Boston Public Schools calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26–27, 2026 | 2 days |
| Winter Recess | December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 9 days |
| Teachers/paras report from winter recess (students return Jan 5) | January 4, 2027 | 1 day |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| February Recess | February 16–19, 2027 | 4 days |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | 1 day |
| Patriots' Day | April 19, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Recess | April 20–23, 2027 | 4 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Juneteenth (observed) | June 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Tuesday, June 22, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Pre-K and kindergarten students start September 10 instead of September 8, seniors finish June 7, and snow days can push the last day as late as June 29.
Source: Boston Public Schools 2026–27 academic calendar. Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. Boston Public Schools typically starts early September; school boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May. This page will be updated when the district publishes it.
Questions parents ask
When does school start for Boston Public Schools in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
When is Boston Public Schools' Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 26–27, 2026.
When is Boston Public Schools' winter break?
Winter break runs December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
When is Boston Public Schools' spring break in 2027?
Spring break is April 20–23, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Boston Public Schools?
The 2026–27 school year ends Tuesday, June 22, 2027.
Has Boston Public Schools released its 2027–28 calendar?
Not yet. School boards usually approve the following year's calendar between January and May; this page will be updated when the district publishes it.
About Boston Public Schools
Boston Public Schools serves about 48,000 students in Suffolk County. Official site: bostonpublicschools.org/.
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