Understanding the Davis Calendar
Davis School District is one of Utah’s largest, and its 2025–26 calendar reflects a delicate balance between instructional days, holidays, teacher professional learning, and seasonal breaks. Parents who learn to “read between the lines” of this document avoid surprises and can plan their family year around major transitions.
Official calendar: Davis School District 2025–26 Calendar (PDF)
Key Dates & Holidays
| Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | First day of school |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Labor Day |
| Oct 16–17, 2025 | Fall Break |
| Nov 26–28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Mar 16–20, 2026 | Spring Break |
| May 29, 2026 | Last Day of School |
Why Parents Should Pay Attention
Beyond the obvious holidays, note teacher preparation and grading days. Davis frequently schedules early dismissals linked to end-of-term grading. These half-days can throw off working parents if not anticipated. Building childcare coverage for those moments is crucial.
Insights for Family Planning
- Use Fall Break as a reset for academic routines; it’s short but powerful for catching up on reading.
- Thanksgiving week is a near full closure; families often combine this with travel.
- Spring Break is positioned late enough (mid-March) to give families a chance for skiing or road trips.
Conclusion
Davis parents benefit most when they integrate the official PDF calendar into their digital planners and set reminders for early dismissals and teacher prep days. This reduces last-minute stress and ensures smoother family routines.