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DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT PA Calendar 26-27

  • 2026/27
  • Pennsylvania
  • 8 teacher days

The DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2026–27 school year runs from Aug 17, 2026 to May 28, 2027. The table below lists all teacher workdays, early release days, and holidays. Download the PDF calendar, or read the FAQs.

School year starts Mon, Aug 17, 2026 First Day Grades K, 6, 9 Only
School year ends Fri, May 28, 2027 3 Hour Early Dismissal / Last Day of School / End of Quarter 4
Next key date Mon, Aug 17, 2026 Counts down once the school year is under way

DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2026-27 calendar

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DOVER AREA 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
  • Teacher / professional day
  • Early release / half day
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • Grading period / report cards
  • Testing / exams
  • Weather make-up day
  • Other scheduled date

August 2026

  • Aug 10-11, 2026 — New Teacher Induction
  • Aug 12-14, 2026 — No School - Teacher Inservice/Clerical
  • Aug 17, 2026 — First Day Grades K, 6, 9 Only
  • Aug 18, 2026 — First Day All Students

September 2026

  • Sep 4, 2026 — No School - Teacher Inservice
  • Sep 7, 2026 — Labor Day - Schools Closed
  • Sep 18, 2026 — 3 Hour Early Dismissal

October 2026

  • Oct 9, 2026 — 3 Hour Early Dismissal / Teacher Inservice
  • Oct 12, 2026 — School Closed - 1st Snow Make-up Day
  • Oct 22, 2026 — End of Quarter 1

November 2026

  • Nov 3, 2026 — No School / Inservice Day - Election Day
  • Nov 11, 2026 — 3 Hour Early Dismissal / Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Nov 12, 2026 — No School K-8 / Parent-Teacher Conferences (High School In Session)
  • Nov 13, 2026 — No School / Teacher Trade Day
  • Nov 25-30, 2026 — No School / Holiday

December 2026

  • Dec 23, 2026 — No School for Students - Teacher Inservice AM / Teacher Trade Day PM
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 — No School / Holiday

January 2027

  • Jan 1, 2027 — No School / Holiday
  • Jan 4-15, 2027 — Keystone Testing Window - No SERFs
  • Jan 13, 2027 — End of Quarter 2
  • Jan 14, 2027 — No School for High School Only - K-8 In Session
  • Jan 18, 2027 — No School / Holiday

February 2027

  • Feb 12, 2027 — No School / Inservice Day
  • Feb 15, 2027 — No School / Holiday - Snow Make-up Day

March 2027

  • Mar 22, 2027 — End of Quarter 3
  • Mar 25, 2027 — No School / Inservice Day
  • Mar 26, 2027 — No School / Holiday
  • Mar 29, 2027 — No School / Snow Make-up Day
  • Mar 30, 2027 — No School / Snow Make-up Day

April 2027

  • Apr 16, 2027 — No School / Snow Make-up Day
  • Apr 26-30, 2027 — PSSA Testing Window - No SERFs

May 2027

  • May 3-7, 2027 — PSSA Testing Window - No SERFs
  • May 17-28, 2027 — Keystone Testing Window - No SERFs
  • May 18, 2027 — Remote Learning for Middle School Only - Election Day
  • May 19, 2027 — 3 Hour Early Dismissal
  • May 28, 2027 — 3 Hour Early Dismissal / Last Day of School / End of Quarter 4

June 2027

  • Jun 1, 2027 — Teacher Inservice Day - Clerical

July 2027

DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT teacher and staff days 2026/27

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

  • Aug 10-11, 2026 New Teacher Induction District source
  • Aug 12-14, 2026 No School - Teacher Inservice/Clerical District source
  • Sep 4, 2026 No School - Teacher Inservice District source
  • Nov 3, 2026 No School / Inservice Day - Election Day District source
  • Dec 23, 2026 No School for Students - Teacher Inservice AM / Teacher Trade Day PM District source
  • Feb 12, 2027 No School / Inservice Day District source
  • Mar 25, 2027 No School / Inservice Day District source
  • Jun 1, 2027 Teacher Inservice Day - Clerical District source

DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT breaks and holidays

School is closed to students on these dates.

  • Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day - Schools Closed Holiday
  • Nov 13, 2026 No School / Teacher Trade Day Holiday
  • Nov 25-30, 2026 No School / Holiday Holiday
  • Dec 24-31, 2026 No School / Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 1, 2027 No School / Holiday Holiday
  • Jan 14, 2027 No School for High School Only - K-8 In Session Holiday
  • Jan 18, 2027 No School / Holiday Holiday
  • Mar 26, 2027 No School / Holiday Holiday
  • May 31, 2027 Memorial Day - Schools Closed Holiday

Your checked 2026/27 DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT planning calendar

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Useful now38 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 June 29, 2026.
Full term dates table

DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2026–27 calendar dates

DateEvent
Aug 10-11, 2026New Teacher Induction
Aug 12-14, 2026No School - Teacher Inservice/Clerical
Aug 17, 2026First Day Grades K, 6, 9 Only
Aug 18, 2026First Day All Students
Sep 4, 2026No School - Teacher Inservice
Sep 7, 2026Labor Day - Schools Closed
Sep 18, 20263 Hour Early Dismissal
Oct 9, 20263 Hour Early Dismissal / Teacher Inservice
Oct 12, 2026School Closed - 1st Snow Make-up Day
Oct 22, 2026End of Quarter 1
Nov 3, 2026No School / Inservice Day - Election Day
Nov 11, 20263 Hour Early Dismissal / Parent-Teacher Conferences
Nov 12, 2026No School K-8 / Parent-Teacher Conferences (High School In Session)
Nov 13, 2026No School / Teacher Trade Day
Nov 25-30, 2026No School / Holiday
Dec 23, 2026No School for Students - Teacher Inservice AM / Teacher Trade Day PM
Dec 24-31, 2026No School / Holiday
Jan 1, 2027No School / Holiday
Jan 4-15, 2027Keystone Testing Window - No SERFs
Jan 13, 2027End of Quarter 2
Jan 14, 2027No School for High School Only - K-8 In Session
Jan 18, 2027No School / Holiday
Feb 12, 2027No School / Inservice Day
Feb 15, 2027No School / Holiday - Snow Make-up Day
Mar 22, 2027End of Quarter 3
Mar 25, 2027No School / Inservice Day
Mar 26, 2027No School / Holiday
Mar 29, 2027No School / Snow Make-up Day
Mar 30, 2027No School / Snow Make-up Day
Apr 16, 2027No School / Snow Make-up Day
Apr 26-30, 2027PSSA Testing Window - No SERFs
May 3-7, 2027PSSA Testing Window - No SERFs
May 17-28, 2027Keystone Testing Window - No SERFs
May 18, 2027Remote Learning for Middle School Only - Election Day
May 19, 20273 Hour Early Dismissal
May 28, 20273 Hour Early Dismissal / Last Day of School / End of Quarter 4
May 31, 2027Memorial Day - Schools Closed
Jun 1, 2027Teacher Inservice Day - Clerical

DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Calendar 26-27 Revised FAQs

When is the first day of school in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for all students in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT is August 18, 2026. Students in Grades K, 6, and 9 begin on August 17, 2026.
When is Spring Break in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT does not list a traditional Spring Break on the calendar. Students have days off on March 25-30, 2027, including an in-service day, holiday, and snow make-up days.
When is Christmas Break in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 24, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027. Students return after the holiday period in January 2027.
When is Winter Break in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 30, 2026.
What is the last day of school in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 28, 2027. It is also a 3-hour early dismissal day and the end of Quarter 4.
When is Labor Day observed in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT during 2026-2027?
Schools are closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
When does the first grading quarter end in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Quarter 1 ends on October 22, 2026.
When does the second grading quarter end in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Quarter 2 ends on January 13, 2027.
When does the third grading quarter end in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Quarter 3 ends on March 22, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
Schools are closed for Memorial Day on May 31, 2027.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled on November 11 and November 12, 2026.
When are the PSSA Testing Windows in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The PSSA Testing Windows are scheduled for April 26-30, 2027, and May 3-7, 2027.
When are the Keystone Testing Windows in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Keystone Testing Windows are scheduled from January 4-15, 2027, and May 17-28, 2027.
How many student days are scheduled in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
The DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2026-2027 calendar includes 179 student days.

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DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT calendar FAQs

When is the first day of school in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
The first day of school for all students in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT is August 18, 2026. Students in Grades K, 6, and 9 begin on August 17, 2026.
When is Spring Break in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT does not list a traditional Spring Break on the calendar. Students have days off on March 25-30, 2027, including an in-service day, holiday, and snow make-up days.
When is Christmas Break in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 24, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027. Students return after the holiday period in January 2027.
When is Winter Break in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
Winter Break runs from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 25 through November 30, 2026.
What is the last day of school in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students is May 28, 2027. It is also a 3-hour early dismissal day and the end of Quarter 4.
When is Labor Day observed in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT during 2026-2027?
Schools are closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026.
When does the first grading quarter end in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Quarter 1 ends on October 22, 2026.
When does the second grading quarter end in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Quarter 2 ends on January 13, 2027.
When does the third grading quarter end in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Quarter 3 ends on March 22, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
Schools are closed for Memorial Day on May 31, 2027.
When are Parent-Teacher Conferences in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled on November 11 and November 12, 2026.
When are the PSSA Testing Windows in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The PSSA Testing Windows are scheduled for April 26-30, 2027, and May 3-7, 2027.
When are the Keystone Testing Windows in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Keystone Testing Windows are scheduled from January 4-15, 2027, and May 17-28, 2027.
How many student days are scheduled in DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT for 2026-2027?
The DOVER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2026-2027 calendar includes 179 student days.

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