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Pennsylvania School Calendars 2027-2028
Fall break, Thanksgiving, winter and spring break for Pennsylvania school districts, plus first and last days.
Fall break
Not common
few districts take one
Thanksgiving break
Wed – Mon
Nov 24–29
2027 · most common dates
Winter break
Mon – Fri
Dec 20–31
2027 · most common dates
Spring break
Thu – Fri
Mar 16–17
2028 · most common dates
Only in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania holidays and days off that Pennsylvania schools take far more often than schools elsewhere.
Pennsylvania holiday
Election Day
Holidays and Pennsylvania schools
Each 2027-2028 holiday on a school day, and the share of Pennsylvania districts we track with no school that day.
| Holiday | Date | Type | No school |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 11 | Federal holiday | 67% |
| Election Day | Tue, Nov 2 | State holiday | 33% |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 | Federal holiday | 67% |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25 | Federal holiday | 100% |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 26 | State 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% |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 | State holiday | 67% |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 29 | Federal holiday | 67% |
Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area School District | Aug 18 | May 30 | Nov 24–29 | Dec 20–31 | Apr 14–17 | 33 |
| Harrisburg School District | Aug 24 | Jun 2 | Nov 24–29 | Dec 23 – Jan 3 | Mar 16–17 | 21 |
| North Allegheny School District | Aug 26 | Jun 2 | Nov 25–26 | Dec 24–31 | — | 18 |
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.
Pennsylvania school calendar questions
When is Thanksgiving break 2027 in Pennsylvania?
Most often Nov 24–29, 2027: about 67% of the Pennsylvania districts with a Thanksgiving break take it then, and students are back Tue, Nov 30. For example: Chambersburg Area School District, Nov 24–29; Harrisburg School District, Nov 24–29; North Allegheny School District, Nov 25–26.
When is winter break 2027 in Pennsylvania?
Most often Dec 20–31, 2027: about 33% of the Pennsylvania districts with a winter break take it then, and students are back Mon, Jan 3. For example: Chambersburg Area School District, Dec 20–31; Harrisburg School District, Dec 23 – Jan 3; North Allegheny School District, Dec 24–31.
When is spring break 2028 in Pennsylvania?
Most often Mar 16–17, 2028: about 50% of the Pennsylvania districts with a spring break take it then, and students are back Mon, Mar 20. For example: Chambersburg Area School District, Apr 14–17; Harrisburg School District, Mar 16–17.
Do Pennsylvania schools get the whole week of Thanksgiving off?
Most don't: only about 0% of the Pennsylvania districts we track close for the full week. The most common Thanksgiving break is Wed to Mon, Nov 24–29.
How long is winter break in Pennsylvania?
Usually 10 school days, about 2 weeks. The most common winter break runs Dec 20–31, and most Pennsylvania students go back Mon, Jan 3.
When does school start in Pennsylvania?
Most often Aug 18, 2027 (about 33% of the Pennsylvania districts we track). Chambersburg Area School District starts earliest, on Aug 18; North Allegheny School District starts latest, on Aug 26.
When is the last day of school in Pennsylvania?
Most often Jun 2, 2028 (about 67% of the Pennsylvania districts we track). Chambersburg Area School District finishes earliest, on May 30; Harrisburg School District and North Allegheny School District finish latest, on Jun 2.
Is there school on Election Day in Pennsylvania?
Usually not: Election Day (Tue, Nov 2) is a Pennsylvania holiday, and about 33% of the Pennsylvania districts we track have no school that day.
Is there school on Columbus Day in Pennsylvania?
In most districts, no: about 67% of the Pennsylvania districts we track have no school on Columbus Day (Mon, Oct 11). The rest are in session.
Is there school on Veterans Day in Pennsylvania?
In most districts, no: about 67% of the Pennsylvania districts we track have no school on Veterans Day (Thu, Nov 11). The rest are in session.
How many days off do Pennsylvania schools have?
About 24 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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