Dover Area School District Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Dover 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 18, 2026 | School Opens |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | No School |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | No School |
| New Year's Day | 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 | May 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day Window | Sep 4–7, 2026 | 4 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Oct 9–12, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Day Window | Nov 25–30, 2026 | 6 days |
| Christmas Day Window | Dec 23, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 | 12 days |
| Student Holiday Window | Mar 25–30, 2027 | 6 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| End of Quarter 1 | October 22, 2026 (Thu) |
| Parent Conferences | November 11, 2026 (Wed) |
| End of Quarter 2 | January 13, 2027 (Wed) |
| End of Quarter 3 | March 22, 2027 (Mon) |
| End of Quarter 4 | May 28, 2027 (Fri) |
Dover Area SD Calendar 2026-2027 PennsylvaniaSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Dover 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.
Schools in the PDE enrollment report
6 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Area El Sch | K–5 | 362 |
| Dover Area HS | 9–12 | 960 |
| Dover Area MS | 6–9 | 737 |
| Leib El Sch | K–5 | 368 |
| North Salem El Sch | K–5 | 399 |
| Weigelstown El Sch | K–5 | 316 |
Compared With Pennsylvania Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Pennsylvania calendar pages.
Dover Area SD lists Student Holiday as 6 weekdays off. This named block is worth tracking separately for childcare, appointments, travel, and shared household calendars.
Dover Area SD lists 5 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Dover Area SD lists 14 teacher, planning, or student-holiday items beyond the headline break periods.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
Choose one or two related districts to line up major planning dates with Dover Area SD.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Archived Dover Area School District 2026-2027 official calendar PDF. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Dover 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.