Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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Lowell Public Schools Calendar (2026-2027)
Calendar by educounty.net
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Staff Return to School – Staff Orientation Day |
| Sep 1, 2026 | No School – Local Primary Elections – Professional Day for Staff |
| Sep 2, 2026 | First Day of School – Grades 1-12 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | No School – Labor Day Recess |
| Sep 7, 2026 | No School – Labor Day |
| Sep 8, 2026 | First Day of School – Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Early Release for grades K-12 (No School PK) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | No School Indigenous Peoples’ Day |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day-Schools Remain Open |
| Nov 11, 2026 | No School – Veterans Day Observed |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Early Dismissal – Thanksgiving Recess (No School PK) |
| Nov 26, 2026 | No School – Thanksgiving Day |
| Nov 27, 2026 | No School – Thanksgiving Recess |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Schools Re-Open |
| Dec 2, 2026 | Early Release for grades K-12 (No School PK) |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Winter Vacation Begins at the Close of Day |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 31, 2026 | New Year’s Eve |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Schools Re-Open |
| Jan 13, 2027 | Early Release for grades K-12 (No School PK) |
| Jan 18, 2027 | No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Feb 3, 2027 | Early Release for grades K-12 (No School PK) |
| Feb 12, 2027 | Mid-Winter Vacation Begins at the Close of School |
| Feb 15-19, 2027 | Mid-Winter Vacation |
| Feb 22, 2027 | Schools Reopen |
| Mar 3, 2027 | Early Release for grades K-12 (No School PK) |
| Mar 26, 2027 | No School – Good Friday |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Spring Vacation Begins at the Close of School |
| Apr 19-23, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Apr 26, 2027 | Schools Re-Open |
| May 12, 2027 | Early Release for grades K-12 (No School PK) |
| May 31, 2027 | No School – Memorial Day |
| Jun 16, 2027 | 180th School Day – Early Release for grades K-12 on Last Day of School (No School PK) |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth |
| Jun 24, 2027 | 185th School Day (Includes 5 Snow Days) |
Lowell Public Schools 2026-2027 Calendar FAQ
When is the first day of school for the 2026-2027 year at Lowell Public Schools?
The first day of school for Grades 1-12 is Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students start on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
When is spring break 26-27 in Lowell Public Schools?
Spring break takes place from Monday, April 19, 2027, through Friday, April 23, 2027. Schools re-open on Monday, April 26, 2027.
When is Christmas break 26-27 in Lowell Public Schools?
Winter vacation begins at the close of the day on Wednesday, December 23, 2026. Schools are closed through New Year’s Day and re-open on Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is winter break (February recess) 26-27 in Lowell Public Schools?
Mid-Winter vacation begins at the close of school on Friday, February 12, 2027. The break runs from Monday, February 15, to Friday, February 19, 2027. Schools re-open on Monday, February 22, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving recess in Lowell Public Schools?
There is an early dismissal on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 (No School PK). Schools are closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2026. Schools re-open on Monday, November 30, 2026.
When is the last day of school for the 2026-2027 year in Lowell Public Schools?
The 180th school day is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2027 (Early Release for K-12). If five snow days are used, the 185th day would be Thursday, June 24, 2027.
Are schools closed for Election Day?
Schools are closed on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, for Local Primary Elections (Staff Professional Day). However, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Election Day), schools remain open.
When are the scheduled early release days for grades K-12?
Early release days (with no school for PK) are scheduled for Oct 7, Dec 2, Jan 13, Feb 3, Mar 3, and May 12.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official Lowell Public Schools ma Calendar 26-27 [PDF] website. Dates may change at the discretion of the district. Always verify with the official school website for the latest updates.
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