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Central Dauphin SD 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Professional Development Day
No-school days
24 weekdays
9 single days + 15 break days
First day
Monday
August 31
2026
Last day
Thursday
June 10
2027
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School year at a glance

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August 2026
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January 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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Longer breaks

Teacher In-Service Day
Tue, Aug 25 – Thu, Aug 27
3 days off
3 school + 0 weekend days
Fall Break
Thu, Nov 26 – Mon, Nov 30
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Wed, Dec 23 – Sun, Jan 3
12 days off
8 school + 4 weekend days
Spring Break
Wed, Mar 24 – Mon, Mar 29
6 days off
4 school + 2 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

July 2026

  • July 4th Holiday Thursday, July 2nd No school
  • Independence Day Friday, July 3rd No school
  • Independence Day Saturday, July 4th No school

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, August 25th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 26th No school
  • Professional Development Day Thursday, August 27th No school
  • First Day of School Monday, August 31st First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Professional Development Day Monday, October 12th No school

November 2026

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, November 24th Conferences
  • Fall Break Thursday, November 26th – Monday, November 30th · 3 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Wednesday, December 23rd – Friday, January 1st · 8 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Professional Development Day Friday, January 15th No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Professional Development Day Friday, February 12th No school
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, March 5th Conferences
  • Spring Break Wednesday, March 24th – Monday, March 29th · 4 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, May 18th No school
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, June 10th Last day
  • Juneteenth Holiday Thursday, June 17th No school

Schools using this calendar

19 schools follow the Central Dauphin SD calendar.

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Central Dauphin East MsCentral Dauphin East ShsCentral Dauphin MsCentral Dauphin ShsChambers Hill El Sch
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Lawnton El SchLinglestown El SchLinglestown Ms
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Middle Paxton El SchMountain View El Sch
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North Side El Sch
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Paxtang El SchPaxtonia El SchPhillips El Sch
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Rutherford El Sch
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South Side El SchSwatara Ms
T
Tri-Community El Sch
W
West Hanover El Sch

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Central Dauphin SD in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Central Dauphin SD on 16 single days in 2026-2027: Thursday, July 2 (July 4th Holiday); Friday, July 3 (Independence Day); Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day); Tuesday, August 25 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, August 26 (Professional Development Day); Thursday, August 27 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 12 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Professional Development Day); Friday, January 15 (Professional Development Day), and six more. Breaks: Fall Break (Thursday, November 26 to Monday, November 30), Winter Break (Wednesday, December 23 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Wednesday, March 24 to Monday, March 29).
When is the first and last day of school at Central Dauphin SD in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Central Dauphin SD is Monday, August 31, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, June 10, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Central Dauphin SD?
About 180 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Central Dauphin SD have in 2026-2027?
About 24 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 15 weekdays of breaks plus nine single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Central Dauphin SD in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 12 days in a row with no school, from Wednesday, December 23 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (eight school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty-five school days in a row (about seven weeks), from Tuesday, March 30 to Monday, May 17.
Which month has the most days off at Central Dauphin SD?
December has the most, with seven weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Central Dauphin SD, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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