The School District of Philadelphia calendar, 26–27
School year: 41 weeks · For students: 32 days off · December break: 10 days · Longest stretch: 34 school days
Worth knowing
· Kindergarten starts Aug 27, three days after grades 1-12.
· Report-card conference days (Nov 16, Jan 29, Apr 16) are full days off for students.
· The May 18 Election Day closure is marked tentative by the district.
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The School District of Philadelphia calendar, 26–27
The 2026-2027 school year runs from Monday, August 24, 2026 through Wednesday, June 9, 2027. Every break, holiday, and early-release day below, checked against the district's official calendar.
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The year, by the numbers
School year
41 weeks
The 2026-2027 year runs Monday, August 24, 2026 through Wednesday, June 9, 2027, about 41 weeks.
For students
32 days off
Students get 32 full weekdays off during the year (breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays).
December break
10 days
The December closure runs Dec 23, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 (10 days). Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
Longest stretch
34 school days
The longest run without a full day off is 34 school days, Mar 30 to May 14, 2027.
Worth knowing
- Kindergarten starts Aug 27, three days after grades 1-12.
- Report-card conference days (Nov 16, Jan 29, Apr 16) are full days off for students.
- The May 18 Election Day closure is marked tentative by the district.
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Quick answers
When does Philadelphia Schools start school in 2026?
The School District of Philadelphia starts the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, August 24, 2026.
When is Philadelphia Schools spring break in 2027?
Spring break for The School District of Philadelphia is Mar 22 to Mar 25, 2027.
When is Philadelphia Schools winter break?
Winter break for The School District of Philadelphia is Dec 23, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027.
When does Philadelphia Schools get out for summer 2027?
The last day of school for The School District of Philadelphia is Wednesday, June 9, 2027.
How long is winter break for Philadelphia Schools?
The School District of Philadelphia's December break is 10 days, Dec 23, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027. Students return Monday, January 4, 2027.
How many days off do Philadelphia Schools students get in 2026-2027?
Between the first and last day of school, The School District of Philadelphia students get 32 full weekdays off across breaks, holidays, and teacher workdays.
When are Philadelphia Schools teacher workdays (no school for students) in 2026-2027?
The School District of Philadelphia has 6 teacher workdays when students are off in 2026-2027: Sep 18, 2026, Oct 9, 2026, Nov 25, 2026, Jan 15, 2027, Feb 12, 2027, and Mar 29, 2027.