Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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MERSD Calendar (2026-2027)
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 31-Sep 1, 2026 | Staff Back to School / Professional Development Full Days |
| Sep 2-3, 2026 | First Days of School |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day: No School |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Professional Development Half Day |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Professional Development Half Day |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Indigenous People’s / Columbus Day: No School |
| Oct 29, 2026 | K-8 Conferences (1/2 day) |
| Oct 30, 2026 | No School: K-8 Conferences / HS Professional Development |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Professional Development Half Day |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day: No School |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Early Release |
| Nov 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess: No School |
| Dec 2, 2026 | Professional Development Half Day |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Early Release |
| Dec 24-31, 2026 | Winter Recess: No School |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Recess: No School |
| Jan 6, 2027 | Professional Development Half Day |
| Jan 18, 2027 | M.L. King Day: No School |
| Feb 3, 2027 | Professional Development Half Day |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day: No School |
| Feb 15-19, 2027 | February Vacation: No School |
| Mar 3, 2027 | Professional Development Half Day |
| Mar 12, 2027 | K-8 Conferences (1/2 day) / HS Full Day |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Teacher Professional Development Day: No School |
| Apr 7, 2027 | Professional Development Half Day |
| Apr 19, 2027 | Patriots’ Day: No School |
| Apr 19-23, 2027 | April Vacation: No School |
| May 5, 2027 | Professional Development Half Day |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day: No School |
| Jun 2, 2027 | Professional Development Half Day |
| Jun 14, 2027 | Last Day of Kindergarten |
| Jun 17, 2027 | Last Day of School (No Snow Days) |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Juneteenth Observed: No School |
| Jun 25, 2027 | Last Day of School (5 Snow Days) |
MERSD Calendar 2026-2027 FAQ
When is the first day of school in MERSD for the 2026-2027 year?
The first days of school are September 2 and September 3, 2026. Staff members return earlier on August 31 and September 1 for Professional Development.
When is Thanksgiving break in MERSD?
There is an early release on November 25, 2026, followed by no school for Thanksgiving Recess on November 26 and November 27, 2026.
When is Christmas/Winter break 26-27 in MERSD?
Winter Recess begins with an early release on December 23, 2026. There is no school from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027. Classes resume on Monday, January 4, 2027.
When is the February winter break 26-27 in MERSD?
February vacation is scheduled from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When is spring break 26-27 in MERSD?
April vacation (Spring Break) is scheduled for April 19 through April 23, 2027.
When is the last day of school in MERSD for 2026-2027?
The last day of school is June 17, 2027, if no snow days are used. If 5 snow days are used, the last day would be June 25, 2027. The absolute latest the year can go with additional make-up days is June 30, 2027.
Are there regular early release days for Professional Development?
Yes, early release days for Teacher PD are scheduled for: Sept 23, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, and June 2.
When are the K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences?
K-8 conferences are held on October 29 (half day), October 30 (no school for K-8), and March 12 (half day).
Calendar Disclaimer
The Printable school calendar provided on this page is taken from the official Manchester Essex Regional School District MA Calendar 26-27 PDF. Please note that all dates and events are subject to change at the discretion of the school district. For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the official district website or contact the school helpline.
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