Manchester School District 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 9
Professional Development Day
No-school days
29 weekdays
9 single days + 20 break days
First day
Thursday
September 3
2026
Last day
Wednesday
June 16
2027

School year at a glance

First Day Last 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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Longer breaks

Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29
5 days off
3 school + 2 weekend days
Winter Break
Thu, Dec 24 – Sun, Jan 3
11 days off
7 school + 4 weekend days
Mid-Winter Break
Sat, Feb 20 – Sun, Feb 28
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Apr 24 – Sun, May 2
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

September 2026

  • First Day of School Thursday, September 3rd First day
  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Professional Development Day Friday, October 9th No school
  • Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12th No school

November 2026

  • Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Early Release Friday, November 6th Early release
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 25th – Friday, November 27th · 3 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Early Release Wednesday, December 23rd Early release
  • Winter Break Thursday, December 24th – Friday, January 1st · 7 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school
  • Mid-Winter Break Monday, February 22nd – Friday, February 26th · 5 school days off Break

March 2027

  • Professional Development Day Monday, March 15th No school

April 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, April 26th – Friday, April 30th · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Manchester School District in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Manchester School District on nine single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Friday, October 9 (Professional Development Day); Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day); Monday, March 15 (Professional Development Day); Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day). Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Thursday, December 24 to Friday, January 1), Mid-Winter Break (Monday, February 22 to Friday, February 26) and Spring Break (Monday, April 26 to Friday, April 30).
When is the first and last day of school at Manchester School District in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Manchester School District is Thursday, September 3, 2026. The last day of school is Wednesday, June 16, 2027. That's a school year of about 41 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Manchester School District?
About 176 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Manchester School District have in 2026-2027?
About 29 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 20 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 Manchester School District in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 11 days in a row with no school, from Thursday, December 24 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (seven school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Twenty-nine school days in a row (about six weeks), from Tuesday, March 16 to Friday, April 23.
Which month has the most days off at Manchester School District?
December and February each have the most, with six weekdays off.
Does Manchester School District have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has two early-release days. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Manchester School District, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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