New Jersey School Calendars 2026-2027

Most don't. Only about 17% of the New Jersey districts we track take a fall break, most often Nov 2–6, 2026. For example: Woodbridge Township School District, Nov 2–6; Middletown Township Public School District, Nov 2–6; Perth Amboy Public School District, Nov 2–6.

Most often Nov 26–27, 2026: about 96% of the New Jersey districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 30. For example: Newark Public School District, Nov 26–27; Paterson Public School District, Nov 26–27; Jersey City Public Schools, Nov 26–27.

Most often Dec 24 – Jan 1: about 83% of the New Jersey 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: Newark Public School District, Dec 24 – Jan 1; Paterson Public School District, Dec 24 – Jan 1; Jersey City Public Schools, Dec 24–25.

Most often Mar 26 – Apr 2, 2027: about 47% of the New Jersey districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Apr 5. Other common dates are Mar 22–26 and Mar 29 – Apr 2. For example: Newark Public School District, Mar 26 – Apr 2; Paterson Public School District, Mar 26 – Apr 2; Jersey City Public Schools, Mar 26–31.

Most don't: only about 0% of the New Jersey districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Thu to Fri, Nov 26–27.

Usually 7 school days, about 1 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 24 – Jan 1, and most New Jersey students go back Mon, Jan 4.

Most often Sep 2, 2026 (about 35% of the New Jersey districts we track). Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District starts earliest, on Aug 26; Jersey City Public Schools and Union City School District start latest, on Sep 10.

Most often Jun 23, 2027 (about 21% of the New Jersey districts we track). Toms River Regional School District finishes earliest, on Jun 11; Newark Public School District finishes latest, on Jun 28.

In about 30% of the New Jersey districts we track there's no school for NJEA Convention (most often Fri, Nov 6), far more than in districts elsewhere.

In about 20% of the New Jersey districts we track there's no school for Eid al-Fitr (most often Tue, Mar 9), far more than in districts elsewhere.

In about 20% of the New Jersey districts we track there's no school for Yom Kippur (most often Mon, Sep 21), far more than in districts elsewhere.

In most districts, no: about 57% of the New Jersey districts we track have no school on Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 12). The rest are in session.

In most districts, no: about 59% of the New Jersey districts we track have no school on Juneteenth (observed) (Fri, Jun 18). The rest are in session.

About 24 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's fewer than the 28 we see across all districts we track.