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Portsmouth School Department NH Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • New Hampshire
  • 1 teacher day

The Portsmouth School Department 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 27, 2026 to Jun 14, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 25-27, winter break Feb 22-26, and spring break Apr 26-30. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Thu, Aug 27, 2026 First Day Grades 1-9
School year ends Mon, Jun 14, 2027 Last Day Students
Next key date Thu, Aug 27, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

Portsmouth School Department 2026-27 calendar

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Portsmouth School Department 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
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 24-26, 2026 — Teacher Workshop PK-12
  • Aug 27, 2026 — First Day Grades 1-9
  • Aug 28, 2026 — First Day Grades 10-12
  • Aug 31, 2026 — First Day Kindergarten/PEEP

September 2026

  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day
  • Sep 8, 2026 — State Primary/PK-12 Workshop
  • Sep 30, 2026 — Early Release Day

October 2026

  • Oct 12, 2026 — Columbus Day
  • Oct 28, 2026 — Early Release Day

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — General Election/PK-12 Workshop
  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 9, 2026 — Early Release Day
  • Dec 23, 2026 — Early Release Day
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 — Holiday Break

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — New Year's Day
  • Jan 18, 2027 — MLK Day
  • Jan 22, 2027 — Teacher Workshop PK-12

February 2027

  • Feb 17, 2027 — Early Release Day
  • Feb 22-26, 2027 — Winter Break

March 2027

  • Mar 24, 2027 — Early Release Day

April 2027

  • Apr 21, 2027 — Early Release Day
  • Apr 26-30, 2027 — Spring Break

May 2027

  • May 19, 2027 — Early Release Day
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day

June 2027

  • Jun 14, 2027 — Last Day Students
  • Jun 15, 2027 — Teacher Workshop PK-12 / Last Day Staff
  • Jun 18, 2027 — Juneteenth Celebrated

July 2027

Portsmouth School Department teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Jun 15, 2027 Teacher Workshop PK-12 / Last Day Staff District source

Portsmouth School Department breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day Holiday
  • Nov 25-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 Holiday Break Break
  • Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 MLK Day Holiday
  • Feb 22-26, 2027 Winter Break Break
  • Apr 26-30, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day Holiday
  • Jun 18, 2027 Juneteenth Celebrated Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 Portsmouth School Department planning calendar

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

Useful now28 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 6, 2026.
Full term dates table

Portsmouth School Department 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 24-26, 2026Teacher Workshop PK-12
Aug 27, 2026First Day Grades 1-9
Aug 28, 2026First Day Grades 10-12
Aug 31, 2026First Day Kindergarten/PEEP
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day
Sep 8, 2026State Primary/PK-12 Workshop
Sep 30, 2026Early Release Day
Oct 12, 2026Columbus Day
Oct 28, 2026Early Release Day
Nov 3, 2026General Election/PK-12 Workshop
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Nov 25-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 9, 2026Early Release Day
Dec 23, 2026Early Release Day
Dec 24-31, 2026Holiday Break
Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Jan 18, 2027MLK Day
Jan 22, 2027Teacher Workshop PK-12
Feb 17, 2027Early Release Day
Feb 22-26, 2027Winter Break
Mar 24, 2027Early Release Day
Apr 21, 2027Early Release Day
Apr 26-30, 2027Spring Break
May 19, 2027Early Release Day
May 31, 2027Memorial Day
Jun 14, 2027Last Day Students
Jun 15, 2027Teacher Workshop PK-12 / Last Day Staff
Jun 18, 2027Juneteenth Celebrated

Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2026-2027 FAQs

When is the first day of school in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Grades 1-9 in Portsmouth School Department is August 27, 2026. Grades 10-12 start on August 28, 2026, and Kindergarten/PEEP begins on August 31, 2026.
When is spring break in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2027?
Spring Break in Portsmouth School Department is scheduled from April 26 to April 30, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2026?
Christmas break (Holiday Break) in Portsmouth School Department runs from December 24 to December 31, 2026.
When is winter break in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2027?
Winter Break in Portsmouth School Department takes place from February 22 to February 26, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2026?
Thanksgiving Break in Portsmouth School Department is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2027?
The last day of school for students in Portsmouth School Department is June 14, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school on this day.
When is Memorial Day in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is MLK Day in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school for students.
Are there early release days in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. Early release days in Portsmouth School Department are September 30, 2026; October 28, 2026; December 9, 2026; December 23, 2026; February 17, 2027; March 24, 2027; April 21, 2027; and May 19, 2027.

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Portsmouth School Department calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Grades 1-9 in Portsmouth School Department is August 27, 2026. Grades 10-12 start on August 28, 2026, and Kindergarten/PEEP begins on August 31, 2026.
When is spring break in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2027?
Spring Break in Portsmouth School Department is scheduled from April 26 to April 30, 2027.
When is Christmas break in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2026?
Christmas break (Holiday Break) in Portsmouth School Department runs from December 24 to December 31, 2026.
When is winter break in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2027?
Winter Break in Portsmouth School Department takes place from February 22 to February 26, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving break in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2026?
Thanksgiving Break in Portsmouth School Department is from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2027?
The last day of school for students in Portsmouth School Department is June 14, 2027.
When is Labor Day in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2026-2027?
Labor Day is observed on September 7, 2026, and there is no school on this day.
When is Memorial Day in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
When is MLK Day in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and there is no school for students.
Are there early release days in Portsmouth School Department Calendar 2026-2027?
Yes. Early release days in Portsmouth School Department are September 30, 2026; October 28, 2026; December 9, 2026; December 23, 2026; February 17, 2027; March 24, 2027; April 21, 2027; and May 19, 2027.

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