Simple ScheduleNew Hampshire School Calendars 2026-2027
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for New Hampshire school districts, plus first and last days.
It's the weekend: no school in New Hampshire today.
Fall break
Not common
few districts take one
Thanksgiving break
Wed – Fri
Nov 25–27
2026 · most common dates
Winter break
Thu – Fri
Dec 24 – Jan 1
2026 · most common dates
Spring break
Mon – Fri
Apr 26–30
2027 · most common dates
Holidays and New Hampshire schools
Each 2026-2027 holiday on a school day, and the share of New Hampshire districts we track with no school that day.
| Holiday | Date | Type | No school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27 | State holiday | 100% |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Day | Mon, Jan 18 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) | Mon, Feb 15 | Federal holiday | 40% |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Juneteenth (observed) | Fri, Jun 18 | Federal holiday | 33% |
New Hampshire school district calendars
Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2026-2027.
| District | First day | Last day | Thanksgiving | Winter break | Spring break | No-school days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contoocook Valley School District | Aug 27 | Jun 17 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 23 – Jan 1 | Apr 26–30 | 31 |
| Fall Mountain Regional School District | Aug 26 | — | Nov 25–27 | Dec 24 – Jan 1 | Apr 26–30 | 29 |
| Manchester School District | Sep 3 | Jun 16 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 24 – Jan 1 | Apr 26–30 | 29 |
| Nashua School District | Aug 25 | — | Nov 25–27 | Dec 23 – Jan 1 | Apr 26–30 | 28 |
| Rochester School District | — | Jun 21 | Nov 25–27 | Dec 24 – Jan 1 | Apr 26–30 | 29 |
Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.
New Hampshire school calendar questions
When is Thanksgiving break 2026 in New Hampshire?
Most often Nov 25–27, 2026: about 100% of the New Hampshire districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 30. For example: Manchester School District, Nov 25–27; Nashua School District, Nov 25–27; Fall Mountain Regional School District, Nov 25–27.
When is winter break 2026 in New Hampshire?
Most often Dec 24 – Jan 1: about 60% of the New Hampshire districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 4. Other common dates are Dec 23 – Jan 1. For example: Manchester School District, Dec 24 – Jan 1; Nashua School District, Dec 23 – Jan 1; Fall Mountain Regional School District, Dec 24 – Jan 1.
When is spring break 2027 in New Hampshire?
Most often Apr 26–30, 2027: about 100% of the New Hampshire districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, May 3. For example: Manchester School District, Apr 26–30; Nashua School District, Apr 26–30; Fall Mountain Regional School District, Apr 26–30.
Do New Hampshire schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most don't: only about 0% of the New Hampshire districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Wed to Fri, Nov 25–27.
How long is winter break in New Hampshire?
Usually 7 school days, about 1 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 24 – Jan 1, and most New Hampshire students go back Mon, Jan 4.
When does school start in New Hampshire?
Most often Aug 25, 2026 (about 25% of the New Hampshire districts we track). Nashua School District starts earliest, on Aug 25; Manchester School District starts latest, on Sep 3.
When is the last day of school in New Hampshire?
Most often Jun 16, 2027 (about 33% of the New Hampshire districts we track). Manchester School District finishes earliest, on Jun 16; Rochester School District finishes latest, on Jun 21.
Is there school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) in New Hampshire?
In most districts, yes: only about 40% of the New Hampshire districts we track have no school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (Mon, Feb 15).
Is there school on Juneteenth (observed) in New Hampshire?
In most districts, yes: only about 33% of the New Hampshire districts we track have no school on Juneteenth (observed) (Fri, Jun 18).
How many days off do New Hampshire schools have?
About 29 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's about the same as the 28 we see across all districts we track.
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