Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
![Dedham Public Schools 26-27 Calendar Revised [PDF]](/media/2026/04/Dedham-Public-Schools-26-27-Calendar.png)
Dedham Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Professional Development Day |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Professional Development Day |
| Sep 2, 2026 | First Day of School (Grades 1-12) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Kindergarten Orientation |
| Sep 3, 2026 | First Day of School (Kindergarten) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | No School |
| Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Labor Day |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Preschool Orientation |
| Sep 9-10, 2026 | First Day of School (Preschool) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | No School - Yom Kippur |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Early Release - Professional Development |
| Oct 12, 2026 | No School - Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day |
| Nov 3, 2026 | No School - Professional Development |
| Nov 11, 2026 | No School - Veterans Day |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Early Release - Thanksgiving Break |
| Nov 26-27, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Early Release - Professional Development |
| Dec 24-31, 2026 | No School - December Vacation |
| Jan 1, 2027 | No School - New Year’s Day |
| Jan 18, 2027 | No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Jan 27, 2027 | Early Release - Professional Development |
| Feb 15-19, 2027 | No School - February Vacation |
| Mar 9, 2027 | Early Release - Professional Development and K-5 Parent-Teacher Conferences |
| Mar 23, 2027 | Early Release - Professional Development and K-5 Parent-Teacher Conferences |
| Mar 26, 2027 | No School - Good Friday |
| Apr 19-23, 2027 | No School - April Vacation |
| May 12, 2027 | Early Release - Professional Development |
| May 31, 2027 | No School - Memorial Day |
| Jun 18, 2027 | No School - Juneteenth Observed |
| Jun 21, 2027 | Last Day of School |
| Jun 22-28, 2027 | Planned Make-Up Days |
Dedham Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs
When is the first day of school in Dedham Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Grades 1-12 is September 2, 2026. Kindergarten starts on September 3, 2026.
When is spring break in Dedham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring break (April Vacation) is from April 19 to April 23, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Dedham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas break is from December 24 to December 31, 2026.
When is winter break in Dedham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter break (February Vacation) is from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Dedham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving break is on November 26 and November 27, 2026, with an early release on November 25, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Dedham Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school is June 21, 2027, assuming no additional make-up days are needed.
When is Labor Day holiday in Dedham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and schools are closed.
Are there any professional development days in Dedham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes, professional development days include August 31, September 1, November 3, and several early release days throughout the school year.
When is Memorial Day in Dedham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is Juneteenth observed in Dedham Public Schools 2026-2027?
Juneteenth is observed on June 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.