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Portland Public Schools OR Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Oregon
  • 4 teacher days

The Portland Public Schools 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 26, 2026 to Jun 10, 2027. Breaks include Thanksgiving break Nov 26-27, winter break Dec 21-31, and spring break Mar 22-26. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Wed, Aug 26, 2026 First Day of School (Grades 8, 26 & 8)
School year ends Thu, Jun 10, 2027 Last Day of School
Next key date Wed, Aug 26, 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
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 13-14, 2026 — New Educator Orientation
  • Aug 19, 2026 — Teacher Professional Development Day
  • Aug 20, 2026 — Teacher Professional Development Day (Half Day)
  • Aug 21, 2026 — Teacher Professional Development Day
  • Aug 24, 2026 — Teacher Professional Development Day

September 2026

  • Sep 3, 2026 — Pre-Kindergarten/Head Start First Day
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - Schools Closed
  • Sep 9, 2026 — New Educator Orientation Make-up Day
  • Sep 16, 2026 — Early Release Day
  • Sep 21, 2026 — Religious/Cultural Holiday

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — Statewide Inservice - No School for Students
  • Oct 12, 2026 — Religious/Cultural Holiday
  • Oct 21, 2026 — Early Release Day
  • Oct 28, 2026 — End of Quarter 1
  • Oct 29, 2026 — Grading Day - No School for Students

November 2026

  • Nov 11, 2026 — Veterans Day - Schools Closed
  • Nov 23-24, 2026 — Day/Evening Conferences - No School for Students
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 — Thanksgiving Break

December 2026

  • Dec 16, 2026 — Early Release Day
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 — Winter Break
  • Dec 25, 2026 — Religious/Cultural Holiday

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — Religious/Cultural Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools Closed
  • Jan 20, 2027 — Early Release Day
  • Jan 22, 2027 — End of Quarter 2
  • Jan 25, 2027 — Grading Day - No School for Students

February 2027

  • Feb 8, 2027 — Religious/Cultural Holiday
  • Feb 10, 2027 — Religious/Cultural Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Religious/Cultural Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 — Possible Snow Make-up Day
  • Feb 17, 2027 — Early Release Day

March 2027

  • Mar 9-10, 2027 — Religious/Cultural Holiday
  • Mar 17, 2027 — Early Release Day
  • Mar 22-23, 2027 — Religious/Cultural Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 — Religious/Cultural Holiday
  • Mar 28, 2027 — Religious/Cultural Holiday

April 2027

  • Apr 7, 2027 — End of Quarter 3
  • Apr 8, 2027 — Grading Day - No School for Students
  • Apr 9, 2027 — Planning Day
  • Apr 21-29, 2027 — Religious/Cultural Holiday
  • Apr 21, 2027 — Early Release Day

May 2027

  • May 6, 2027 — Mid-Term Progress Reports
  • May 17, 2027 — Religious/Cultural Holiday
  • May 18, 2027 — Religious/Cultural Holiday
  • May 19, 2027 — Early Release Day
  • May 31, 2027 — Memorial Day - Schools Closed

June 2027

  • Jun 8, 2027 — End of Quarter 4
  • Jun 9, 2027 — Grading Day
  • Jun 9, 2027 — Possible Snow Make-up Day
  • Jun 10, 2027 — Possible Snow Make-up Day
  • Jun 10, 2027 — Last Day of School

July 2027

Portland Public Schools teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 19, 2026 Teacher Professional Development Day District source
  • Aug 21, 2026 Teacher Professional Development Day District source
  • Aug 24, 2026 Teacher Professional Development Day District source
  • Oct 9, 2026 Statewide Inservice - No School for Students District source

Portland Public Schools breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - Schools Closed Holiday
  • Sep 21, 2026 Religious/Cultural Holiday Holiday
  • Oct 12, 2026 Religious/Cultural Holiday Holiday
  • Oct 29, 2026 Grading Day - No School for Students Holiday
  • Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day - Schools Closed Holiday
  • Nov 26-27, 2026 Thanksgiving Break Break
  • Dec 21-31, 2026 Winter Break Break
  • Dec 25, 2026 Religious/Cultural Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 Religious/Cultural Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools Closed Holiday
  • Jan 25, 2027 Grading Day - No School for Students Holiday
  • Feb 8, 2027 Religious/Cultural Holiday Holiday
  • Feb 10, 2027 Religious/Cultural Holiday Holiday
  • Feb 15, 2027 Religious/Cultural Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 9-10, 2027 Religious/Cultural Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 22-26, 2027 Spring Break Break
  • Mar 22-23, 2027 Religious/Cultural Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 Religious/Cultural 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 now64 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 July 9, 2026.
Full term dates table

