The School District of Philadelphia Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for The School District of Philadelphia 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 | Grades 1-12 |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | No School |
| Yom Kippur | September 21, 2026 | No School |
| Indigenous People's Day | October 12, 2026 | No School |
| Veterans' Day | November 11, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26-27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Recess | December 23-31, 2026 | No School |
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | No School |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 10, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 22-25, 2027 | No School |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | No School |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 9, 2027 | Full Day |
Extended Time Off
Four or more days without school created by weekends or adjacent districtwide no-school dates.
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Yom Kippur Window | Sep 18–21, 2026 | 4 days |
| Indigenous People's Day Window | Oct 9–12, 2026 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Recess Window | Nov 25–29, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Recess Window | Dec 23, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 | 12 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day Window | Jan 15–18, 2027 | 4 days |
| Presidents' Day Window | Feb 12–15, 2027 | 4 days |
| Spring Recess Window | Mar 20–29, 2027 | 10 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Term 1 (48 Full Instructional Days) | August 24, 2026 - November 5, 2026 |
| Term 1 Starts | August 24, 2026 (Mon) |
| Term 1 Interim Reports Due | September 29, 2026 (Tue) |
| Term 1 Ends | November 5, 2026 (Thu) |
| Term 2 (42 Full Instructional Days) | November 6, 2026 - January 25, 2027 |
| Term 2 Starts | November 6, 2026 (Fri) |
| Report Card Conference (Full Day) | November 16, 2026 (Mon) |
| Term 2 Interim Reports Due | December 10, 2026 (Thu) |
| Term 2 Ends | January 25, 2027 (Mon) |
| Term 3 (41 Full Instructional Days) | January 26, 2027 - April 6, 2027 |
| Term 3 Starts | January 26, 2027 (Tue) |
| 2nd Term Report Card Conferences (Full Day) | January 29, 2027 (Fri) |
| Term 3 Interim Reports Due | February 25, 2027 (Thu) |
| Term 3 Ends | April 6, 2027 (Tue) |
| Term 4 (42 Full Instructional Days) | April 7, 2027 - June 9, 2027 |
| Term 4 Starts | April 7, 2027 (Wed) |
| 3rd Term Report Card Conferences (Full Day) | April 16, 2027 (Fri) |
| Term 4 Interim Reports Due | May 6, 2027 (Thu) |
| Graduation Window | June 7, 2027 - June 9, 2027 |
| Term 4 Ends | June 9, 2027 (Wed) |
Philadelphia SD Calendar 2026-2027 PennsylvaniaSchoolCalendar.com
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The School District of Philadelphia: 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.
Philadelphia SD uses this Spring Break week, while Pennridge SD (March 26, 2027) and Central Bucks SD (March 23, 2027 - March 25, 2027) use different windows in the related calendar set.
Philadelphia SD starts on this date; Pennridge SD (August 31, 2026) and Central Bucks SD (September 1, 2026) use different first-day dates in the related calendar set.
Philadelphia SD lists 11 teacher, planning, or student-holiday items beyond the headline break periods.
Philadelphia SD ends on this date; Pennridge SD (June 10, 2027) and Central Bucks SD (June 11, 2027) close on different dates in the related calendar set.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students in Grades 1-12 start August 24, 2026. Kindergarten starts August 27 after interview days August 24-26.
The last day for students is a full day on June 9, 2027.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: The School District of Philadelphia official academic calendar PDF. How we verify dates
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