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Manchester Essex Regional School District MA Calendar 26-27

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The Manchester Essex Regional School District 2026–27 school year runs from Sep 2-3, 2026 to Jun 14, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27 and winter break Dec 24-31. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Sep 2, 2026 First Days of School
School year ends Fri, Jun 25, 2027 Last Day of School (5 Snow Days)
Next key date Wed, Sep 2, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Manchester Essex Regional School District 2026-27 calendar

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Manchester Essex Regional School District 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
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference

August 2026

  • Aug 31-Sep 1, 2026 — Staff Back to School / Professional Development Full Days

September 2026

  • Aug 31-Sep 1, 2026 — Staff Back to School / Professional Development Full Days
  • Sep 2-3, 2026 — First Days of School
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day: No School
  • Sep 23, 2026 — Professional Development Half Day

October 2026

  • Oct 7, 2026 — Professional Development Half Day
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Indigenous People's / Columbus Day: No School
  • Oct 29, 2026 — K-8 Conferences (1/2 day)
  • Oct 30, 2026 — No School: K-8 Conferences / HS Professional Development

November 2026

  • Nov 4, 2026 — Professional Development Half Day
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day: No School
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Early Release
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Recess: No School

December 2026

  • Dec 2, 2026 — Professional Development Half Day
  • Dec 23, 2026 — Early Release
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 — Winter Recess: No School

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Winter Recess: No School
  • Jan 6, 2027 — Professional Development Half Day
  • Jan 18, 2027 — M.L. King Day: No School

February 2027

  • Feb 3, 2027 — Professional Development Half Day
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Presidents' Day: No School
  • Feb 15-19, 2027 — February Vacation: No School

March 2027

  • Mar 3, 2027 — Professional Development Half Day
  • Mar 12, 2027 — K-8 Conferences (1/2 day) / HS Full Day
  • Mar 15, 2027 — Teacher Professional Development Day: No School

April 2027

  • Apr 7, 2027 — Professional Development Half Day
  • Apr 19, 2027 — Patriots' Day: No School
  • Apr 19-23, 2027 — April Vacation: No School

May 2027

  • May 5, 2027 — Professional Development Half Day
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day: No School

June 2027

  • Jun 2, 2027 — Professional Development Half Day
  • Jun 14, 2027 — Last Day of Kindergarten
  • Jun 17, 2027 — Last Day of School (No Snow Days)
  • Jun 18, 2027 — Juneteenth Observed: No School
  • Jun 25, 2027 — Last Day of School (5 Snow Days)

July 2027

Manchester Essex Regional School District teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 31-Sep 1, 2026 Staff Back to School / Professional Development Full Days District source
  • Mar 15, 2027 Teacher Professional Development Day: No School District source

Manchester Essex Regional School District breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day: No School Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Indigenous People's / Columbus Day: No School Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day: No School Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Recess: No School Break
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 Winter Recess: No School Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 Winter Recess: No School Break
  • Jan 18, 2027 M.L. King Day: No School Holiday
  • Feb 15-19, 2027 February Vacation: No School Break
  • Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day: No School Holiday
  • Apr 19-23, 2027 April Vacation: No School Break
  • Apr 19, 2027 Patriots' Day: No School Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day: No School Holiday
  • Jun 18, 2027 Juneteenth Observed: No School Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Manchester Essex Regional School District planning calendar

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

Useful now34 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 April 30, 2026.
Full term dates table

Manchester Essex Regional School District MA 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 31-Sep 1, 2026Staff Back to School / Professional Development Full Days
Sep 2-3, 2026First Days of School
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day: No School
Sep 23, 2026Professional Development Half Day
Oct 7, 2026Professional Development Half Day
Oct 12, 2026Indigenous People's / Columbus Day: No School
Oct 29, 2026K-8 Conferences (1/2 day)
Oct 30, 2026No School: K-8 Conferences / HS Professional Development
Nov 4, 2026Professional Development Half Day
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day: No School
Nov 25, 2026Early Release
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Recess: No School
Dec 2, 2026Professional Development Half Day
Dec 23, 2026Early Release
Dec 24-31, 2026Winter Recess: No School
Jan 1, 2027Winter Recess: No School
Jan 6, 2027Professional Development Half Day
Jan 18, 2027M.L. King Day: No School
Feb 3, 2027Professional Development Half Day
Feb 15, 2027Presidents' Day: No School
Feb 15-19, 2027February Vacation: No School
Mar 3, 2027Professional Development Half Day
Mar 12, 2027K-8 Conferences (1/2 day) / HS Full Day
Mar 15, 2027Teacher Professional Development Day: No School
Apr 7, 2027Professional Development Half Day
Apr 19, 2027Patriots' Day: No School
Apr 19-23, 2027April Vacation: No School
May 5, 2027Professional Development Half Day
May 31, 2027Memorial Day: No School
Jun 2, 2027Professional Development Half Day
Jun 14, 2027Last Day of Kindergarten
Jun 17, 2027Last Day of School (No Snow Days)
Jun 18, 2027Juneteenth Observed: No School
Jun 25, 2027Last Day of School (5 Snow Days)

MERSD Calendar 2026-2027 FAQ

When is the first day of school in MERSD for the 2026-2027 year?
The first days of school are September 2 and September 3, 2026. Staff members return earlier on August 31 and September 1 for Professional Development.
When is Thanksgiving break in MERSD?
There is an early release on November 25, 2026, followed by no school for Thanksgiving Recess on November 26 and November 27, 2026.
When is Christmas/Winter break 26-27 in MERSD?
Winter Recess begins with an early release on December 23, 2026. There is no school from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Classes resume on Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is the February winter break 26-27 in MERSD?
February vacation is scheduled from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When is spring break 26-27 in MERSD?
April vacation (Spring Break) is scheduled for April 19 through April 23, 2027.
When is the last day of school in MERSD for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is June 17, 2027, if no snow days are used. If 5 snow days are used, the last day would be June 25, 2027. The absolute latest the year can go with additional make-up days is June 30, 2027.
Are there regular early release days for Professional Development?
Yes, early release days for Teacher PD are scheduled for: Sept 23, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, and June 2.
When are the K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences?
K-8 conferences are held on October 29 (half day), October 30 (no school for K-8), and March 12 (half day).

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Manchester Essex Regional School District calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in MERSD for the 2026-2027 year?
The first days of school are September 2 and September 3, 2026. Staff members return earlier on August 31 and September 1 for Professional Development.
When is Thanksgiving break in MERSD?
There is an early release on November 25, 2026, followed by no school for Thanksgiving Recess on November 26 and November 27, 2026.
When is Christmas/Winter break 26-27 in MERSD?
Winter Recess begins with an early release on December 23, 2026. There is no school from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Classes resume on Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is the February winter break 26-27 in MERSD?
February vacation is scheduled from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When is spring break 26-27 in MERSD?
April vacation (Spring Break) is scheduled for April 19 through April 23, 2027.
When is the last day of school in MERSD for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is June 17, 2027, if no snow days are used. If 5 snow days are used, the last day would be June 25, 2027. The absolute latest the year can go with additional make-up days is June 30, 2027.
Are there regular early release days for Professional Development?
Yes, early release days for Teacher PD are scheduled for: Sept 23, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, and June 2.
When are the K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences?
K-8 conferences are held on October 29 (half day), October 30 (no school for K-8), and March 12 (half day).

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