School District of Philadelphia Calendar 2026-27
The next school break in School District of Philadelphia is the Thanksgiving break: Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27.
All school breaks and days off for School District of Philadelphia.
120,057 students
Breaks, holidays and days off
| Break | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Staff Professional Development | Sep 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Yom Kippur | Sep 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Staff Professional Development | Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
| Indigenous People's Day | Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Election Day | Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Veterans Day | Nov 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Report Card Conference | Nov 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Staff Professional Development | Nov 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Thanksgiving break | Nov 26 – 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Winter break | Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 | 10 |
| Staff Professional Development | Jan 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 18, 2027 | 1 |
| Report Card Conference | Jan 29, 2027 | 1 |
| Staff Professional Development | Feb 12, 2027 | 1 |
| Presidents' Day | Feb 15, 2027 | 1 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Mar 10, 2027 | 1 |
| Spring break | Mar 22 – 25, 2027 | 4 |
| Good Friday | Mar 26, 2027 | 1 |
| Staff Professional Development | Mar 29, 2027 | 1 |
| Report Card Conference | Apr 16, 2027 | 1 |
| Eid al-Adha | May 17, 2027 | 1 |
| Election Day (tentative) | May 18, 2027(provisional) | 1 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 1 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (School District of Philadelphia). Last checked: October 4, 2026. More about our sources
School breaks in School District of Philadelphia this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in School District of Philadelphia have 3 breaks, adding up to 16 days off including weekends.
The table above lists every break, along with other days off such as federal holidays where the district has published them.
Does this calendar apply to your school?
The dates on this page come from the district's published calendar and apply to its public schools. Private schools and many charter schools set their own calendars. Districts can also change their calendar during the year, for example to make up snow days, so check the district website for the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
How many days of breaks does School District of Philadelphia have in 2026-2027?
16 days including weekends, spread over 3 breaks.
Do these dates apply to every school in School District of Philadelphia?
They apply to the district's public schools. Private schools and some charter schools set their own calendars, so check with your child's school.