Massachusetts School Calendars 2027-2028

Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Massachusetts school districts, plus first and last days.

Fall break
 
Not common
few districts take one
Thanksgiving break
Wed – Fri
Nov 24–26
2027 · most common dates
Winter break
Fri – Fri
Dec 24–31
2027 · most common dates
Spring break
Fri – Fri
Apr 14–21
2028 · most common dates

Only in Massachusetts

Massachusetts holidays and days off that Massachusetts schools take far more often than schools elsewhere.

Massachusetts holiday
Patriots' Day
Mon, Apr 17 · no school in about 100% of districts

Holidays and Massachusetts schools

Each 2027-2028 holiday on a school day, and the share of Massachusetts districts we track with no school that day.

HolidayDateTypeNo school
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6 Federal holiday 67%
Columbus Day Mon, Oct 11 Federal holiday 100%
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11 Federal holiday 100%
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25 Federal holiday 100%
Christmas Day (observed) Fri, Dec 24 Federal holiday 100%
New Year's Day (observed) Fri, Dec 31 Federal holiday 100%
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 17 Federal holiday 100%
Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) Mon, Feb 21 Federal holiday 67%
Patriots' Day Mon, Apr 17 State holiday 100%
Memorial Day Mon, May 29 Federal holiday 100%

Massachusetts school district calendars

Open a district for every day off, early release and break in 2027-2028.

District First day Last day Thanksgiving Winter break Spring break No-school days
Arlington Public Schools Sep 1 Jun 14 Nov 25–26 Dec 24–31 Apr 14–21 25
Attleboro Public Schools Aug 30 Jun 15 Nov 24–26 Dec 23–31 Apr 14–21 27
Westfield Public Schools Aug 30 Jun 13 Nov 24–26 Dec 24–31 Apr 14–21 27

Dates come from each district's published calendar and can change. No-school days count weekdays off between the first and last day, not weekends or summer.

Massachusetts school calendar questions

When is Thanksgiving break 2027 in Massachusetts?
Most often Nov 24–26, 2027: about 67% of the Massachusetts districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Mon, Nov 29. For example: Attleboro Public Schools, Nov 24–26; Westfield Public Schools, Nov 24–26; Arlington Public Schools, Nov 25–26.
When is winter break 2027 in Massachusetts?
Most often Dec 24–31, 2027: about 67% of the Massachusetts districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 3. For example: Attleboro Public Schools, Dec 23–31; Westfield Public Schools, Dec 24–31; Arlington Public Schools, Dec 24–31.
When is spring break 2028 in Massachusetts?
Most often Apr 14–21, 2028: about 100% of the Massachusetts districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Apr 24. For example: Attleboro Public Schools, Apr 14–21; Westfield Public Schools, Apr 14–21; Arlington Public Schools, Apr 14–21.
Do Massachusetts schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most don't: only about 0% of the Massachusetts districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Wed to Fri, Nov 24–26.
How long is winter break in Massachusetts?
Usually 6 school days, about 1 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 24–31, and most Massachusetts students go back Mon, Jan 3.
When does school start in Massachusetts?
Most often Aug 30, 2027 (about 67% of the Massachusetts districts we track). Attleboro Public Schools and Westfield Public Schools start earliest, on Aug 30; Arlington Public Schools starts latest, on Sep 1.
When is the last day of school in Massachusetts?
Most often Jun 13, 2028 (about 33% of the Massachusetts districts we track). Westfield Public Schools finishes earliest, on Jun 13; Attleboro Public Schools finishes latest, on Jun 15.
Is there school on Patriots' Day in Massachusetts?
Usually not: Patriots' Day (Mon, Apr 17) is a Massachusetts holiday, and about 100% of the Massachusetts districts we track have no school that day.
Is there school on Labor Day in Massachusetts?
In most districts, no: about 67% of the Massachusetts districts we track have no school on Labor Day (Mon, Sep 6). The rest are in session.
Is there school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) in Massachusetts?
In most districts, no: about 67% of the Massachusetts districts we track have no school on Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) (Mon, Feb 21). The rest are in session.
How many days off do Massachusetts schools have?
About 26 weekdays off on average between the first and last day, counting breaks, holidays and teacher days, not weekends or summer. That's fewer than the 29 we see across all districts we track.

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