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Portland Public Schools ME Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Maine
  • 3 teacher days

The Portland Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 31, 2026 to Jun 11, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25, winter break Dec 23-31, and spring break Apr 19-23. The table below lists all teacher workdays and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 31, 2026 First Day of School (Grades 1-12)
School year ends Fri, Jun 11, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Mon, Aug 31, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Portland Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Portland Public Schools school year calendar

Every published date for 2026–27, colour-coded by what happens that day.

  • First day of school
  • Last day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Weather make-up day

August 2026

  • Aug 24-27, 2026 — Teacher Workdays (No Students)
  • Aug 28, 2026 — School Break / No Students or Teachers
  • Aug 31, 2026 — First Day of School (Grades 1-12)

September 2026

  • Sep 1, 2026 — First Day of School (Pre-K & Kindergarten)
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day Holiday
  • Sep 21, 2026 — Holiday

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — Holiday

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day Holiday
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break Begins
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 23-31, 2026 — Winter Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 2027

  • Feb 15-19, 2027 — February Vacation

March 2027

  • Mar 10, 2027 — Holiday
  • Mar 19, 2027 — Teacher Workday (No Students)

April 2027

  • Apr 19-23, 2027 — Spring Break

May 2027

  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day Holiday

June 2027

  • Jun 11, 2027 — Last Day of School
  • Jun 14-16, 2027 — Tentative Storm Make-Up Days
  • Jun 17, 2027 — Teacher Workday (No Students)
  • Jun 18, 2027 — Holiday

July 2027

  • Jul 5, 2027 — Independence Day Observed Holiday

Portland Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

Students normally stay home on these days. Confirm with the district before making plans.

  • Aug 24-27, 2026 Teacher Workdays (No Students) District source
  • Mar 19, 2027 Teacher Workday (No Students) District source
  • Jun 17, 2027 Teacher Workday (No Students) District source

Portland Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Aug 28, 2026 School Break / No Students or Teachers Break
  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday Holiday
  • Sep 21, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day Holiday Holiday
  • Nov 25, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Begins Break
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 23-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
  • Feb 15-19, 2027 February Vacation Break
  • Mar 10, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • Apr 19-23, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday Holiday
  • Jun 18, 2027 Holiday Holiday
  • Jul 5, 2027 Independence Day Observed Holiday Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Portland Public Schools planning calendar

How these dates are put together, and what to double-check before you book anything.

Useful now23 published dates for the 2026–27 school year, laid out month by month.
CheckedTaken from the district’s own published calendar, not retyped from memory.
Kept currentLast updated June 20, 2026.
Full term dates table

Portland Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 24-27, 2026Teacher Workdays (No Students)
Aug 28, 2026School Break / No Students or Teachers
Aug 31, 2026First Day of School (Grades 1-12)
Sep 1, 2026First Day of School (Pre-K & Kindergarten)
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day Holiday
Sep 21, 2026Holiday
Oct 12, 2026Holiday
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day Holiday
Nov 25, 2026Thanksgiving Break Begins
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 23-31, 2026Winter Break
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day Holiday
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 15-19, 2027February Vacation
Mar 10, 2027Holiday
Mar 19, 2027Teacher Workday (No Students)
Apr 19-23, 2027Spring Break
May 31, 2027Memorial Day Holiday
Jun 11, 2027Last Day of School
Jun 14-16, 2027Tentative Storm Make-Up Days
Jun 17, 2027Teacher Workday (No Students)
Jun 18, 2027Holiday
Jul 5, 2027Independence Day Observed Holiday

Portland Public Schools Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Grades 1-12 is August 31, 2026. Pre-K and Kindergarten students begin school on September 1, 2026.
When is Spring Break for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from April 19 through April 23, 2027.
When is Christmas Break for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Christmas Break takes place during the Winter Break period, beginning on December 23, 2026 and continuing through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is scheduled from December 23, 2026 through January 1, 2027, with students returning after the break.
When is Thanksgiving Break for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break begins on November 25, 2026 and continues through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The last scheduled day of school for students is June 11, 2027. This date may change if weather-related make-up days are required.
When is Labor Day observed in Portland Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed for the holiday.
When is Veterans Day in Portland Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year?
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is the February Vacation for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
February Vacation is scheduled from February 15 through February 19, 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in Portland Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
Are there any teacher workdays with no students during the 2026-2027 school year?
Yes. Teacher workdays with no students are scheduled for August 24-27, 2026 and March 19, 2027. An additional teacher workday is scheduled for June 17, 2027.
Are there any tentative storm make-up days in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Yes. Tentative storm make-up days are scheduled for June 14-16, 2027 and will only be used if weather-related school closures occur during the year.

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Portland Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Grades 1-12 is August 31, 2026. Pre-K and Kindergarten students begin school on September 1, 2026.
When is Spring Break for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Spring Break is scheduled from April 19 through April 23, 2027.
When is Christmas Break for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Christmas Break takes place during the Winter Break period, beginning on December 23, 2026 and continuing through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is scheduled from December 23, 2026 through January 1, 2027, with students returning after the break.
When is Thanksgiving Break for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break begins on November 25, 2026 and continues through November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The last scheduled day of school for students is June 11, 2027. This date may change if weather-related make-up days are required.
When is Labor Day observed in Portland Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed for the holiday.
When is Veterans Day in Portland Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year?
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, 2026, and schools are closed.
When is the February Vacation for Portland Public Schools in 2026-2027?
February Vacation is scheduled from February 15 through February 19, 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in Portland Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
Are there any teacher workdays with no students during the 2026-2027 school year?
Yes. Teacher workdays with no students are scheduled for August 24-27, 2026 and March 19, 2027. An additional teacher workday is scheduled for June 17, 2027.
Are there any tentative storm make-up days in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Yes. Tentative storm make-up days are scheduled for June 14-16, 2027 and will only be used if weather-related school closures occur during the year.

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