Oakes Public 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 school calendar for Oakes Public Schools in North Dakota.
Please check back regularly for any amendments that may occur, or consult the Oakes Public Schools website for their 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 link 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 | 20 Oct 2022 (Thu) | 21 Oct 2022 (Fri) |
| Thanksgiving Break | 24 Nov 2022 (Thu) | 25 Nov 2022 (Fri) |
| Christmas Break | 23 Dec 2022 (Fri) | 2 Jan 2023 (Mon) |
| Mid Winter Break | 17 Feb 2023 (Fri) | 20 Feb 2023 (Mon) |
| Spring Break | 7 Apr 2023 (Fri) | 11 Apr 2023 (Tue) |
| Last Day of School | 19 May 2023 (Fri) | |
| Summer Break | 22 May 2023 (Mon) |
Key Dates & Highlights 2025-2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | New Staff Orientation |
| Aug 13–14, 2025 | School Registration Days |
| Aug 13, 14 & 19, 2025 | Professional Development Days (no school for students) |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Staff Work Day & Open House |
| Aug 20, 2025 | First Day of School |
| Sept 1, 2025 | Labor Day – No School |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Fall Showcase (4-9 PM) |
| Oct 15, 2025 | PD Day – No School |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Showcase Compensation Day – No School |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Vacation Day – No School |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Vacation Day – No School |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Veteran’s Day – No School |
| Nov 27-28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break – No School |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Last Day Before Christmas Break (End of First Semester) |
| Jan 5, 2026 | School Resumes After Holiday Break |
| Jan 19, 2026 | PD Day – No School |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Presidents’ Day – No School; (also a possible make-up day) |
| Mar ???, 2026 | PD Day – No School *(Note: there’s a “Mrs 2” in the PDF which appears to be a typo; likely a date for PD Day in March) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Easter Break – No School |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Showcase Compensation Day – No School |
| May 15, 2026 | Last Day of School / End of 2nd Semester |
| May 17, 2026 | Graduation (2:00 PM) |
| May 18, 2026 | PD Day – No School (contract day) |
