Bethlehem Area School District Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Bethlehem Area School District for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 24, 2026 | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25-30, 2026 | No School |
| Christmas/Winter Break | December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 7, 2027 | School Ends |
Extended Time Off
Four or more days without school created by weekends or adjacent districtwide no-school dates.
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas/Winter Break Window | Dec 19, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 | 16 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Marking Period 1 close | October 27, 2026 (Tue) |
| Marking Period 1 report card posted | November 12, 2026 (Thu) |
| Early Dismissal-Parent Conferences | November 23, 2026 - November 24, 2026 |
| First Semester Ends | January 21, 2027 (Thu) |
| Marking Period 2 close | January 21, 2027 (Thu) |
| Second Semester Starts | January 22, 2027 (Fri) |
| Marking Period 2 report card posted | February 5, 2027 (Fri) |
| Marking Period 3 close | April 1, 2027 (Thu) |
| Marking Period 3 report card posted | April 16, 2027 (Fri) |
| Early Dismissal-Parent Conferences | April 22, 2027 (Thu) |
| Early Dismissal-Parent Conferences | April 23, 2027 (Fri) |
| Liberty Graduation | June 2, 2027 (Wed) |
| Freedom Graduation | June 3, 2027 (Thu) |
| Marking Period 4 close | June 7, 2027 (Mon) |
| Marking Period 4 report card posted | June 15, 2027 (Tue) |
Bethlehem Area SD Calendar 2026-2027 PennsylvaniaSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Bethlehem Area School District: Enrollment & Schools
Pennsylvania Department of Education enrollment snapshot for 2025–2026, reported as of October 1, 2025.
Schools by grades served
Counts exclude PDE districtwide summary rows. Grade-band counts may overlap when one school serves more than one band.
Compared With Pennsylvania Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Pennsylvania calendar pages.
Bethlehem Area SD lists 8 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Bethlehem Area SD ends on this date; Allentown SD (June 10, 2027) closes on different dates in the related calendar set.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
Choose one or two related districts to line up major planning dates with Bethlehem Area SD.
Frequently Asked Questions
The official calendar lists February 15, March 25, March 29, and June 8 as possible make-up days, used in that order if needed.
The last day of instruction for K-11 is June 7, 2027.
Related Links
About This Calendar
Data Source: Archived Bethlehem Area School District 2026-2027 official calendar PDF. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Bethlehem Area School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, or any official district body. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.