School calendar 2026 – 2027 — Philadelphia
School starts August 24, 2026; winter recess runs December 23 to January 1; spring recess runs March 22–26, 2027; the last day is June 9, 2027.
Verified Nov 3, 2026 Source: School District of Philadelphia
School year dates
Download ICS| Dates | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 17 – 21, 2026 | Staff professional development and reorganization — no students | School |
| August 24, 2026 | First day of school (grades 1–12) | School |
| August 27, 2026 | First day of school (kindergarten) | School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day — schools and offices closed | School |
| September 18, 2026 | Staff professional development — schools closed for students | School |
| September 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur — schools and offices closed | School |
| October 9, 2026 | Staff professional development — schools closed for students | School |
| October 12, 2026 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day — schools and offices closed | School |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day — schools closed | School |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day — schools and offices closed | School |
| November 16, 2026 | Report card conferences — schools closed for students | School |
| November 25, 2026 | Staff professional development — schools closed for students | School |
| November 26 – 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving recess — schools and offices closed | Break |
| Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | Winter recess — schools and offices closed | Break |
| January 15, 2027 | Staff professional development — schools closed for students | School |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day — schools and offices closed | School |
| January 29, 2027 | Report card conferences — schools closed for students | School |
| February 12, 2027 | Staff professional development — schools closed for students | School |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents Day — schools and offices closed | School |
| March 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr — schools and offices closed | School |
| March 22 – 26, 2027 | Spring recess and Good Friday — schools closed | Break |
| March 29, 2027 | Staff professional development — schools closed for students | School |
| April 16, 2027 | Report card conferences — schools closed for students | School |
| May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adha — schools and offices closed | School |
| May 18, 2027 | Election Day (tentative) — schools closed | School |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day — schools and offices closed | School |
| June 9, 2027 | Last day of school for students | School |
| June 10, 2027 | Last day of school for staff | School |
School-level events (conferences, report cards) may differ from this district calendar. Check with your school for those dates.
What this calendar does not cover
The calendar published by the district applies to public schools. Private schools, charter schools and child care programs set their own dates.
Weather closure days are not known in advance. The decision is announced that morning, and make-up days can shift the end of the year.
How to use the ICS file
The download link produces an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. Each event covers the whole day, which avoids time zone shifts on import.
Questions parents ask
When does school start in Philadelphia?
August 24, 2026 for grades 1–12, and August 27, 2026 for kindergarten.
When is winter break in Philadelphia?
Winter break runs December 23, 2026 – January 1, 2027.
When is spring break in Philadelphia?
Spring break runs March 22–26, 2027.
When is the last day of school in Philadelphia?
The last day is June 9, 2027.
Does Philadelphia close for Thanksgiving?
Schools are closed November 26–27, 2026.
Where do these dates come from?
They come from School District of Philadelphia, checked on November 3, 2026. A district can revise its calendar during the year, so confirm with your school before booking travel.