, Sep 8, Tue, Nov 3, Tue, Jan 5
- No School - Professional Development (MLK Day): Mon, Jan 18
Early Release Days on the Millard Public Schools Calendar
Millard Public Schools has 1 early release or conference day on the 2026-27 calendar. Pickup moves earlier on these days, so after-school care has to start sooner.
- Half Day for Middle School (5th Grade Orientation): Fri, May 7
Last Day of School 2027 on the Millard Public Schools Calendar
The last day of school at Millard Public 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.
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 12 – October 14 (about 9 weeks); Grading period 2: October 20 – December 22 (about 9 weeks); Grading period 3: January 6 – March 10 (about 9 weeks); Grading period 4: March 16 – May 26 (about 10 weeks). Report cards and conference weeks usually follow each end date.
Printable Millard Public Schools Calendar: Month by Month
The grids show the Millard Public 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 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: Wed, Oct 14
- First Semester Ends: Tue, Dec 22
- End of Third Quarter: Wed, Mar 10
- Graduation: Sat, May 29
| Month | Weekdays off | Early releases |
|---|---|---|
| August | 0 | 0 |
| September | 2 | 0 |
| October | 3 | 0 |
| November | 4 | 0 |
| December | 7 | 0 |
| January | 4 | 0 |
| February | 2 | 0 |
| March | 3 | 0 |
| April | 5 | 0 |
| May | 0 | 1 |
How the Millard Public Schools Calendar Compares in Nebraska
Millard Public Schools opens after 1 other district in Nebraska and on the same day as 10. The earliest start in the state is Ralston Public Schools on August 11; the latest is Crete Public Schools on August 19.
14 other Nebraska districts on this site finish earlier, starting with North Platte Public Schools on May 14.
Winter break here is 10 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 30 weekdays off; the typical Nebraska district here gives 29. It has 1 early release or conference day, fewer than the usual 7.
Where the Millard Public Schools Calendar Dates Come From
We read the calendar Millard Public Schools posted on mpsomaha.org and copied each date as printed. The version used here was approved by the school board on October 7, 2024.
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 Millard Public Schools year sits next to your work meetings instead of in a file you have to dig up again.
Updated · official calendar file · mpsomaha.org
More Nebraska School Calendars
Comparing districts nearby? See every district side by side on the Nebraska 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.
Millard Public Schools Calendar FAQ
When does Millard Public Schools start in 2026?
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Summer trips and camps need to wrap up before then.
When is the last day of school for Millard Public Schools in 2027?
- The last day of school is Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
When is Millard Public Schools spring break 2027?
- April 5–9, 5 weekdays off.
Does Millard Public Schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
- No: Thanksgiving break runs November 25–27, 3 weekdays.
How long is Millard Public Schools winter break?
- December 23, 2026 – January 5, 2027: 10 weekdays off. Counting the weekends around it, that is 14 days in a row without school, Wed, Dec 23 – Tue, Jan 5.
When are Millard Public Schools early release days?
- Friday, May 7. Pickup moves earlier on that day, so line up after-school care now.
How many days off does Millard Public Schools have outside the breaks?
- 6 single days spread across the year, with 12 shortened weeks; each one is listed above by date.
Will snow days extend the Millard Public Schools school year?
- The published calendar does not list make-up days, so any added days would come from a later district announcement.