School District of Philadelphia calendar 2026–27
First day of school: Monday, August 24, 2026
The 2026–27 year at a glance
| What | When | No school |
|---|---|---|
| First day of school | Monday, August 24, 2026 | |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 1 day |
| Staff Professional Development Day | September 18, 2026 | 1 day |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 | 1 day |
| Staff Professional Development Day | October 9, 2026 | 1 day |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | October 12, 2026 | 1 day |
| Election Day | November 3, 2026 | 1 day |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 1 day |
| Report Card Conference Day | November 16, 2026 | 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25–27, 2026 | 3 days |
| Winter Break | December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 10 days |
| Staff Professional Development Day | January 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| MLK Day | January 18, 2027 | 1 day |
| Report Card Conference Day | January 29, 2027 | 1 day |
| Staff Professional Development Day | February 12, 2027 | 1 day |
| Presidents Day | February 15, 2027 | 1 day |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 10, 2027 | 1 day |
| Spring Break | March 22–29, 2027 | 8 days |
| Report Card Conference Day | April 16, 2027 | 1 day |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 | 1 day |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 day |
| Last day of school | Wednesday, June 9, 2027 |
Worth knowing: Kindergarten students start August 27, after individual interview days earlier that week.
Source: School District of Philadelphia 2026–27 academic calendar, adopted February 27, 2025 (amended March 2026). Checked against the district's published calendar on August 13, 2026.
Next year: 2027–28
The 2027–28 calendar hasn't been adopted yet. School District of Philadelphia typically starts late August; 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 School District of Philadelphia in 2026?
The first day of the 2026–27 school year is Monday, August 24, 2026.
When is School District of Philadelphia's Thanksgiving break?
Thanksgiving break is November 25–27, 2026.
When is School District of Philadelphia's winter break?
Winter break runs December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is School District of Philadelphia's spring break in 2027?
Spring break is March 22–29, 2027.
When is the last day of school for School District of Philadelphia?
The 2026–27 school year ends Wednesday, June 9, 2027.
Has School District of Philadelphia 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 School District of Philadelphia
School District of Philadelphia serves about 114,000 students in Philadelphia County. Official site: philasd.org/.
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