Portland Public Schools 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 13-14, 2026New Educator Orientation
Aug 19, 2026Teacher Professional Development Day
Aug 20, 2026Teacher Professional Development Day (Half Day)
Aug 21, 2026Teacher Professional Development Day
Aug 24, 2026Teacher Professional Development Day
Aug 25, 2026Planning Day (Half Day)
Aug 26-28, 2026Kindergarten Ramp Up Days
Aug 26, 2026First Day of School (Grades 8, 26 & 8)
Aug 27, 2026First Day of School (7th-8th and 10th-11th Grade at Comprehensive Middle Schools and High Schools)
Aug 31, 2026Kindergarten First Day
Sep 3, 2026Pre-Kindergarten/Head Start First Day
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - Schools Closed
Sep 9, 2026New Educator Orientation Make-up Day
Sep 16, 2026Early Release Day
Sep 21, 2026Religious/Cultural Holiday
Sep 24, 2026Mid-Term Progress Reports
Oct 9, 2026Statewide Inservice - No School for Students
Oct 12, 2026Religious/Cultural Holiday
Oct 21, 2026Early Release Day
Oct 28, 2026End of Quarter 1
Oct 29, 2026Grading Day - No School for Students
Oct 30, 2026Planning Day
Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day - Schools Closed
Nov 23-24, 2026Day/Evening Conferences - No School for Students
Nov 26-27, 2026Thanksgiving Break
Dec 16, 2026Early Release Day
Dec 21-31, 2026Winter Break
Dec 25, 2026Religious/Cultural Holiday
Jan 1, 2027Religious/Cultural Holiday
Jan 18, 2027Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools Closed
Jan 20, 2027Early Release Day
Jan 22, 2027End of Quarter 2
Jan 25, 2027Grading Day - No School for Students
Jan 26, 2027Planning Day
Feb 8, 2027Religious/Cultural Holiday
Feb 10, 2027Religious/Cultural Holiday
Feb 15, 2027Religious/Cultural Holiday
Feb 15, 2027Possible Snow Make-up Day
Feb 17, 2027Early Release Day
Feb 26, 2027Mid-Term Progress Reports
Mar 9-10, 2027Religious/Cultural Holiday
Mar 17, 2027Early Release Day
Mar 22-23, 2027Religious/Cultural Holiday
Mar 26, 2027Religious/Cultural Holiday
Mar 28, 2027Religious/Cultural Holiday
Mar 22-26, 2027Spring Break
Apr 7, 2027End of Quarter 3
Apr 8, 2027Grading Day - No School for Students
Apr 9, 2027Planning Day
Apr 21-29, 2027Religious/Cultural Holiday
Apr 21, 2027Early Release Day
Apr 29, 2027Religious/Cultural Holiday
May 6, 2027Mid-Term Progress Reports
May 17, 2027Religious/Cultural Holiday
May 18, 2027Religious/Cultural Holiday
May 19, 2027Early Release Day
May 31, 2027Memorial Day - Schools Closed
Jun 8, 2027End of Quarter 4
Jun 9, 2027Grading Day
Jun 9, 2027Possible Snow Make-up Day
Jun 10, 2027Possible Snow Make-up Day
Jun 10, 2027Last Day of School
Jun 11, 2027Possible Snow Make-up Day
Jun 19, 2027Juneteenth

Portland Public Schools Calendar 26-27 PDF FAQs

When is the first day of school in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Portland Public Schools students is August 26, 2026. Additional grade levels begin on August 27, 2026, while Kindergarten starts on August 31, 2026 and Pre-K/Head Start begins on September 3, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Portland Public Schools is scheduled from March 22, 2027 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break falls during the district's Winter Break, which begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break for Portland Public Schools runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is observed on November 26-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last scheduled day of school for Portland Public Schools is June 10, 2027, subject to any weather-related adjustments.
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.
When is the Statewide Inservice Day in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Statewide Inservice Day is scheduled for October 9, 2026, and there is no school for students.
When does Quarter 1 end in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Quarter 1 ends on October 28, 2026.
When is Grading Day in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Grading Days with no school for students are October 29, 2026, January 25, 2027, April 8, 2027, and June 9, 2027.
When is Veterans Day in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, 2026, and schools are closed.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Day and Evening Conferences are scheduled for November 23-24, 2026. Students do not attend school on these dates.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
When does Quarter 2 end in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Quarter 2 ends on January 22, 2027.
When does Quarter 3 end in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Quarter 3 ends on April 7, 2027.
When does Quarter 4 end in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Quarter 4 ends on June 8, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
Are there Early Release Days in Portland Public Schools during 2026-2027?
Yes. Early Release Days are September 16, 2026, October 21, 2026, December 16, 2026, January 20, 2027, February 17, 2027, March 17, 2027, April 21, 2027, and May 19, 2027.

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Portland Public Schools calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for Portland Public Schools students is August 26, 2026. Additional grade levels begin on August 27, 2026, while Kindergarten starts on August 31, 2026 and Pre-K/Head Start begins on September 3, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Spring Break in Portland Public Schools is scheduled from March 22, 2027 through March 26, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break falls during the district's Winter Break, which begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Winter Break for Portland Public Schools runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is observed on November 26-27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
The last scheduled day of school for Portland Public Schools is June 10, 2027, subject to any weather-related adjustments.
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.
When is the Statewide Inservice Day in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Statewide Inservice Day is scheduled for October 9, 2026, and there is no school for students.
When does Quarter 1 end in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Quarter 1 ends on October 28, 2026.
When is Grading Day in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Grading Days with no school for students are October 29, 2026, January 25, 2027, April 8, 2027, and June 9, 2027.
When is Veterans Day in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Veterans Day is observed on November 11, 2026, and schools are closed.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Day and Evening Conferences are scheduled for November 23-24, 2026. Students do not attend school on these dates.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 18, 2027, and schools are closed.
When does Quarter 2 end in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Quarter 2 ends on January 22, 2027.
When does Quarter 3 end in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Quarter 3 ends on April 7, 2027.
When does Quarter 4 end in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Quarter 4 ends on June 8, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Portland Public Schools for 2026-2027?
Memorial Day is observed on May 31, 2027, and schools are closed.
Are there Early Release Days in Portland Public Schools during 2026-2027?
Yes. Early Release Days are September 16, 2026, October 21, 2026, December 16, 2026, January 20, 2027, February 17, 2027, March 17, 2027, April 21, 2027, and May 19, 2027.

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