Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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South Orange & Maplewood School District Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 24-27, 2026 | New Staff Orientation |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Staff Fall Orientation |
| Sep 1, 2026 | First Day of School (Pre-K-12th) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day, District Closed |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur, District Closed |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Staff PD, School Closed for Students |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day, School Closed for Students (PD Day for Staff) |
| Nov 5-6, 2026 | NJEA Conference, District Closed |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Early Dismissal for All |
| Nov 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess, District Closed |
| Dec 9-10, 2026 | Evening Conferences |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Afternoon Conferences (Early Dismissal for Students) |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Early Dismissal for All |
| Dec 24-31, 2026 | Winter Recess, District Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day, District Closed |
| Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day, District Closed |
| Feb 15, 2027 | President’s Day, District Closed |
| Mar 1-4, 2027 | Evening & Afternoon Conferences (Early Dismissal for Students) |
| Mar 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr, District Closed |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday, District Closed |
| Apr 12-16, 2027 | Spring Recess, School Closed |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day, District Closed |
| Jun 1, 2027 | Election Day (Early Dismissal) |
| Jun 15-16, 2027 | Early Dismissal for Students |
| Jun 17, 2027 | Last Day of School for Students |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth, District Closed |
South Orange & Maplewood School District 2026-2027 Academic Calendar FAQ
When is the first day of school in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
The first day of school for students (Pre-K-12th) is September 1, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
Spring Recess is scheduled from April 12, 2027, through April 16, 2027.
When is Christmas / Winter break 26-27 in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
Winter Recess begins with an early dismissal on December 23, 2026, and the district is closed from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Schools reopen on January 4, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
There is an early dismissal on November 25, 2026, followed by the Thanksgiving Recess on November 26-27, 2026, when the district is closed.
When is the last day of school in South Orange & Maplewood School District?
The last day of school for students is June 17, 2027.
What other holidays is the district closed for in 2026-2027?
Other major closures include:
- Labor Day: September 7, 2026
- Yom Kippur: September 21, 2026
- NJEA Conference: November 5-6, 2026
- MLK Jr. Day: January 18, 2027
- President’s Day: February 15, 2027
- Eid al-Fitr: March 10, 2027
- Good Friday: March 26, 2027
- Memorial Day: May 31, 2027
- Juneteenth: June 18, 2027
When are the parent-teacher conferences?
Conferences are scheduled for:
- December 9-10, 2026 (Evening)
- December 11, 2026 (Afternoon)
- March 1-4, 2027 (Evening and Afternoon sessions)
How many emergency closing days are built into the calendar?
The calendar allows for three (3) emergency closing days. If more are used, make-up days will be taken from Spring Recess starting April 12th.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official South Orange & Maplewood School 26-27 Calendar [PDF] website. Dates may change at the discretion of the district. Always verify with the official school website for the latest updates.
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