Official School Calendar for Academic Year 2026–2027
Darien Public Schools CT 2026–27 calendar dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 17-19, 2026 | New Staff Orientation |
| August 20-24, 2026 | Staff Professional Development |
| August 25, 2026 | Teacher Work Day |
| August 26, 2026 | First Day of School (Students) |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| September 21, 2026 | Yom Kippur |
| October 19-22, 2026 | Elementary Parent Conferences (Elem. Early Dismissal) |
| October 27, 2026 | Elementary Parent Conference Snow Date |
| November 3, 2026 | Staff Professional Development |
| November 25-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Recess |
| December 23, 2026 | Early Dismissal |
| December 24, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | Holiday Recess |
| January 15, 2027 | Staff Professional Development |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February 15-19, 2027 | Presidents’ Day/February Recess |
| February 22, 2027 | Staff Professional Development |
| March 17-19, 2027 | Elementary Parent Conferences (3/18 evening) (Elem. Early Dismissal) |
| March 25, 2027 | Elementary Parent Conference Snow Date |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| April 12-16, 2027 | Spring Recess |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| June 11, 2027 | Last Day of School for Students and Teachers |
Darien Public Schools Calendar 2026-2027 – Important Dates
When is the first day of school in Darien Public Schools 2026-2027?
The first day of school for students in Darien Public Schools is August 26, 2026.
When is Spring Break in Darien Public Schools 2026-2027?
Spring Recess in Darien Public Schools is scheduled from April 12 to April 16, 2027.
When is Christmas Break in Darien Public Schools 2026-2027?
Christmas Break begins on December 24, 2026, and continues through January 1, 2027.
When is Winter Break in Darien Public Schools 2026-2027?
Winter Break (Holiday Recess) runs from December 24, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
When is Thanksgiving Break in Darien Public Schools 2026-2027?
Thanksgiving Recess takes place from November 25 to November 27, 2026.
When is the last day of school in Darien Public Schools 2026-2027?
The last day of school for students and teachers in Darien Public Schools is June 11, 2027.
When is Labor Day observed in Darien Public Schools 2026-2027?
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and schools will be closed.
When is Presidents’ Day / February Recess in Darien Public Schools 2026-2027?
Presidents’ Day / February Recess is scheduled from February 15 to February 19, 2027.
When is Memorial Day in Darien Public Schools 2026-2027?
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
Are there Staff Professional Development days in Darien Public Schools 2026-2027?
Yes. Staff Professional Development days are scheduled on August 20-24, 2026, November 3, 2026, January 15, 2027, and February 22, 2027. Students do not attend school on these dates.
Dates can change after publication. Read our calendar disclaimer.