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Jersey City Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Monday
October 12
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day
No-school days
23 weekdays
17 single days + 6 break days
First day
Thursday
September 10
2026
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School year at a glance

First Day No School Break Early Release School Day
September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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Longer breaks

Labor Day - District Closed
Mon, Sep 7 – Wed, Sep 9
3 days off
3 school + 0 weekend days
Spring Break
Fri, Mar 26 – Wed, Mar 31
6 days off
4 school + 2 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Tuesday, September 8th No school
  • Teacher Planning Day Wednesday, September 9th No school
  • First Day of School Thursday, September 10th First day
  • Yom Kippur Monday, September 21st No school

October 2026

  • Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12th No school

November 2026

  • Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • NJEA Convention Thursday, November 5th No school
  • NJEA Convention Friday, November 6th No school
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Early Release Wednesday, November 25th Early release
  • Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 27th · 1 school day off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, December 23rd Early release
  • Winter Break Thursday, December 24th – Friday, December 25th · 2 school days off Break
  • New Year’s Eve Thursday, December 31st No school

January 2027

  • New Year's Day Friday, January 1st No school
  • Classes Resume Monday, January 4th School open
  • Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Day Observed Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • Early Release Tuesday, February 16th Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, February 17th Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, February 18th Early release

March 2027

  • Eid-Al-Fitr (Tentative) Wednesday, March 10th No school
  • Early Release Thursday, March 25th Early release
  • Good Friday Friday, March 26th No school
  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Wednesday, March 31st · 3 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Classes Resume Monday, April 5th School open

May 2027

  • Memorial Day Monday, May 24th No school
  • Early Release Friday, May 28th Early release
  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

  • Juneteenth Friday, June 18th No school
  • Early Release Tuesday, June 22nd Early release
  • Early Release Wednesday, June 23rd Early release
  • Early Release Thursday, June 24th Early release

July 2027

  • Independence Day Monday, July 5th No school

Schools using this calendar

39 schools follow the Jersey City Public Schools calendar.

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A
Academy IAlexander D. Sullivan SchoolAlfred Zampella School
C
Chaplain Charles Watters SchoolCharles E. Trefurt SchoolChrista Mcauliffe SchoolCornelia F. Bradford School
D
Dr Ronald Mcnair High SchoolDr. Charles P. Defuccio SchoolDr. Maya Angelou Elementary SchoolDr. Michael Conti SchoolDr. Paul Rafalides School
E
Ezra L. Nolan School
F
Frank R Conwell SchoolFranklin L. Williams School
G
Gladys Nunery School
H
Henry Snyder High School
I
Infinity InstituteInnovation High School
J
James F. Murray SchoolJames J Ferris High SchoolJoseph H. Brensinger SchoolJotham W. Wakeman SchoolJulia A. Barnes School
L
Liberty High SchoolLincoln High School
M
Mahatma K. Gandhi SchoolMartin Center For The ArtsMartin Luther King Jr. SchoolMiddle School # 4
N
Nicolaus Copernicus School
O
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
P
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26President Barack Obama Elementary School
R
Rafael Cordero Y MolinaRegional Day SchoolRev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
W
Whitney M. Young Jr. SchoolWilliam L Dickinson High School

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Jersey City Public Schools in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Jersey City Public Schools on 20 single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Tuesday, September 8 (Teacher Planning Day); Wednesday, September 9 (Teacher Planning Day); Monday, September 21 (Yom Kippur); Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day); Thursday, November 5 (NJEA Convention); Friday, November 6 (NJEA Convention); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving), and ten more. Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Thursday, December 24 to Friday, December 25) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29 to Wednesday, March 31).
When is the first and last day of school at Jersey City Public Schools in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Jersey City Public Schools is Thursday, September 10, 2026.
How many days off does Jersey City Public Schools have in 2026-2027?
About 23 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's six weekdays of breaks plus 17 single days off. There are also 11 long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Jersey City Public Schools in 2026-2027?
Spring Break is the longest: six days in a row with no school, from Friday, March 26 to Wednesday, March 31, including weekends (three school days off).
Which month has the most days off at Jersey City Public Schools?
November has the most, with six weekdays off.
Does Jersey City Public Schools 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: Jersey City Public Schools, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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