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Dorchester 02 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Wednesday
October 7
Fall Break
No-school days
31 weekdays
8 single days + 23 break days
First day
Wednesday
August 5
2026
Last day
Thursday
May 27
2027
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School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break Early Release School Day
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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January 2027
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February 2027
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21 22 23 24 25 26 27
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March 2027
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April 2027
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25 26 27 28 29 30
May 2027
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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Longer breaks

Staff Day (No Students)
Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
7 days off
5 school + 2 weekend days
Fall Break
Wed, Oct 7 – Mon, Oct 12
6 days off
4 school + 2 weekend days
Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 29
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Mon, Jan 4
17 days off
11 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 27 – Sun, Apr 4
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

July 2026

  • Teacher Workday Wednesday, July 29th No school
  • Teacher Workday Thursday, July 30th No school
  • Teacher Workday Friday, July 31st No school

August 2026

  • Teacher Workday Monday, August 3rd No school
  • Teacher Workday Tuesday, August 4th No school
  • First Day of School Wednesday, August 5th First day
  • Early Release Wednesday, August 26th Early release

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 16th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, September 30th Early release

October 2026

  • Fall Break Wednesday, October 7th – Friday, October 9th · 3 school days off Break
  • Teacher Workday Monday, October 12th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, October 28th Early release

November 2026

  • Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 23rd – Friday, November 27th · 5 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, December 9th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Teacher Workday Monday, January 4th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, January 13th Early release
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, February 3rd Early release
  • Teacher Workday Friday, February 12th No school
  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, February 24th Early release

March 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, March 10th Early release
  • Teacher Workday Monday, March 15th No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Early Release Wednesday, April 14th Early release

May 2027

  • Last Day of School Thursday, May 27th Last day
  • Teacher Workday Friday, May 28th No school
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

Schools using this calendar

25 schools follow the Dorchester 02 calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Alston MiddleAlston-Bailey ElementaryAshley Ridge High
B
Beech Hill Elementary
C
Charles B. Dubose Middle
D
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary
E
Eagle Nest ElementaryEast Edisto Middle
F
Flowertown ElementaryFort Dorchester ElementaryFort Dorchester High
G
Gregg Middle
J
James H. Spann ElementaryJoseph R. Pye Elementary
K
Knightsville Elementary
N
Newington Elementary
O
Oakbrook ElementaryOakbrook Middle
R
River Oaks MiddleRollings Middle School Of The Arts
S
Sand Hill ElementarySummerville ElementarySummerville High
W
William M. Reeves ElementaryWindsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Dorchester 02 in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Dorchester 02 on 15 single days in 2026-2027: Wednesday, July 29 (Teacher Workday); Thursday, July 30 (Teacher Workday); Friday, July 31 (Teacher Workday); Monday, August 3 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, August 4 (Teacher Workday); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 12 (Teacher Workday); Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day); Monday, January 4 (Teacher Workday); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), and five more. Breaks: Fall Break (Wednesday, October 7 to Friday, October 9), Thanksgiving Break (Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Dorchester 02 in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Dorchester 02 is Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Dorchester 02?
About 181 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Dorchester 02 have in 2026-2027?
About 31 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 23 weekdays of breaks plus eight single days off. There are also seven long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Dorchester 02 in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 17 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Monday, January 4, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Thirty-nine school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Monday, April 5 to Thursday, May 27.
Which month has the most days off at Dorchester 02?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does Dorchester 02 have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has ten early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Dorchester 02, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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