Boston Public Schools School Calendar
Boston, Massachusetts
📅 When does school start back?
🦃 After Thanksgiving Break: Classes resume on November 30, 2026. Always double-check with Boston Public Schools for any last-minute changes.
❄️ After Winter Break: Classes resume on February 22, 2027. Always double-check with Boston Public Schools for any last-minute changes.
🌸 After Spring Break: Classes resume on April 26, 2027. Always double-check with Boston Public Schools for any last-minute changes.
After this: Winter Break in 93 days → see the date
26% of the school year has passed.
About Boston Public Schools
Boston Public Schools is the largest district in Massachusetts, serving around 45,000 students in more than 100 schools across the city’s neighborhoods. Families here often juggle different start times, school assignments and bus routes, so the calendar matters. This page lays out the 2026-27 year in one place, from the first day on September 8 to the last day on June 22, so you can plan around every break and early release.
At a Glance
| First Day of School | September 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Day of School | June 22, 2027 |
| Total School Days | 180 Days |
| Teacher and staff days (no school for students) | Sept 2, 2026; Sept 3, 2026; Jan 4, 2027 |
| Winter Break | February 15–19, 2027 |
| Spring Break | April 19–23, 2027 |
Boston Public Schools School Holidays 2026-2027
These are official dates published by the district. Always confirm with your specific school for any exceptions.
| Holiday / Break | Dates |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Break | November 26–27, 2026 |
| Winter Break | February 15–19, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 |
| Spring Break | April 19–23, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 |
| Christmas Break | December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
| Easter Break | March 26–26, 2027 |
A quick note for families
📌 Good to know
Boston closes for Patriots’ Day (Marathon Monday) and adds a full spring recess after it. Early release days are October 6, 2026, November 25, 2026, February 2, 2027, June 21, 2027 and June 22, 2027. Students return from winter recess on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
🦃 Thanksgiving Break
Boston students get an early release on Wednesday, November 25, so plan for an earlier pickup that afternoon. School is closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, and students go back on Monday, November 30. It’s a short break, but with the early release it feels like a long weekend. If you’re traveling, book around that Wednesday dismissal rather than assuming a full day of school.
❄️ Winter Break
In Boston, the winter break most families plan around is February recess. School is closed Monday, February 15 for Presidents’ Day, then all week through Friday, February 19, and students return Monday, February 22. That’s a full nine days off with the weekends. It’s popular for ski trips north, so lodging fills early. Boston also uses February 2 as an early release day before the break.
🌸 Spring Break
Spring recess in Boston starts with Patriots’ Day on Monday, April 19, which is also Marathon Monday, and runs through Friday, April 23. Students come back Monday, April 26. Expect crowded trains and downtown streets on the marathon weekend. If you’re staying in town, it’s a good week for museums, the Common and the Esplanade, and for catching up on appointments while school is out.
🍂 Fall Break
Boston doesn’t have a week-long fall break, but there are a few days off that help. Students have Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 12 and Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11. There’s also an early release on Tuesday, October 6 for educator professional development. Fall is a good time to book weekend trips to see the foliage, because you won’t have a long break to work with.
☀️ Summer Break
The last day of school for the 2026-27 year is Tuesday, June 22, 2027, as long as no days are lost to snow or other closures. Seniors finish earlier, on June 7. School is also closed Friday, June 18 for Juneteenth, and June 21 and 22 are early release days for students. If days are lost, the year can run up to June 29, so hold off on booking nonrefundable summer travel until you know.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Boston Public Schools start school in 2026?
The first day is September 8, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break for Boston Public Schools in 2026?
Thanksgiving break is November 26–27, 2026. Classes resume on November 30, 2026.
When is spring break for Boston Public Schools in 2027?
Spring break is scheduled for April 19–23, 2027. Classes resume April 26, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Boston Public Schools?
The last day for students is June 22, 2027.
How many instructional days are there?
The official Boston Public Schools calendar lists 180 instructional days. Check the official district calendar for specific make-up day schedules.
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Dates checked against the official Boston Public Schools calendar. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Checked by MySchoolBreaks team.
How I check these dates: I enter them by hand from the district's published 2026-27 calendar and compare them against its PDF. If the district updates its calendar, I update this page. Spotted a mistake? Report it and I'll check it.
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Sources: Boston Public Schools 2026–2027 calendar (SY26-27 BPS District Calendar (PDF, reviewed 03/23/2026)); official website. Checked by MySchoolBreaks team.