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Newton Public Schools MA Calendar 26-27

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The Newton Public Schools 2026–27 school year starts on Sep 2, 2026. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27, winter break Feb 15-19, and spring break Apr 19-23. The table below lists all teacher workdays and early release days. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Sep 2, 2026 First Day Students K-12 (full day)
School year ends See full dates Last day not published separately
Next key date Wed, Sep 2, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Newton Public Schools 2026-27 calendar

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Newton Public Schools school year calendar

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

  • First day of school
  • Holiday - school closed
  • Break / vacation
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 31, 2026 — First Day Teachers

September 2026

  • Sep 2, 2026 — First Day Students K-12 (full day)
  • Sep 4, 2026 — First Day NECP
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — Indigenous People's Day

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — Election Day
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day
  • Nov 25, 2026 — Early Dismissal
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Recess

December 2026

  • Dec 24-31, 2026 — December Recess

January 2027

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

February 2027

  • Feb 15-19, 2027 — Winter Recess

March 2027

  • Mar 26, 2027 — Good Friday

April 2027

  • Apr 19-23, 2027 — Spring Recess

May 2027

  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

  • Jun 16, 2027 — 180th day (w/ no snow days)
  • Jun 18, 2027 — Juneteenth
  • Jun 24, 2027 — 185th day (w/ 5 snow days)

July 2027

Newton Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 31, 2026 First Day Teachers District source

Newton Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Indigenous People's Day Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Recess Break
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 December Recess Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Day Holiday
  • Feb 15-19, 2027 Winter Recess Break
  • Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday Holiday
  • Apr 19-23, 2027 Spring Recess Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday
  • Jun 18, 2027 Juneteenth Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Newton Public Schools planning calendar

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

Useful now19 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 May 2, 2026.
Full term dates table

Newton Public Schools MA 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 31, 2026First Day Teachers
Sep 2, 2026First Day Students K-12 (full day)
Sep 4, 2026First Day NECP
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day
Oct 12, 2026Indigenous People's Day
Nov 3, 2026Election Day
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Nov 25, 2026Early Dismissal
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Recess
Dec 24-31, 2026December Recess
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Day
Feb 15-19, 2027Winter Recess
Mar 26, 2027Good Friday
Apr 19-23, 2027Spring Recess
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
Jun 16, 2027180th day (w/ no snow days)
Jun 18, 2027Juneteenth
Jun 24, 2027185th 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.

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Newton Public Schools calendar FAQs

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.

Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.