Pittsburgh Public Schools School Calendar
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📅 When does school start back?
🦃 After Thanksgiving Break: Classes resume on November 30, 2026. Always double-check with Pittsburgh Public Schools for any last-minute changes.
❄️ After Winter Break: Classes resume on January 4, 2027. Always double-check with Pittsburgh Public Schools for any last-minute changes.
🌸 After Spring Break: Classes resume on March 29, 2027. Always double-check with Pittsburgh Public Schools for any last-minute changes.
After this: Winter Break in 41 days → see the date
29% of the school year has passed.
About Pittsburgh Public Schools
Pittsburgh Public Schools kicks off on Monday, Aug. 24 for everybody except kindergarten, who start Thursday, Aug. 27. The last day for all students is Tuesday, June 8. In between, the calendar has more half days than most parents expect: Sept. 18, Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Feb. 12, and Mar. 12. Those are the ones that mess up work schedules, so plan pickup early. Full days off include Labor Day, Yom Kippur on Sept. 21, Election Day on Nov. 3, Jan. 20, Feb. 26, Eid al-Fitr on Mar. 10, and a second Election Day on May 18. Conferences are Oct. 12 or Oct. 16 depending on grade, so ask your school. Fun fact: Pittsburgh is called the City of Bridges, with roughly 446 of them, and Mister Rogers filmed his neighborhood here. Save all of these in your phone today.
At a Glance
| First Day of School | August 24, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Day of School | June 8, 2027 |
| Total School Days | 180 Days |
| Teacher and staff days (no school for students) | Aug 19, 21 (Clerical); Sep 18 (Half); Oct 9 (Half); Oct 23 (Half); Nov 3 (Election); Nov 20 (Half); Dec 18 (Half); Jan 19 (Clerical); Jan 20; Feb 12 (Half); Feb 26; Mar 12 (Half) |
| Winter Break | December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 22–26, 2027 |
Pittsburgh 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 | December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18, 2027 |
| Spring Break | March 22–26, 2027 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 |
A quick note for families
🦃 Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving break is short but sweet. Kids are off Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, and back Monday, Nov. 30. The Friday before, Nov. 20, is a half day, so line up pickup now. Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11 also gives everybody a surprise midweek break. Mid-November is usually Light Up Night downtown, when the city flips on its holiday lights, and the ice rink at PPG Place opens around then too. Bundle up. If it’s freezing, Phipps Conservatory is warm and green inside. At home, put the kids on mashed potato duty and take a walk after dinner. Leftover sandwiches count as a tradition.
❄️ Winter Break
Winter break starts after school on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Dec. 18 is a half day a few days earlier, so watch for that. Kids are off Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 and back Monday, Jan. 4, which is eleven days with the weekends. Pittsburgh does winter well. Phipps has a winter flower show and light garden, downtown has a holiday market, and you can skate at PPG Place. If it snows, find a sledding hill in Schenley or Frick Park. For a cold-day backup, try the Carnegie Science Center. Don’t plan every day. Pick one big outing and keep the rest slow. MLK Day is Jan. 18, and Jan. 20 is a PD day, so the first weeks back are bumpy.
🌸 Spring Break
Spring break is Monday through Thursday, Mar. 22-25, and Friday, Mar. 26 (Good Friday) is off too. With the weekends, kids are out nine days and back Monday, Mar. 29. Easter is Sunday, Mar. 28, so it lands right in the middle. Earlier that month, Mar. 10 is off for Eid al-Fitr and Mar. 12 is a half day. March in Pittsburgh can go from sunny to snowy in one afternoon, so pack layers. Phipps’s spring flower show is a cheap, easy pick, and the Duquesne Incline gives you a great view of downtown. The Pittsburgh Zoo works for a full day. Let each kid choose one thing.
☀️ Summer Break
School ends Tuesday, June 8. Memorial Day on May 31 gives you one last long weekend before that, and Juneteenth lands on a Saturday, June 19, after school’s already out. Next year’s start date isn’t on this calendar, so watch for it before you book anything in late August. Pittsburgh summers get hot and sticky, so plan around water. Sandcastle water park and community pools are good bets, and Kennywood is the classic amusement park. Catch a Pirates game at PNC Park, where the skyline view is half the fun. Free library reading programs keep kids busy cheaply. Do outdoor stuff in the morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Pittsburgh Public Schools start school in 2026?
The first day is August 24, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break for Pittsburgh Public Schools in 2026?
Thanksgiving break is November 26–27, 2026. Classes resume on November 30, 2026.
When is spring break for Pittsburgh Public Schools in 2027?
Spring break is scheduled for March 22–26, 2027. Classes resume March 29, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Pittsburgh Public Schools?
The last day for students is June 8, 2027.
How many instructional days are there?
Pennsylvania state law requires a minimum of 180 instructional days. Check the official district calendar for specific make-up day schedules.
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Dates checked against the official Pittsburgh Public Schools calendar. Last checked: October 28, 2026. Checked by MySchoolBreaks.
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Sources: Pittsburgh Public Schools 2026–2027 calendar; official website. Checked by MySchoolBreaks.