Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Newton Public Schools Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | First Day Teachers |
| Sep 2, 2026 | First Day Students K-12 (full day) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | First Day NECP |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous People’s Day |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Early Dismissal |
| Nov 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess |
| Dec 24-31, 2026 | December Recess |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Day |
| Feb 15-19, 2027 | Winter Recess |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Apr 19-23, 2027 | Spring Recess |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Jun 16, 2027 | 180th day (w/ no snow days) |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth |
| Jun 24, 2027 | 185th day (w/ 5 snow days) |
Newton Public Schools Calendar FAQ 2026-2027
When is the first day of school for the 2026-2027 year in Newton Public Schools?
The first day for students in grades K-12 is September 2, 2026. For the Newton Early Childhood Program (NECP), the first day is September 4, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in Newton Public Schools?
Spring Recess is scheduled for April 19-23, 2027.
When is Christmas break 26-27 in Newton Public Schools?
The December Recess (including Christmas) begins on December 24, 2026, and runs through December 31, 2026. Schools reopen after New Year’s Day.
When is winter break 26-27 in Newton Public Schools?
Winter Recess is scheduled for February 15-19, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving recess in Newton Public Schools?
Thanksgiving Recess is November 26-27, 2026. There is also an early dismissal on the day before Thanksgiving, November 25.
When is the last day of school in Newton Public Schools?
If there are no snow days, the 180th (last) day of school is June 16, 2027. If 5 snow days are used, the last day is June 24, 2027.
What are some other important holidays during the 2026-2027 school year?
Other school closures include Labor Day (Sept 7), Indigenous People’s Day (Oct 12), Veterans Day (Nov 11), Martin Luther King Day (Jan 18), Good Friday (Mar 26), Memorial Day (May 31), and Juneteenth (Jun 18).
Does Newton Public Schools have weekly early release days?
Yes. Elementary and Middle Schools (Bigelow, Brown, Day, Oak Hill) have early release every Wednesday. High Schools (North and South) have early release every Tuesday.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Newton Public Schools MA Calendar 26-27 [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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