COS Back-to-School 2026: First-Day Dates for D11, D20, and D49
2026–2027 school year dates
This story was written when the dates were announced (July 19, 2026); the list below replaces its text with the current calendar, refreshed daily from each district’s own site. The full hub, When does school start in Colorado Springs, has every break, early release and district calendar link.
- D11First day Wednesday, August 12 · Last day May 25
- D20First day Monday, August 17 · Last day May 26
- D49First day Monday, August 3 · Last day May 20
- D2First day Monday, August 10 · Last day May 20
- D3First day Monday, August 10 · Last day May 20
- D8First day Tuesday, August 11 · Last day May 27
- D38First day Wednesday, August 12 · Last day May 14
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