Defiance City Schools Calendar 2026-2027
For schools to coordinate and communicate with all of the students and parents of various classes and in different schools, the school calendar is essential. Because of this, a school must maintain a proper calendar that delineates student and non-student days, school and non-school days, as well as the various breaks throughout the year.
This page contains the major holiday dates from the 2026 and 2027 school calendar for Defiance City Schools in Ohio.
Please check back regularly for any amendments that may occur, or consult the Defiance City Schools website for their 2025-2026 approved calendar and 2026-2027 approved calendar. You may also wish to visit the school district homepage to check for any urgent or last-minute updates that may not have been incorporated into the official calendars.
Also note that we have incorporated non-student days such as teachers preparation days, teachers services days, and professional development days into the dates below. Visit the links above to view the full, original school calendar.
School Calendar 2022-2023
Table of Interests
| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | STARTS | FINISHES |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 24 Aug 2022 (Wed) | |
| Fall Break | 14 Oct 2022 (Fri) | 17 Oct 2022 (Mon) |
| Thanksgiving Break | 23 Nov 2022 (Wed) | 25 Nov 2022 (Fri) |
| Christmas Break | 22 Dec 2022 (Thu) | 2 Jan 2023 (Mon) |
| Mid Winter Break | 17 Feb 2023 (Fri) | 20 Feb 2023 (Mon) |
| Spring Break | 20 Mar 2023 (Mon) | 24 Mar 2023 (Fri) |
| Last Day of School | 31 May 2023 (Wed) | |
| Summer Break | 1 Jun 2023 (Thu) | 22 Aug 2023 (Tue) |
School Calendar 2023-2024
| SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | STARTS | FINISHES |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 23 Aug 2023 (Wed) | |
| Fall Break | 13 Oct 2023 (Fri) | 16 Oct 2023 (Mon) |
| Thanksgiving Break | 22 Nov 2023 (Wed) | 24 Nov 2023 (Fri) |
| Christmas Break | 21 Dec 2023 (Thu) | 2 Jan 2024 (Tue) |
| Mid Winter Break | 16 Feb 2024 (Fri) | 19 Feb 2024 (Mon) |
| Spring Break | 25 Mar 2024 (Mon) | 29 Mar 2024 (Fri) |
| Last Day of School | 29 May 2024 (Wed) | |
| Summer Break | 30 May 2024 (Thu) |
🗓 Key Dates from the Defiance City Schools 2025-2026 Calendar
Here are some of the major dates:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| First day of school | August 2025 — Students begin school. |
| 1st Grading Period Ends | October 17, 2025 — 42 student days. |
| 2nd Grading Period / Semester Ends | January 9, 2026 — 47 student days. |
| 3rd Grading Period Ends | March 20, 2026 — 47 student days. |
| Last Day for Students / 4th Grading Period Ends | May 29, 2026 — 43 student days. |
| Graduation | May 31, 2026 |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 |
| Easter | April 5, 2026 |
| Make-up days (if needed) begin | June 1, 2026 |
