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US School Calendar2026–2027 Academic Year

Massachusetts School Calendar 2026-2027

Massachusetts school start dates for 2026-2027

Massachusetts has no single statewide first day — each district sets its own calendar.

Boston Public Schools starts Sep 8, 2026 and ends Jun 22, 2027.

Spring break: Apr 20, 2027 – Apr 23, 2027.

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Massachusetts School Holidays 2026-2027

Planning months, not approved school-closure dates. Named district examples below provide exact local dates. Federal holidays are listed for reference; each district decides whether schools close.
Holiday / breakPlanning window
Indigenous Peoples DayFederal holiday; school closure variesOctober 2026
Veterans DayFederal holiday; school closure variesNovember 2026
Thanksgiving RecessNovember 2026
Winter RecessDecember 2026–January 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. DayFederal holiday; school closure variesJanuary 2027
Presidents DayFederal holiday; school closure variesFebruary 2027
February RecessFebruary 2027
Patriots' DayApril 2027
Spring RecessApril 2027
Memorial DayFederal holiday; school closure variesMay 2027
Juneteenth (observed)Federal holiday; school closure variesJune 2027

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Verified district examples: winter and spring break

These 2026-2027 dates apply only to the named school systems, not their entire states. Winter here means the December–January recess, not a separate February break. Listed recess dates exclude adjacent weekends and staff-only days unless the source includes them.

Boston Public Schools

Winter: Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

Spring: Apr 20, 2027 – Apr 23, 2027

Grades 1-12 start September 8; Pre-K and kindergarten start September 10. April 19 (Patriots' Day) and the February 16-19 recess are separate no-school days. June 22 is the last day if no days are lost; June 29 is the 185th day for calendar purposes.

Source checked:

File: SY26-27 District Calendar.pdf. SY26-27 BPS District Calendar; the file footer reads Reviewed on 03/23/2026. Linked from the district Calendars page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does school start in Massachusetts for 2026-2027?

Massachusetts has no single statewide first day. Boston Public Schools starts in September 2026; its exact first and last student days are in the named district answer above.

When is spring break in Massachusetts in 2027?

The Boston Public Schools example has spring recess in April 2027. Its exact range and official source are in the district examples, not one Massachusetts-wide week.

When is February vacation in Massachusetts in 2027?

Boston Public Schools lists its February recess as February 16-19, 2027, after Presidents Day on February 15. Other Massachusetts districts publish their own February vacation dates.

When is the last day of school in Massachusetts in 2027?

Boston Public Schools finishes in June 2027. Other districts set their own last student days.

When is winter break in Massachusetts for 2026-2027?

The Boston Public Schools example spans December 2026–January 2027. The district examples list the exact recess and school-specific exceptions.

Where can I find my Massachusetts district’s complete calendar?

Use the official district directory on this page. The Boston Public Schools calendar applies only to Boston schools; each Massachusetts district adopts its own calendar.

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How to verify Massachusetts school calendar dates

This Massachusetts page provides planning months and a district directory. Exact dates apply only to Boston Public Schools, not every Massachusetts school. Use your school’s calendar for attendance, teacher workdays and make-up days before booking travel or childcare.

Boston Public Schools only; not statewide

Boston Public Schools: official calendar entry ↗

Source version: SY26-27 BPS District Calendar; the file footer reads Reviewed on 03/23/2026. Linked from the district Calendars page. Checked on records source verification, not approval or publication.

Official-entry attachment: SY26-27 District Calendar.pdf ↗
District calendar referencebostonpublicschools.org
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The official district calendar supplies the named dates. It is not a statewide calendar.

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