Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
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SOUTH PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Calendar (2026-2027)
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Opening In-Service Day for Staff – Schools CLOSED |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Opening Day-Students / Early Dismissal for Students & Staff |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day – Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Labor Day Recess |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur – Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Professional Day – Students Out – Teachers in attendance |
| Nov 5-6, 2026 | NJEA Convention School/Offices CLOSED |
| Nov 9, 2026 | End of 1st Marking Period |
| Nov 11-12, 2026 | Early Dismissal – GRANT ONLY – Day & Evening Parent Conf. |
| Nov 12-13, 2026 | Early Dismissal – PRESCHOOL-GR 4 – Parent Conferences |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Early Dismissal HS only – Day & Evening Parent Conf. |
| Nov 19-20, 2026 | Early Dismissal – MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY – Day & Evening Parent Conf. |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Early Dismissal for Students & Staff |
| Nov 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess – Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Early Dismissal for Students & Staff |
| Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Recess – Schools CLOSED |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day – Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Day – Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Feb 1, 2027 | End of 2nd Marking Period |
| Feb 5, 2027 | Half PM Professional Day – Early Dismissal for Students |
| Feb 11, 2027 | Early Dismissal – GRANT (Gr. 5-6) – Parent Conferences |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day – Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Mar 4-5, 2027 | Early Dismissal – PRESCHOOL-Gr 4 – Parent Conferences |
| Mar 26-Apr 2, 2027 | Spring Recess – Schools CLOSED |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Half PM Professional Day – Early Dismissal for Students |
| Apr 19, 2027 | End of 3rd Marking Period |
| May 26-28, 2027 | Optional Holiday – Schools/Offices May be CLOSED (Snow Day Return) |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day – Schools/Offices CLOSED |
| Jun 1, 2027 | Professional Day – Students Out – Teachers in attendance |
| Jun 17-18, 2027 | Early Dismissal for all Students |
| Jun 17, 2027 | Middle School Promotion Exercises |
| Jun 18, 2027 | End of Marking Period – Last Day for Students / High School Graduation |
School District of the Chathams Calendar FAQ 2026-2027
When is the first day of school for the 2026-2027 year?
The first day for students in the School District of the Chathams is Monday, August 31, 2026.
When is Thanksgiving break 2026?
Schools will have an early dismissal on November 25, 2026, and will be closed on November 26 and 27, 2026, for Thanksgiving Recess.
When is Christmas/Holiday Recess 26-27?
The Holiday Recess begins with an early dismissal on December 23, 2026. Schools are closed from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break 2027?
Winter Break is scheduled for February 12 and February 15, 2027.
When is Spring Break 26-27?
Spring Recess for the School District of the Chathams is from April 12 to April 16, 2027.
When is the NJEA Teacher’s Convention?
Schools are closed on November 5 and 6, 2026, for the NJEA Teacher’s Convention.
Are there any planned school closures for Memorial Day?
Yes, schools are closed on May 31, 2027, for Memorial Day. Note that May 28 and June 1 are also listed as closed pending unused snow days.
When is the last day of school and high school graduation?
The last day of school is Friday, June 18, 2027, which will be an early dismissal for students and staff. High School Graduation is also held on this day.
Calendar Disclaimer
Dates are sourced from the official School District of the Chatham NJ Calendar 26-27 Updates 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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