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New Bedford 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
30 weekdays
8 single days + 22 break days
First day
Monday
August 31
2026
Last day
Monday
June 21
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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January 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
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Mid-Winter Break
Sat, Feb 13 – Sun, Feb 21
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Apr 17 – Sun, Apr 25
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

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

August 2026

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

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

November 2026

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • 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 9th Early release
  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Thursday, December 31st · 9 school days off Break

January 2027

  • New Year's Day Friday, January 1st No school
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school
  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, January 27th No school

February 2027

  • Mid-Winter Break Monday, February 15th – Friday, February 19th · 5 school days off Break

April 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, April 19th – Friday, April 23rd · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

  • Memorial Day Monday, May 31st No school

June 2027

Schools using this calendar

25 schools follow the New Bedford calendar.

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Abraham LincolnAlfred J Gomes
B
Betsey B Winslow
C
Carlos PachecoCasimir PulaskiCharles S Ashley
E
Elizabeth Carter BrooksEllen R HathawayElwyn G Campbell
H
Hayden/Mcfadden
I
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
J
James B CongdonJireh SwiftJohn Avery ParkerJohn B Devalles
K
Keith Middle School
N
New Bedford HighNormandin Middle School
R
Renaissance Community Innovation SchoolRoosevelt Middle School
S
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
T
Thomas R RodmanTrinity Day Academy
W
Whaling City Junior/Senior High SchoolWilliam H Taylor

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at New Bedford in 2026-2027?
There's no school at New Bedford on eight single days in 2026-2027: Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Professional Development Day); Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day); Friday, January 1 (New Year's Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Wednesday, January 27 (Professional Development Day); Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day). Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday, November 25 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Thursday, December 31), Mid-Winter Break (Monday, February 15 to Friday, February 19) and Spring Break (Monday, April 19 to Friday, April 23).
When is the first and last day of school at New Bedford in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at New Bedford is Monday, August 31, 2026. The last day of school is Monday, June 21, 2027. That's a school year of about 42 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at New Bedford?
About 181 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does New Bedford have in 2026-2027?
About 30 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 22 weekdays of breaks plus eight single days off. There are also five long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at New Bedford in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 16 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (nine school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Monday, February 22 to Friday, April 16.
Which month has the most days off at New Bedford?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.
Does New Bedford have early-release or late-start days?
Yes, the 2026-2027 calendar has one early-release day. They're marked on the calendar above.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

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

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